Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference runs from June 8 through June 12, 2026, and the part everyone outside the developer world cares about happens on the first morning. The WWDC 2026 keynote takes place at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, but you do not need an invite to watch. Apple is streaming it live across several platforms, so you can tune in from an iPhone, Mac, Apple TV, or even a Windows PC.
Quick answer: The keynote starts at 10:00 a.m. PT (1:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. BST) on Monday, June 8. Watch it on Apple’s YouTube channel, on Apple.com, through the Apple TV app, or in the Apple Developer app.
Release time: Monday, June 8, 2026, 10:00 a.m. PDT (1:00 p.m. EDT)
WWDC 2026 keynote start time in your timezone
The keynote begins at the usual 10:00 a.m. slot in California. Here is when that lands in a handful of regions so you can set a reminder.
| Region | Local start time |
|---|---|
| Cupertino, California | 10:00 a.m. PDT, June 8 |
| Denver | 11:00 a.m. MDT, June 8 |
| New York / Toronto | 1:00 p.m. EDT, June 8 |
| London | 6:00 p.m. BST, June 8 |
| Berlin / Paris | 7:00 p.m. CEST, June 8 |
| Dubai | 9:00 p.m. GST, June 8 |
| Delhi | 10:30 p.m. IST, June 8 |
| Shanghai / Singapore | 1:00 a.m. CST/SGT, June 9 |
| Tokyo | 2:00 a.m. JST, June 9 |
| Sydney | 3:00 a.m. AEST, June 9 |
| Auckland | 5:00 a.m. NZST, June 9 |
Watch the keynote on YouTube
YouTube is the easiest option for most people because it works on phones, computers, smart TVs, and game consoles. Apple posts the live stream on its official channel, and you can click “Notify me” on the scheduled video to get a reminder when it goes live. The same stream stays up afterward as an on-demand recording if you miss the start.
Watch on Mac, iPhone, iPad, or Vision Pro
On an Apple device, you can watch directly in Safari or another browser by opening the Apple Events page. iPhones and iPads need iOS 10 or later, and Macs need macOS Sierra 10.12 or later to load the stream.
Watch in the Apple TV app
The Apple TV app carries the keynote on Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro, and many smart TVs. The listing usually appears on the day of the event or shortly before.
Watch on a Windows PC
You do not need an Apple device. On a PC running Windows 10 or later, open Microsoft Edge and head to the Apple Events page to load the live stream. Recent versions of Chrome and Firefox can also work as long as they support the MSE, H.264, and AAC codecs, though Apple does not guarantee playback on every browser.
Watch in the Apple Developer app or website
Developers and anyone who wants the full conference can stream the keynote through the Apple Developer app or on the WWDC 2026 site. These also carry the Platforms State of the Union and the technical sessions that follow the keynote. Viewers in China can watch the keynote on Apple’s Bilibili channel.
What to expect at the keynote
Apple pre-records the keynote and uses it to preview the software arriving on its devices this fall. The 2026 lineup is expected to include iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27, tvOS 27, and visionOS 27, with the “27” marking the September 2026 to September 2027 release cycle.
Artificial intelligence is the headline theme this year. Apple has said it will show AI advancements across its platforms, and the most anticipated change is a rebuilt Siri with chatbot-style conversation, on-screen awareness, and deeper app actions. The new operating systems are also rumored to lean on stability and performance work rather than a sweeping redesign. This is widely expected to be Tim Cook’s final WWDC keynote as CEO before John Ternus takes over on September 1.
Right after the keynote, Apple typically releases the first developer betas of each update, with public betas following around July and the full launches landing in September. If you cannot catch the live stream, the recording goes up on demand shortly after the event ends.