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World of Warcraft: Midnight global launch times — here's when the game will be released in early access and for the general public

Slightly edited promotional screenshot of the Devouring Host in World of Warcraft: Midnight.

We're just a week away from the release of World of Warcraft: Midnight, World of Warcraft's 11th expansion and 2nd chapter of the legendary MMORPG's ongoing Worldsoul Saga.

To keep fans from missing out on its launch, Blizzard Entertainment has released a blog post reconfirming when World of Warcraft: Midnight will launch for the general public and for those who have early access from purchasing the game's Epic Edition.

The expansion will launch for Early Access players on February 26, 2026, at 3:00 pm PST, and will later be released for everyone else globally on March 2, 2026, at 3:00 pm PST.

Of course, these dates will differ depending on your home region's time zones. So, we have gone through and converted these dates for various regions, so you know when World of Warcraft: Midnight will be available in your homeland.

Time Zone

Launch Time (Early Access)

Launch Time (Public)

PST

February 26, 2026, at 3:00 pm

March 2, 2026, at 3:00 pm PST

EST

February 26, 2026, at 6:00 pm

March 2, 2026, at 6:00 pm PST

BRT

February 26, 2026, at 8:00 pm

March 2, 2026, at 8:00 pm PST

BST

February 26, 2026, at 11:00 pm

March 2, 2026, at 11:00 pm PST

CEST

February 27, 2026, at 12:00 am

March 3, 2026, at 12:00 am PST

JST

February 27, 2026, at 8:00 am

March 3, 2026, at 8:00 am

EET

February 27, 2026, at 1:00 am

March 3, 2026, at 1:00 am

SAST

February 27, 2026, at 1:00 am

March 3, 2026, at 1:00 am

AEST

February 27, 2026, at 9:00 am

March 3, 2026, at 9:00 am

NZDT

February 27, 2026, at 12:00 pm

March 3, 2026, at 12:00 pm

GST

February 27, 2026, at 3:00 am

March 3, 2026, at 3:00 am

SGT

February 27, 2026, at 7:00 am

March 3, 2026, at 7:00 am

AEDT

February 27, 2026, at 10:00 am

March 3, 2026, at 10:00 am

SAST

February 27, 2026, at 12:00 am

March 3, 2026, at 112:00 am

Are you ready to save the Sunwell from the Voidstorm?

World of Warcraft: Midnight is looking to be one of World of Warcraft's more significant expansions in recent years.

In addition to the expected slew of new Dungeons, Raids, and Delves, we'll be getting a new outdoor monster-hunting activity called Prey, a new playable Allied Race called the Haranir, a new DPS specialization for the Demon Hunter class, and more.

The biggest gameplay addition World of Warcraft: Midnight will bring is Player Housing, a feature players have been begging for since World of Warcraft's debut in 2004. With Player Housing, players will be able to create a virtual home and decorate it with furniture and trophies.

If any of these features sound enticing to play, then mark down your calendars with the release times we've rounded up so you don't miss out on World of Warcraft: Midnight's launch on February 26, 2026, 3:00 pm PST (early access) and March 2, 2026, 3:00 pm PST (globally) for PC.

What are your thoughts on World of Warcraft: Midnight?

Are you looking to play World of Warcraft: Midnight? If you are, which of its gameplay features sounds the most interesting and fun to you?

If you have any thoughts on the matter, let them be heard in the comments below.


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