NCT WISH I SPY — release time in your timezone

NCT WISH’s I SPY releases on October 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM KST — which lands in the early morning for most fans in the United States.

NCT WISH I SPY release date and time

The album is scheduled to arrive at 6 PM in South Korea. If you’re waiting in the United States, that comeback happens in the middle of the night or early morning — so check your local time before you set an alarm.

Check I SPY in your timezone →  ·  Official NCT WISH source ↗

What time does NCT WISH I SPY release in the US?

The album releases at the same moment worldwide, but the local clock time depends on your timezone. For 6:00 PM KST on October 12:

The U.S. is still on daylight saving time on October 12, so the release uses EDT, CDT, MDT, and PDT, and the local date is October 12 in all four cities. Not in one of these? Check the release time where you live →

What is NCT WISH’s I SPY about?

I SPY is NCT WISH’s fourth mini album, following the group’s first full-length album, Ode to Love. NCT WISH debuted in 2024 as the six-member final subunit in NCT’s lineup, with Sion, Riku, Yushi, Jaehee, Ryo, and Sakuya.

For this comeback, the story moves into WISH LAND, a digital world where the members meet different emotions and grow through those experiences. The rollout introduced that world through I SPY (Trailer Pt.1: Confused Boy), giving fans their first look at the emotional storyline behind the album.

That makes October 12 more than just an album date. For fans following the teasers, the other big question is simply: what time does I SPY actually release where I live? For much of the continental U.S., the answer is between 2 AM and 5 AM.

Set your alarm for I SPY

If you want to be there when the album drops, set your alarm for your local release time rather than for 6 PM. Check your exact local time →

Frequently asked

What time does NCT WISH I SPY release in the U.S.?

October 12, 2026 at 6 PM KST — that is 5 AM EDT in New York, 4 AM CDT in Chicago, 3 AM MDT in Denver, and 2 AM PDT in Los Angeles.

When does NCT WISH I SPY come out?

I SPY is scheduled for release on October 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM KST.

How many tracks are on I SPY?

NCT WISH’s fourth mini album I SPY contains six tracks, including the title track of the same name.

What is WISH LAND?

WISH LAND is the digital world used as the setting for the I SPY comeback story, where NCT WISH encounter different emotions and grow through those experiences.

Is Confused Boy a song on I SPY?

“Confused Boy” is currently confirmed as the title of the album trailer, released as “I SPY (Trailer Pt.1: Confused Boy).” It shouldn’t be listed as an album track unless an official tracklist confirms it.

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