Powerball drawings are held three nights a week: Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. Eastern Time (often listed as 11:00 p.m. in some state lotteries).

When is Powerball?

  • The Powerball main drawing takes place:
    • Mondays at 10:59 p.m. Eastern Time
    • Wednesdays at 10:59 p.m. Eastern Time
    • Saturdays at 10:59 p.m. Eastern Time
  • Some state lottery sites round this to 11:00 p.m. local (eastern) time in their schedules.

Time zones and local times

  • The official draw time is anchored to Eastern Time, so you must convert it if you live elsewhere (for example, 7:59 p.m. Pacific Time, 9:59 p.m. Central Time).
  • Ticket sales cut‑off times vary by state and are usually set for some minutes or up to an hour before the drawing.

How to check the next drawing

  • You can see upcoming draw dates and recent results on state lottery pages (such as Louisiana, DC, or Georgia lottery sites) or on the official Powerball results pages.
  • These pages list:
    • Last draw date and winning numbers
    • Current jackpot
    • Next scheduled Powerball drawing date and time.

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