In Florida, you can buy a Powerball ticket up until 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the night of the drawing.

Key cutoff time

  • Powerball drawings are held at 10:59 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
  • Florida stops selling Powerball tickets at 10:00 p.m. ET on drawing nights, so any ticket bought after that time will be for the next drawing.
  • There is a brief sales break right after 10:00 p.m. to process and secure all draw data before the drawing.

Practical tips

  • Aim to buy your ticket at least 30–60 minutes before 10:00 p.m. to avoid lines or clerk system cutoffs.
  • Deadlines can occasionally shift around holidays or unusual events, so checking with your local retailer or the official Florida Lottery site is the safest move if you are cutting it close.

TL;DR: In Florida, the latest you can buy a Powerball ticket is 10:00 p.m. ET on drawing nights; after that, your purchase will roll to the next drawing.

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