From Cosmopolitan · Mehera Bonner · · 50s
Taylor Swift’s 'Patient Zero' Drops September 25
Taylor Swift releases 'Patient Zero' on September 25 at midnight ET
In brief
Taylor Swift releases 'Patient Zero' on September 25 at midnight ET Taylor Swift drops new single 'Patient Zero' on September 25 at midnight eastern time Originally reported by Cosmopolitan.
New Single Announcement
Taylor Swift announced her new single 'Patient Zero' will drop on September 25 at midnight eastern time.
“I've been impatiently waiting to tell you that my brand new single "Patient Zero" will be out on September 25”
Release Date Details
The song is available for pre-order now on Taylor Swift's website for 24 hours starting September 25.
“it's available to pre-order now on my website for 24 hours”
Time Zone Considerations
Fans in California will receive the song at 9 p.m. Thursday night due to time zone differences.
“Taylor Swift has been known to love herself a countdown”
Midnight ET Tradition
Taylor Swift's previous releases, like 'The Life of a Showgirl', dropped at midnight eastern time.
“The Life of a Showgirl was released on October 3 2025 at 12 a.m. ET”
Countdown Possibility
Taylor Swift may add a countdown timer on her website if the release time differs from midnight ET.
“if the song isn't being planned for a midnight ET release on September 25 she'll probably let fans know by popping a countdown”
The headline
Taylor Swift drops new single 'Patient Zero' on September 25 at midnight eastern time
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