House of the Dragon season 2 episode 1 release time (by time zone)

It's been a long wait for House of the Dragon's return to our screens, but that wait is almost over. Yes, the highly-anticipated sophomore outing of HBO's Game of Thrones spinoff series is about ready to spread its dragon-sized wings on televisions around the world and to say fans are ready for it would be a major understatement.

The show was a huge success when it first premiered in 2022. It was expected to be, but there was some trepidation after the negative response to the conclusion of the original series. And with its monumental premiere, it was proof that GoT-Mania was still alive and well. That mania continues, as the show was just renewed for a third season before its second has even begun, showcasing how much HBO clearly still believes in the franchise.

Speaking of season 2, if you're ready to catch up with Emma D'Arcy's Rhaenyra, Matt Smith's Daemon, and the other memorable faces as the Targaryen legacy begins to unfold, here's what you need to know about when the second season premieres in your neck of the woods.

House of the Dragon season 2 premiere release time

The season 2 premiere of House of the Dragon will make its presence felt on Sunday, June 16 2024, at 9:00 p.m. ET for those on the East Coast. If you're watching on the West Coast, you can tune in at 6:00 p.m. PT, while those watching in the Midwest can view it at 8:00 p.m. PT, and those on the Mountain Time zone can watch at 7:00 p.m. MT. It will air on HBO simultaneously in all US regions, while those with Max around the world can stream it right away too.

With that in mind, here are the release times and dates for the season 2 premiere of House of the Dragon, titled "A Son For A Son", in areas with the Max streaming service (with some exceptions being made for certain countries that will air it simultaneously at the time of its US premiere)

• Hawaii: 3:00 p.m. HST on Sunday, June 16
• Alaska: 5:00 p.m. AKDT on Sunday, June 16
• West Coast of the US: 6:00 p.m. PT on Sunday, June 16
• Mountain time: 7:00 p.m. MT on Sunday, June 16
• Midwest of the US: 8:00 p.m. CT on Sunday, June 16
• East Coast of the US: 9:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, June 16
• Canada (Crave): 9:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, June 16
• Brazil: 10:00 p.m. BRT on Sunday, June 16
• Portugal and Western Europe: 2:00 a.m. WEST on Monday, June 17
• UK (Sky Atlantic): 2:00 a.m. BST on Monday, June 17
• Spain and Central Europe: 3:00 a.m. CEST on Monday, June 17
• Bulgaria and Eastern Europe: 4:00 a.m. EEST on Monday, June 17
• India:  6:30 a.m. IST on Monday, June 17
• New Zealand (Sky SoHo): 1:00 p.m. NZST on Monday, June 17

As with season 1 (and previous series Game of Thrones), House of the Dragon will air in the UK on Sky Atlantic, with the channel airing it at the same time as its US premiere. As stated above, that means you can expect the season premiere at 2:00 a.m. BST.

Where will you be watching / streaming the season 2 premiere of House of the Dragon from? Will it be a late-night watch party for you or are you watching it from an area where it will air during Primetime?