# Taylor Swift’s 'Patient Zero' Drops September 25

> Taylor Swift releases 'Patient Zero' on September 25 at midnight ET
- Title: Taylor Swift’s 'Patient Zero' Drops September 25 | Shortify
- Summary: 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
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- Source: Cosmopolitan — https://cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/celebs/a73849384/what-time-does-patient-zero-taylor-swift-drop
- Author: Mehera  Bonner
- Published: 2026-09-23T12:53:54+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: taylor swift, patient zero, september 25, midnight et, apple music, spotify, preorder
## 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
## Key takeaway

Taylor Swift drops new single 'Patient Zero' on September 25 at midnight eastern time