Pre-orders for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are set to begin on Saturday, September 12, at 5:00 a.m. Pacific Time, with the new devices set to become available for pre-order in numerous countries around the world simultaneously.
We’ve compiled pre-order times for various countries to help MacRumors readers be among the first to order. This list isn’t exhaustive, so please verify the exact time for your specific location.
Australia West – 8:00 p.m. AWST
Australia East – 10:00 p.m. AEST
Austria – 2:00 p.m. CEST
Belgium – 2:00 p.m. CEST
Canada West – 5:00 a.m. PDT
Canada East – 8:00 a.m. EDT
China – 8:00 p.m. CST
Denmark – 2:00 p.m. CEST
Finland – 3:00 p.m. EEST
France – 2:00 p.m. CEST
Germany – 2:00 p.m. CEST
Guernsey – 1:00 p.m. BST
Hong Kong – 8:00 p.m. HKT
Ireland – 1:00 p.m. IST
Isle of Man – 1:00 p.m. BST
Italy – 2:00 p.m. CEST
Japan – 9:00 p.m. JST
Jersey – 1:00 p.m. BST
Luxembourg – 2:00 p.m. CEST
Netherlands – 2:00 p.m. CEST
New Zealand – midnight NZST next day
Norway – 2:00 p.m. CEST
Portugal – 1:00 p.m. WEST
Puerto Rico – 8:00 a.m. AST
Saudi Arabia – 3:00 p.m. AST
Singapore – 8:00 p.m. SGT
South Korea – 9:00 p.m. KST
Spain – 2:00 p.m. CEST
Sweden – 2:00 p.m. CEST
Switzerland – 2:00 p.m. CEST
Taiwan – 8:00 p.m. CST
UAE – 4:00 p.m GST
United Kingdom – 1:00 p.m. BST
United States West – 5:00 a.m. PDT
United States Mountain – 6:00 a.m. MDT
United States Central – 7:00 a.m. CDT
United States East – 8:00 a.m. EDT
US Virgin Islands – 8:00 a.m. AST
Customers can prepare for the iPhone 18 Pro launch using the “Get Ready” pre-order setup until 9:00 p.m. Pacific Time on Friday night. This process allows you to select your iPhone model, confirm your carrier, and enter payment and shipping details in advance.
For those wanting a device on launch day, immediate pre-ordering is recommended. Supply availability is uncertain, and popular models or colors may sell out within minutes or hours.
The iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,199, while the iPhone 18 Pro Max begins at $1,299. U.S. carriers are offering various discounts, while Apple offers the new Apple Upgrade program and trade-in options to reduce costs.
Pre-orders open on September 12. The first iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max orders will be delivered to customers on Friday, September 18.
Popular StoriesApple Event Live Blog: iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro, and More
Apple’s “Surprise and Shine” event kicks off today at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time, where we’re expecting to see the foldable iPhone Duo, the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 models, new AirPods 5 earphones, and perhaps some other announcements. Apple is providing a live video stream on its website, on YouTube, and in the company’s TV app across various platforms. We…
iPhone 18 Pro Prices Estimated Ahead of September 9 Apple Event
Less than a week before Apple debuts new iPhone 18 Pro models, research firm TrendForce estimated the prices of the devices based on the latest hardware cost environment. TrendForce’s price estimates compared to last year’s models look like this: Model Starting Price Model Starting Price Change iPhone 17 Pro $1,099 iPhone 18 Pro $1,24…
Apple Event Today: iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo Cheat Sheet
Apple’s biggest event of the year is almost here, and all eyes are on Cupertino. With the first foldable iPhone expected to headline Apple’s “Surprise and Shine” event on Wednesday, September 9, at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time, the rumor mill has been running full throttle, fuelled by the biggest single design change in the life of the iPhone. To get you up to speed, here’s a quick reference…