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Powerball drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. Eastern Time, with ticket sales typically closing 1–2 hours before the draw depending on your state or jurisdiction.

Quick Scoop

• Standard draw days: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday.

• Draw time: 10:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) for the official number reveal.

• Sales cutoff: Usually 1–2 hours before the drawing, but this varies by state lottery rules, so local deadlines can differ.

Watching the numbers

• You can usually see the winning Powerball numbers posted on the official Powerball site shortly after 10:59 p.m. ET on draw nights.

• Many state lottery sites and local TV stations also show results within minutes after the drawing time.

Time zone tips

• If you are outside the Eastern time zone, convert 10:59 p.m. ET to your local time (for example, 7:59 p.m. PT on the U.S. West Coast).

• Because cutoff times vary, always check your state lottery’s website or retailer so you don’t miss the deadline for the night’s draw.

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