US Open Tennis 2026 Schedule in GMT, BST, PKT, IST and Worldwide
The US Open 2026 GMT time rule is simple: New York is on EDT, so add 4 hours for GMT, 5 hours for BST, 9 hours for PKT and 9.5 hours for IST. Most day sessions start at 11:00 AM EDT, which is 3:00 PM GMT. Most night sessions start at 7:00 PM EDT, which is 11:00 PM GMT and midnight BST. The women's final is Saturday, September 12 at 4:00 PM EDT / 8:00 PM GMT, and the men's final is Sunday, September 13 at 2:00 PM EDT / 6:00 PM GMT.
The US Open Tennis 2026 schedule in GMT, BST, PKT and IST is built around New York’s summer clock: EDT, not EST. That matters. The tournament is played in late August and September, when the US East Coast is UTC-4. If you add the winter EST offset by mistake, every session will be one hour wrong.
The 2026 US Open main draw runs from Sunday, August 30 to Sunday, September 13, 2026 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, Queens. Fan Week and qualifying events begin the week before, with ticketed special events running from August 23 onward.
This guide converts the key US Open 2026 session times from EDT to GMT, BST, PKT, IST and major worldwide timezones. Use it for daily planning, then confirm player-specific match times from the official order of play when the tournament begins.
US Open 2026 Day and Night Session Times
The two times international viewers need first are the regular day session and regular night session. The early rounds usually follow this rhythm:
| Session | New York, EDT | GMT | BST, UK | CEST | WAT | PKT | IST | AEST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day session | 11:00 AM | 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 8:30 PM | 1:00 AM (+1) |
| Featured show-court start | 12:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM | 9:00 PM | 9:30 PM | 2:00 AM (+1) |
| Night session | 7:00 PM | 11:00 PM | 12:00 AM (+1) | 1:00 AM (+1) | 12:00 AM (+1) | 4:00 AM (+1) | 4:30 AM (+1) | 9:00 AM (+1) |
(+1) means the converted time is on the next calendar day.
The global viewing pattern is clear. Day sessions are friendly for Europe, Africa, Pakistan and India. Night sessions are the classic US Open challenge: brilliant atmosphere in New York, but late night in GMT and BST, and early morning in South Asia.
EDT vs EST: The One-Hour Trap
The US Open is often searched as “US Open EST time”, but that wording is technically wrong for the 2026 tournament dates.
New York uses:
- EDT, Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-4, during August and September.
- EST, Eastern Standard Time, UTC-5, during winter.
For this tournament, use the EDT conversion:
| Conversion | Rule during US Open 2026 |
|---|---|
| EDT to GMT | Add 4 hours |
| EDT to BST | Add 5 hours |
| EDT to PKT | Add 9 hours |
| EDT to IST | Add 9 hours 30 minutes |
| EDT to AEST | Add 14 hours |
Example: 7:00 PM EDT is 11:00 PM GMT, not midnight GMT. The UK is different because London is on BST in September, so the same session is midnight BST.
For a date-aware conversion, use the GMT to EST Converter and choose the actual match date. If you want the bigger daylight saving explanation, see the GMT vs EST guide.
Tournament Quick Facts
| Detail | 2026 US Open information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | 2026 US Open, 146th edition |
| Main draw dates | Sunday, August 30 to Sunday, September 13, 2026 |
| Fan Week and qualifying | Week before the main draw, with ticketed events from August 23 |
| Venue | USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows, New York |
| Timezone | EDT, UTC-4 |
| Surface | Outdoor hard court |
| Typical day session | 11:00 AM EDT / 3:00 PM GMT |
| Typical night session | 7:00 PM EDT / 11:00 PM GMT |
| Women’s singles final | Saturday, September 12, 4:00 PM EDT / 8:00 PM GMT |
| Men’s singles final | Sunday, September 13, 2:00 PM EDT / 6:00 PM GMT |
| Defending singles champions | Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka |
Full US Open 2026 Schedule in GMT
The official schedule is subject to change, and the daily order of play is released close to each session. Still, the ticketed session structure gives international viewers a strong planning baseline.
Week One: First, Second and Third Rounds
| Date | Round | Day session in EDT / GMT | Night session in EDT / GMT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Aug 30 | 1st Round | 11:00 AM / 3:00 PM | 7:00 PM / 11:00 PM |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 1st Round | 11:00 AM / 3:00 PM | 7:00 PM / 11:00 PM |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 1st Round | 11:00 AM / 3:00 PM | 7:00 PM / 11:00 PM |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 2nd Round | 11:00 AM / 3:00 PM | 7:00 PM / 11:00 PM |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 2nd Round | 11:00 AM / 3:00 PM | 7:00 PM / 11:00 PM |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 3rd Round | 11:00 AM / 3:00 PM | 7:00 PM / 11:00 PM |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 3rd Round | 11:00 AM / 3:00 PM | 7:00 PM / 11:00 PM |
The first week is the best window for Pakistan and India if you want to watch live without an alarm. The day session begins at 8:00 PM PKT and 8:30 PM IST, with many outer-court matches already underway. The night session is much harder at 4:00 AM PKT and 4:30 AM IST the next morning.
