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When does The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Switch 2) come out?
Unlocks for you: Thursday, November 5, 2026
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Zelda: Ocarina of Time trailer
Official video from Nintendo of America on YouTube. It loads from YouTube when you press play.
Zelda: Ocarina of Time release time
Nintendo's full remake of the 1998 classic. It's expected to unlock at midnight Eastern across the Americas (9 PM Pacific the night before) and at midnight local time everywhere else.
Nintendo eShop games usually unlock at midnight Eastern across the Americas (9 PM Pacific the night before) and at midnight local time elsewhere. Nintendo hasn't announced a specific time.
Release time around the world
| City | Local time | Your time |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | Wed, Nov 4, 9:00 PM | Nov 5, 5:00 AM UTC |
| Denver | Wed, Nov 4, 10:00 PM | Nov 5, 5:00 AM UTC |
| Chicago | Wed, Nov 4, 11:00 PM | Nov 5, 5:00 AM UTC |
| New York | Thu, Nov 5, 12:00 AM | Nov 5, 5:00 AM UTC |
| São Paulo | Thu, Nov 5, 2:00 AM | Nov 5, 5:00 AM UTC |
| London | Thu, Nov 5, 12:00 AM | Nov 5, 12:00 AM UTC |
| Paris | Thu, Nov 5, 12:00 AM | Nov 4, 11:00 PM UTC |
| Moscow | Thu, Nov 5, 12:00 AM | Nov 4, 9:00 PM UTC |
| Dubai | Thu, Nov 5, 12:00 AM | Nov 4, 8:00 PM UTC |
| New Delhi | Thu, Nov 5, 12:00 AM | Nov 4, 6:30 PM UTC |
| Singapore | Thu, Nov 5, 12:00 AM | Nov 4, 4:00 PM UTC |
| Tokyo | Thu, Nov 5, 12:00 AM | Nov 4, 3:00 PM UTC |
| Sydney | Thu, Nov 5, 12:00 AM | Nov 4, 1:00 PM UTC |
| Auckland | Thu, Nov 5, 12:00 AM | Nov 4, 11:00 AM UTC |
"Your time" is in UTC.
Release details last checked October 12, 2026. Publishers sometimes change launch times, so check the official store page on the day.
Questions
When does Zelda: Ocarina of Time come out?
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Switch 2) releases on Thursday, November 5, 2026 for Switch 2.
What time does Zelda: Ocarina of Time unlock?
It's expected to unlock at midnight Eastern across the Americas (9 PM Pacific the night before) and at midnight local time everywhere else. This hasn't been officially confirmed, so it could change.
Can I see the release time in my time zone?
Yes. The countdown at the top of this page converts the release to your device's time zone automatically.