When can I pre-order the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo? List of dates, times, and when your phone will arrive

Yesterday, Apple announced its new iPhone lineup. The company unveiled its iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max alongside its first-ever foldable device, the iPhone Duo. However, as in years past, Apple also opted not to make the devices available for sale right away. Instead, the company is maintaining its phased approach to sales: pre-orders first, and in-store availability later. Yet this year, Apple is launching pre-orders a day later than normal. Here’s when you can pre-order the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Duo—and when you can expect to receive them. iPhone 18 Pro pre-order date and time In years past, Apple had a predictable pre-order timeline: If the new iPhones launched on a Tuesday or Wednesday, pre-orders would begin that Friday. But this year, the iPhone 18 Pro series pre-orders will begin one day later, on a Saturday. Why? Apple hasn’t given a reason for the one-day delay. However, it likely relates to the 25th anniversary of 9/11, which falls on Friday. The company likely wants to avoid the date out of respect. Instead, pre-orders for the new iPhone 18 Pro series will begin this year on Saturday, September 12, at 5 a.m. Pacific Time. Here’s how that t…