Week Two: Round of 16 to Finals
| Date | Round | EDT | GMT | BST | PKT | IST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Sep 6 | Round of 16 day session | 11:00 AM | 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 8:30 PM |
| Sun, Sep 6 | Round of 16 night session | 7:00 PM | 11:00 PM | 12:00 AM (+1) | 4:00 AM (+1) | 4:30 AM (+1) |
| Mon, Sep 7 | Round of 16 day session | 11:00 AM | 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 8:30 PM |
| Mon, Sep 7 | Round of 16 night session | 7:00 PM | 11:00 PM | 12:00 AM (+1) | 4:00 AM (+1) | 4:30 AM (+1) |
| Tue, Sep 8 | Quarterfinals day session | 11:30 AM | 3:30 PM | 4:30 PM | 8:30 PM | 9:00 PM |
| Tue, Sep 8 | Quarterfinals night session | 7:00 PM | 11:00 PM | 12:00 AM (+1) | 4:00 AM (+1) | 4:30 AM (+1) |
| Wed, Sep 9 | Quarterfinals day session | 11:30 AM | 3:30 PM | 4:30 PM | 8:30 PM | 9:00 PM |
| Wed, Sep 9 | Men’s quarterfinal night session | 7:30 PM | 11:30 PM | 12:30 AM (+1) | 4:30 AM (+1) | 5:00 AM (+1) |
| Thu, Sep 10 | Women’s semifinals | 7:00 PM | 11:00 PM | 12:00 AM (+1) | 4:00 AM (+1) | 4:30 AM (+1) |
| Fri, Sep 11 | Men’s semifinal 1 | 3:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 12:00 AM (+1) | 12:30 AM (+1) |
| Fri, Sep 11 | Men’s semifinal 2 | 7:00 PM | 11:00 PM | 12:00 AM (+1) | 4:00 AM (+1) | 4:30 AM (+1) |
| Sat, Sep 12 | Women’s singles final | 4:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM | 1:00 AM (+1) | 1:30 AM (+1) |
| Sun, Sep 13 | Men’s singles final | 2:00 PM | 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 11:00 PM | 11:30 PM |
The men’s final is the best global slot of the tournament. A 2:00 PM EDT start becomes 6:00 PM GMT, 7:00 PM BST, 8:00 PM CEST, 11:00 PM PKT and 11:30 PM IST. For UK and European fans, that is a proper Sunday evening final.
Finals Weekend Worldwide Times
Finals weekend has a different feel from the nightly US Open sessions. Both singles finals are afternoon sessions in New York, which makes them far more accessible in Europe and still manageable in South Asia.
Women’s Singles Final: Saturday, September 12, 2026
The women’s singles final is scheduled for 4:00 PM EDT at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
| Timezone | Local time | Local date |
|---|---|---|
| EDT, New York | 4:00 PM | Sat, Sep 12 |
| GMT | 8:00 PM | Sat, Sep 12 |
| BST, London | 9:00 PM | Sat, Sep 12 |
| CEST, Paris/Berlin | 10:00 PM | Sat, Sep 12 |
| WAT, Lagos | 9:00 PM | Sat, Sep 12 |
| EAT, Nairobi | 11:00 PM | Sat, Sep 12 |
| PKT, Pakistan | 1:00 AM | Sun, Sep 13 |
| IST, India | 1:30 AM | Sun, Sep 13 |
| WIB, Jakarta | 3:00 AM | Sun, Sep 13 |
| CST, Beijing | 4:00 AM | Sun, Sep 13 |
| JST, Tokyo | 5:00 AM | Sun, Sep 13 |
| AEST, Sydney | 6:00 AM | Sun, Sep 13 |
Men’s Singles Final: Sunday, September 13, 2026
The men’s singles final is scheduled for 2:00 PM EDT at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
| Timezone | Local time | Local date |
|---|---|---|
| EDT, New York | 2:00 PM | Sun, Sep 13 |
| GMT | 6:00 PM | Sun, Sep 13 |
| BST, London | 7:00 PM | Sun, Sep 13 |
| CEST, Paris/Berlin | 8:00 PM | Sun, Sep 13 |
| WAT, Lagos | 7:00 PM | Sun, Sep 13 |
| EAT, Nairobi | 9:00 PM | Sun, Sep 13 |
| PKT, Pakistan | 11:00 PM | Sun, Sep 13 |
| IST, India | 11:30 PM | Sun, Sep 13 |
| WIB, Jakarta | 1:00 AM | Mon, Sep 14 |
| CST, Beijing | 2:00 AM | Mon, Sep 14 |
| JST, Tokyo | 3:00 AM | Mon, Sep 14 |
| AEST, Sydney | 4:00 AM | Mon, Sep 14 |
Complete EDT to Worldwide Reference
Use this table for any match time announced in New York local time during the 2026 US Open.
