US Powerball Draw Days and Times
US Powerball draws three nights a week on US Eastern time, which falls in the early hours of the following morning in South Africa. Here is the schedule so you know when to bet and when the result lands.
The schedule in South African time
| US draw night | Result lands in SA |
|---|---|
| Monday | Early hours of Tuesday morning |
| Wednesday | Early hours of Thursday morning |
| Saturday | Early hours of Sunday morning |
Betting closes before the draw, so the simplest rule is to place your bet during the evening, South African time, on the US draw day. You bet the night before and wake up to a settled result.
Frequently asked questions
What days does US Powerball draw?
Monday, Wednesday and Saturday on US Eastern time, which lands in the early hours of Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday mornings in South Africa.
When should I place my US Powerball bet?
During the evening, South African time, on the US draw day — betting closes before the overnight draw.