iOS 18 Release Date: What Time To Expect Apple’s Latest iPhone Update

Apple's iOS 18 will be released today, September 16, with 10am PT predicted as the most likely time for it to go live. The update will introduce new features like new visual perks for iMessages, new ways to customize and color your home screen, and a massive redesign of the photo app. Here's when it's expected to drop in the major timezones:

United States

• PDT - 10 am
• MDT - 11 am
• CDT - 12 pm
• EDT - 1 pm

UK

• 6pm BST

Canada

• PDT - 10am
• EDT - 1pm

Europe

• WEST - 6pm
• CEST - 7pm
• EEST - 8pm

Australia

• AWST - Tuesday 1am
• AEST - Tuesday 3am

China

• CST - Tuesday 1am

Japan

• JST - Tuesday 2am

“We are thrilled to introduce iOS 18. It is a huge release with incredible features, including new levels of customization and capability, a redesigned Photos app, and powerful ways to stay connected with Messages. There are so many benefits for everyone,” said Craig Federighi, Apple’s senior vice president of Software Engineering back in June.

“This release also marks the beginning of a tremendously exciting new era of personal intelligence with Apple Intelligence delivering intuitive, powerful, and instantly useful experiences that will transform the iPhone experience, all with privacy at the core. We can’t wait for users to experience it.”

One thing that iOS 18 won't include just yet is the much hyped Apple Intelligence features that will bring AI to your iPhone. Despite getting a mention during the Apple iPhone 16 event, Apple Intelligence won't be available until OS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 later this fall, and at first only in the US.

Rachel Weber is IGN's Managing Editor.