| EDT | GMT | BST | CEST | WAT | EAT | PKT | IST | WIB | CST | JST | AEST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 AM | 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 8:30 PM | 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM | 12:00 AM (+1) | 1:00 AM (+1) |
| 11:30 AM | 3:30 PM | 4:30 PM | 5:30 PM | 4:30 PM | 6:30 PM | 8:30 PM | 9:00 PM | 10:30 PM | 11:30 PM | 12:30 AM (+1) | 1:30 AM (+1) |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 9:00 PM | 9:30 PM | 11:00 PM | 12:00 AM (+1) | 1:00 AM (+1) | 2:00 AM (+1) |
| 2:00 PM | 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 9:00 PM | 11:00 PM | 11:30 PM | 1:00 AM (+1) | 2:00 AM (+1) | 3:00 AM (+1) | 4:00 AM (+1) |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 10:00 PM | 12:00 AM (+1) | 12:30 AM (+1) | 2:00 AM (+1) | 3:00 AM (+1) | 4:00 AM (+1) | 5:00 AM (+1) |
| 4:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM | 9:00 PM | 11:00 PM | 1:00 AM (+1) | 1:30 AM (+1) | 3:00 AM (+1) | 4:00 AM (+1) | 5:00 AM (+1) | 6:00 AM (+1) |
| 7:00 PM | 11:00 PM | 12:00 AM (+1) | 1:00 AM (+1) | 12:00 AM (+1) | 2:00 AM (+1) | 4:00 AM (+1) | 4:30 AM (+1) | 6:00 AM (+1) | 7:00 AM (+1) | 8:00 AM (+1) | 9:00 AM (+1) |
| 7:30 PM | 11:30 PM | 12:30 AM (+1) | 1:30 AM (+1) | 12:30 AM (+1) | 2:30 AM (+1) | 4:30 AM (+1) | 5:00 AM (+1) | 6:30 AM (+1) | 7:30 AM (+1) | 8:30 AM (+1) | 9:30 AM (+1) |
Best Viewing Windows by Region
United Kingdom and Ireland: Day sessions begin around 4:00 PM BST, which is excellent after-work viewing. Night sessions start at midnight BST, so save those for marquee matches. The men’s final at 7:00 PM BST is the best UK slot of the event.
Pakistan: Day sessions begin at 8:00 PM PKT, one of the best live tennis windows of the year. Night sessions start at 4:00 AM PKT the next morning. The men’s final at 11:00 PM PKT is late, but realistic.
India: Day sessions begin at 8:30 PM IST. Night sessions begin at 4:30 AM IST. The women’s final is 1:30 AM IST on Sunday, September 13, while the men’s final is 11:30 PM IST on Sunday, September 13.
Europe and Africa: Western Europe and West Africa get strong day-session access. The night session lands after midnight for most viewers, but finals weekend is much easier: 8:00 PM GMT for the women’s final and 6:00 PM GMT for the men’s final.
Australia and East Asia: The day session is overnight in Australia and late night in East Asia. The night session is morning in Sydney, Tokyo, Seoul and Beijing, which can be easier for weekend viewing than for weekday workdays.
US Open vs Wimbledon Timezone Difference
Wimbledon and the US Open are both Grand Slams, but they are completely different for international scheduling.
| Factor | Wimbledon 2026 | US Open 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Host city | London | New York |
| Local summer timezone | BST, UTC+1 | EDT, UTC-4 |
| Typical show-court start in GMT | Around 12:30 PM GMT | Around 3:00 to 4:00 PM GMT |
| Regular night sessions | No | Yes, 11:00 PM GMT |
| Men’s final in GMT | 1:00 PM GMT | 6:00 PM GMT |
| Hardest regular window | US West Coast mornings | Europe late nights and South Asia early mornings |
If you followed the Wimbledon 2026 schedule guide, the biggest change is the night-session culture. Wimbledon is afternoon tennis in the UK. The US Open is built for New York evenings, and that moves many of the best matches into midnight or early-morning hours elsewhere.
