iPhone 18 Pro Pre-Order Date and Time in India

Apple launched the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and the new foldable iPhone Duo at its special event on September 9. Now, the biggest question on buyers' minds is when they can actually pre-order the iPhone 18 Pro series. This year, the company has chosen September 12 for pre-orders, with phones shipping a week later. Here is a complete breakdown of the iPhone 18 Pro pre-order dates and how the timing works for buyers in India.

When Do iPhone 18 Pro Pre-Orders Open?

Apple has set the iPhone 18 Pro pre-order date for Saturday, September 12, with the booking window opening at 5 AM Pacific Time. In India, the iPhone 18 Pro pre-order time will be 5:30 PM IST on the same day. The iPhone 18 Pro starts at INR 1,64,900 in India.

Apple is breaking from the routine it has followed for years, where pre-orders typically begin on the first Friday after the launch event rather than on a Saturday. This is because the next Friday would have fallen on September 11, which marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. Apple has reportedly pushed the window back by a day so that it does not conflict with the anniversary. iPhone Duo Pre-Order Date, Price and How To Book in India.

iPhone 18 Pro Pre-Order and Sale Date in India

The iPhone 18 Pro will go on sale on Friday, September 18, and customers who book during the pre-order window will start receiving their deliveries on that day.

Memory shortage has been affecting supply across the industry throughout the year, so orders placed later could see delays beyond the September 18 sale date. Buyers looking to get the iPhone 18 Pro quickly are advised to place their order during the pre-order window itself. iPhone 18 Pro Max Price in India: Apple Flagship Starts at INR 1,79,900 With Pre-Orders Opening September 12.

How to Pre-Order the iPhone 18 Pro

Buyers should get everything ready before the pre-order window opens, as popular colour variants tend to sell out within the first few minutes. It helps to sign in to the Apple Account in advance, save the delivery address, add payment details, and finalise the model, storage size and finish beforehand.

Before the pre-order page goes live, Apple typically takes down its online store and shows a "Be right back" placeholder page, which returns once the new iPhone models are officially announced. Buyers are advised to keep refreshing and complete checkout as quickly as possible via the official Apple Store website.

Apart from the official channel, the iPhone 18 Pro can also be pre-ordered through authorised partners such as Croma, Reliance Digital and Vijay Sales, as well as through Amazon and Flipkart. Buyers should also watch out for launch offers, including instant cashback on credit cards and no-cost EMI plans.

iPhone Duo Pre-Order Date and Time

Along with the two Pro models, Apple also introduced its first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, though its pre-order schedule is different from the Pro models.

The pre-order window for the iPhone Duo will open at 5:30 PM IST on October 16, and the device will be available from October 23. Apple's new foldable starts at INR 2,99,900.

It is also worth noting that Apple has split its iPhone 18 lineup into two separate launches this year. The Pro models and the foldable are the only new iPhones arriving now, while the standard iPhone 18 and the more affordable iPhone 18e are expected to follow later, likely during the spring of 2027.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Sep 11, 2026 09:14 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).