At what time will iOS 26 release?

In the US, ~10:00 AM PDT. In India, ~10:30 PM IST. In East Asia (China, Singapore, Hong Kong), ~1:00 AM local time the next day.

iOS 26 release date public beta

The iOS 26 public beta was released in July 2025, following the developer beta in June.

iOS 26 release date for iPhone 13

iPhone 13 is supported for iOS 26 and will get the update on September 15, 2025.

iOS 26 release date for iPhone 16

iPhone 16 ships with iOS 26 out of the box. If pre-release, it will update on September 15, 2025.

Developer beta: June 9, 2025. Public beta: July 2025. Release candidate: Early September. Public release: September 15, 2025.

iOS 26 release date for iPhone 14

iPhone 14 series is supported and will receive iOS 26 on September 15, 2025.

iOS 26 release date for iPhone 12

iPhone 12 series is supported and will get iOS 26 on September 15, 2025.

What are the key differences between iOS 26 and iOS 18?

iOS 26 introduces a major visual refresh called Liquid Glass, expanded Apple Intelligence features like live translation and Visual Intelligence across apps, more customization in Messages, better call handling in Phone, and new 3D photo effects in Photos/Camera. In contrast, iOS 18 had a more basic UI, limited on-device AI, and fewer personalization options.

Apple iOS 26 Release Date and Time — New Features & Supported iPhones

Q: Apple iOS 26 release date and time

The official public release date of iOS 26 is September 15, 2025. Rollouts begin around 10:00 AM PDT in the US, ~10:30 PM IST in India, and ~1:00 AM in East Asia.

Apple iOS 26 Release Date

Apple announced iOS 26 at WWDC on June 9, 2025. The public release is September 15, 2025 worldwide. Supported devices include iPhone 12 and later. Older models like XR, XS, and XS Max are excluded.

Region-Wise Release Times

🇺🇸 United States (PDT): ~10:00 AM PDT
🇮🇳 India: ~10:30 PM IST
🌏 East Asia (China, Singapore, Hong Kong): ~1:00 AM local (next day)

iOS 26 vs iOS 18 — Key Differences

Area	iOS 18	iOS 26
Design	Standard visuals	Liquid Glass design, more depth & translucency
Apple Intelligence	Limited AI features	Live translation, Visual Intelligence everywhere
Messages	Basic group chat & search	Custom chat backgrounds, polls, improved search
Phone	Classic call handling	Unified layout, call screening, Hold Assist
Photos/Camera	Basic filters & layouts	New collections, 3D effects, easier camera modes

Preparation Tips

Check if your iPhone is supported (12 or later).
Back up data to iCloud or computer.
Free up storage space.
Update apps before upgrading.
Use stable Wi-Fi and keep the phone charged.

FAQs

Apple iOS 26 release date and time: Sept 15, 2025, 10:00 AM PDT (US), 10:30 PM IST (India).
At what time will iOS 26 release? Depends on region: US ~10:00 AM PDT, India ~10:30 PM IST, East Asia ~1:00 AM.
iOS 26 release date public beta: July 2025.
iOS 26 release date for iPhone 13: Sept 15, 2025.
iOS 26 release date for iPhone 16: Ships with iOS 26; update also Sept 15.
iOS 26 beta: Dev beta (June 9), Public beta (July), RC (Sept), Public release (Sept 15).
iOS 26 release date for iPhone 14: Sept 15, 2025.
iOS 26 release date for iPhone 12: Sept 15, 2025.
What are the key differences between iOS 26 and iOS 18? iOS 26 adds the Liquid Glass design, expanded Apple Intelligence with live translation and Visual Intelligence, customizable Messages, new call handling features, and 3D photo effects. iOS 18 had a simpler UI, fewer AI features, and less personalization.