What to Watch in 2026
Carlos Alcaraz enters the 2026 tournament as the defending men’s singles champion after beating Jannik Sinner in the 2025 US Open final. Aryna Sabalenka is the defending women’s singles champion after defending her title against Amanda Anisimova in 2025.
The player-specific order of play will not be available until close to each match day, but the viewing strategy is already clear:
- Watch day sessions live if you are in GMT, BST, PKT or IST.
- Treat the night sessions as special-event viewing unless you are in the Americas or East Asia.
- Keep September 10 and 11 clear if you want the semifinals.
- Prioritize the men’s final on September 13 if you want the easiest global live window.
Quick Reference: Key US Open 2026 Times
| Event | EDT | GMT | BST | PKT | IST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular day session | 11:00 AM | 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 8:30 PM |
| Featured show-court start | 12:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM | 9:00 PM | 9:30 PM |
| Regular night session | 7:00 PM | 11:00 PM | 12:00 AM (+1) | 4:00 AM (+1) | 4:30 AM (+1) |
| Sep. 9 men’s quarterfinal night session | 7:30 PM | 11:30 PM | 12:30 AM (+1) | 4:30 AM (+1) | 5:00 AM (+1) |
| Women’s semifinals, Sep. 10 | 7:00 PM | 11:00 PM | 12:00 AM (+1) | 4:00 AM (+1) | 4:30 AM (+1) |
| Men’s semifinal 1, Sep. 11 | 3:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 12:00 AM (+1) | 12:30 AM (+1) |
| Men’s semifinal 2, Sep. 11 | 7:00 PM | 11:00 PM | 12:00 AM (+1) | 4:00 AM (+1) | 4:30 AM (+1) |
| Women’s final, Sep. 12 | 4:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM | 1:00 AM (+1) | 1:30 AM (+1) |
| Men’s final, Sep. 13 | 2:00 PM | 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 11:00 PM | 11:30 PM |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the US Open 2026 start in GMT?
Most day sessions begin at 11:00 AM EDT, which is 3:00 PM GMT and 4:00 PM BST. Featured show-court play can start later, often around noon EDT in early rounds, so check the official order of play once it is released.
What time is the US Open night session in GMT?
A standard US Open night session starts at 7:00 PM EDT, which is 11:00 PM GMT, midnight BST, 4:00 AM PKT and 4:30 AM IST the next calendar day.
What time is the US Open men’s final 2026 in GMT?
The men’s singles final is scheduled for Sunday, September 13 at 2:00 PM EDT. That is 6:00 PM GMT, 7:00 PM BST, 11:00 PM PKT and 11:30 PM IST.
What time is the US Open women’s final 2026 in GMT?
The women’s singles final is scheduled for Saturday, September 12 at 4:00 PM EDT. That is 8:00 PM GMT, 9:00 PM BST, 1:00 AM PKT and 1:30 AM IST on Sunday, September 13.
Is the US Open on EST or EDT?
The US Open is on EDT, because New York observes daylight saving time in August and September. EDT is UTC-4. EST is UTC-5 and applies in winter.
What time is the US Open in Pakistan?
The standard day session is 8:00 PM PKT. The standard night session is 4:00 AM PKT the next morning. The men’s final is 11:00 PM PKT on Sunday, September 13.
What time is the US Open in the UK?
The UK is on BST during the tournament. A standard day session is 4:00 PM BST, a standard night session is midnight BST, the women’s final is 9:00 PM BST and the men’s final is 7:00 PM BST.
When does the 2026 US Open start and finish?
The main draw starts Sunday, August 30, 2026 and finishes with the men’s singles final on Sunday, September 13, 2026. Fan Week and qualifying activity begins the week before.
Plan Your US Open 2026 Viewing
For international fans, the US Open is a tournament of two clocks: comfortable day sessions and dramatic late-night sessions. If you are in GMT or BST, the first week is easy to follow in the afternoon and evening, while Arthur Ashe night sessions require a late finish. If you are in PKT or IST, the day session is the one to build around.
Bookmark this page as your US Open 2026 GMT time reference, and use the GMT to EST Converter for any player-specific match once the official order of play is published.
Published: June 16, 2026. Schedule details are based on US Open and ticketing information available on June 16, 2026. Session times, gate times and match assignments are subject to change; verify final times at USOpen.org close to the event.
Sources & References
- US Open 2026 Schedule — USOpen.org
- 2026 US Open Tickets and Event Information — Ticketmaster
- US Open 2026 Overview — WTA
- Carlos Alcaraz wins 2025 US Open men's singles title — USOpen.org
- Aryna Sabalenka wins second straight US Open title — USOpen.org
- Local Time FAQs — National Institute of Standards and Technology