Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta Time Zone Converter
Exact PT windows converted for ET, UK, EU, India, Japan, Australia, and more.
Gears of War: E-Day’s General Open Beta opens August 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM Pacific Time (PT) and closes August 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM PT. Early Access already ended August 10 at 10:00 AM PT. This page converts those official Pacific anchors into the zones players search most — so squads in Europe, India, Asia, and Oceania join the same queue pop, not the wrong calendar day.
Bookmark Open Beta schedule for eligibility and content, General Open Beta prep for install steps, and How to install Open Beta if Gears Beta is not in your library yet.
Official Pacific Time anchors
| Event | Pacific Time (PT) |
|---|---|
| Early Access closed | August 10, 2026 — 10:00 AM PT |
| General Open Beta opens | August 13, 2026 — 12:00 PM PT |
| General Open Beta closes | August 17, 2026 — 10:00 AM PT |
| Premium full-game early access | October 1, 2026 |
| Global launch | October 6, 2026 |
Microsoft may post same-day corrections on @GearsOfWar — verify on Updates Hub in the first hour of each window.
General Open Beta — start times by region
Opens August 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM PT equals:
| Zone | Local start |
|---|---|
| Pacific (PT) | August 13 — 12:00 PM |
| Mountain (MT) | August 13 — 1:00 PM |
| Central (CT) | August 13 — 2:00 PM |
| Eastern (ET) | August 13 — 3:00 PM |
| UK (BST) | August 13 — 8:00 PM |
| Central Europe (CEST) | August 13 — 9:00 PM |
| India (IST) | August 14 — 12:30 AM |
| Japan / Korea (JST/KST) | August 14 — 4:00 AM |
| Australia East (AEST) | August 14 — 5:00 AM |
| New Zealand (NZST) | August 14 — 7:00 AM |
General Open Beta — end times by region
Closes August 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM PT equals:
| Zone | Local end |
|---|---|
| Pacific (PT) | August 17 — 10:00 AM |
| Mountain (MT) | August 17 — 11:00 AM |
| Central (CT) | August 17 — 12:00 PM |
| Eastern (ET) | August 17 — 1:00 PM |
| UK (BST) | August 17 — 6:00 PM |
| Central Europe (CEST) | August 17 — 7:00 PM |
| India (IST) | August 17 — 10:30 PM |
| Japan / Korea (JST/KST) | August 18 — 2:00 AM |
| Australia East (AEST) | August 18 — 3:00 AM |
| New Zealand (NZST) | August 18 — 5:00 AM |
How to avoid the wrong day
Players east of the Pacific often see August 14 on the calendar for the start and August 18 for the end. That is correct — the Pacific noon/morning anchors spill into the next local date. Set phone alarms to PT, not only local clock labels, and confirm your console or Steam region clock is synced (wrong system time can trigger bryce-vigil / gill-gutpuncher errors — see beta error codes).
Squad planning checklist
- Convert your city with the tables above.
- Install Horde Siege and Versus packages early — How to install Open Beta.
- Finish unfinished Early Access rewards — progress carries — Open Beta rewards.
- Skim Golden Quarter and Versus beta tips before first queue.
- Run beta checklist the night before August 13.
Related pages
- General Open Beta prep — Aug 13–17 playbook
- Open Beta schedule — eligibility and content subset
- How to install Open Beta — storefront search steps
- Beta checklist — storage, drivers, OBS
- Tools Hub — edition and PC tools
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers for Emergence Day prep and launch week.
What time does General Open Beta start in Eastern Time?
August 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM Eastern Time (ET), which is 12:00 PM Pacific Time.
What time does General Open Beta start in the UK?
August 13, 2026 at 8:00 PM BST (British Summer Time).
Why does my calendar show August 14 for the beta start?
Regions ahead of Pacific Time (India, Japan, Australia, New Zealand) cross midnight — the PT noon start becomes early morning on August 14 locally.
When does the General Open Beta end in Europe?
August 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM CEST (Central European Summer Time), matching 10:00 AM Pacific.
Where do I confirm eligibility and download steps?
Use Open Beta schedule for who can play, How to install Open Beta for Gears Beta search steps, and General Open Beta prep for weekend-two priorities.