French Lotto Draw Days and Times
French Lotto draws three nights a week, in the evening in Paris at around 20:35 CET — which lands in the evening in South Africa too. Unlike the US draws, there is no overnight wait. Here is the schedule.
The schedule in South African time
| Draw days | South African time |
|---|---|
| Monday | Evening, around 20:35 to 21:35 |
| Wednesday | Evening, around 20:35 to 21:35 |
| Saturday | Evening, around 20:35 to 21:35 |
Paris runs roughly the same as or one hour behind South Africa, so the exact SA time shifts by an hour with European daylight saving. Betting closes before the draw, so place your bet earlier in the evening and you will have the result the same night.
Frequently asked questions
What days does French Lotto draw?
Three nights a week — Monday, Wednesday and Saturday — in the evening in Paris at around 20:35 CET, landing in the evening South African time around 20:35 to 21:35 SAST.
Is the French Lotto draw overnight in South Africa?
No. It draws in the evening SA time, so you can bet and see the result the same night.