When is iOS 18 out? The date and time you can download the new iPhone operating system around the world

iPhone users with supporting devices will be able to download Apple’s new operating system later this month. Here’s what you need to know.

Apple introduced the new iPhone 16 series including the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. The devices have many upgrades including camera improvements, new powerful A18 series chips and artificial intelligence features When the phones are released on September 20, they will also ship with iOS 18.

But what about those who have older iPhones? When will iOS 18 be available to download on their existing devices? Here’s what you need to know.

When is iOS 18 out?

Apple did not announce iOS 18 release date during its iPhone event yesterday. However, after the event ended, Apple quietly revealed that the new iPhone operating system would be available for existing devices.

That date is Monday, September 16, 2024 From that date, you will be able to download iOS 18 on your iPhone if you have an iPhone that can support the operating system. You can find out which iPhones can run iOS 18 and how to prepare your iPhone for iOS 18 here.

When can I download iOS 18?

Apple has not announced when September 16 users will be able to download iOS 18 However, historically Apple has released major iOS upgrades at 10am Pacific Time If that tradition holds true for iOS 18, these are the times you can expect to download the new operating system on Monday:

• Hawaii: 7 a.m.
• Alaska: 9 a.m.
• U.S./Canada Pacific (California, Arizona, Vancouver, etc.): 10 a.m.
• U.S./Canada Mountain (Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, etc): 11 a.m.
• U.S./Canada Central (Texas, Missouri, Wisconsin, etc): 12 noon
• U.S./Canada East (New York, North Carolina, Florida, Toronto, etc.): 1 p.m.
• Rio de Janeiro; Buenos Aires, Argentina: 3 p.m.
• Iceland: 5 p.m.
• United Kingdom, Portugal: 6 p.m.
• Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Norway, Sweden, Algeria, Angola: 7 p.m.
• Moscow, Finland, Turkey: 8 p.m.
• India: 10:30 p.m.
• China; Singapore; Hong Kong; Perth, Australia: 1 a.m. September 17
• Japan, South Korea: 2 a.m. September 17
• Adelaide, Australia: 2:30 a.m. September 17
• Sydney: 3 a.m. September 17
• New Zealand: 5 a.m. September 17

Is Apple releasing other software on Monday?

yes Apart from iOS 18, Apple will also release operating systems for its other devices on Monday.

These include iPadOS 18 for iPad, tvOS 18 for Apple TV, macOS sequoia for the company’s Mac computers, watchOS 11 for Apple Watch and visionOS 2 for Apple Vision Pro.

These operating systems are expected to be released at the same time as iOS 18.