Powerball drawings are held three times a week—every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday—at 10:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET).

Quick Scoop

  • The standard answer to “when will the Powerball be drawn” is:
    • Days: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday.
* **Time:** 10:59 p.m. ET (9:59 p.m. CT). Ticket sales usually close 1–2 hours before the draw, depending on your state or jurisdiction.
  • If today is a draw day where you live, the next Powerball drawing will be tonight at that time; otherwise, it will be on the next scheduled draw day.

How to Check Your Local Time

  • Convert 10:59 p.m. ET to your own time zone (for example, 7:59 p.m. PT in the U.S.).
  • Your state lottery site or local retailer often lists the exact cutoff time for buying tickets and the local airing time of the drawing.

Extra Notes

  • Draws can very rarely be delayed due to technical or security checks, in which case results may be posted later than usual.
  • You can watch results on many state lottery sites, national lottery pages, or via TV affiliates that carry the drawing.

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