Powerball numbers are typically called at 10:59 p.m. Eastern Time on draw nights, which are Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.

Draw time basics

  • The official national Powerball draw is scheduled for 10:59 p.m. ET three nights a week: Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
  • The drawing takes place at the Florida Lottery draw studio in Tallahassee and is then broadcast and posted online.

Local time differences

  • If you are in Central Time, the numbers are effectively called at 9:59 p.m.; in Mountain Time, 8:59 p.m.; and in Pacific Time, 7:59 p.m. on draw nights.
  • Some state lottery sites list their local draw time (for example, 7:59 p.m. in California), but this corresponds to the same national 10:59 p.m. ET drawing.

Ticket sales cut-off

  • Most states stop selling tickets 1–2 hours before the drawing; for example, sales may close around 9–10 p.m. ET depending on the jurisdiction.
  • Your exact cut-off time depends on your state lottery, so checking your state’s lottery website or retailer signage gives the most accurate local deadline.

How to watch or check

  • You can usually watch the numbers being called on local TV just before the 11 p.m. local newscast, or stream the drawing from the official Powerball site.
  • Results are also posted on the Powerball website and state lottery sites within minutes after the 10:59 p.m. ET draw.

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