Canada Lotto 6/49 Draw Days and Times
Lotto 6/49 draws twice a week, late in the evening in Canada — which lands in the early morning in South Africa, much like the US draws. Here is the schedule and how to time your bet.
The schedule in South African time
| Draw days | South African time |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | Early morning (after the late-evening Canadian draw) |
| Saturday | Early morning (after the late-evening Canadian draw) |
The draw runs around 22:30 Eastern Time in Canada, and the exact SA time shifts by an hour with North American daylight saving. Betting closes before the draw, so place your bet during the South African evening before and you will have the result by morning.
Frequently asked questions
What days does Lotto 6/49 draw?
Twice a week — Wednesday and Saturday — late in the evening in Canada, around 22:30 Eastern Time, which lands in the early morning South African time.
Is the Lotto 6/49 draw overnight in South Africa?
Yes. It draws late evening Canadian time, which is early morning here, so you place your bet the night before and the result is in by morning.