Powerball drawings are held three times a week, every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. The drawing time is generally at 10:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). Ticket sales typically stop one to two hours before the drawing depending on the location (e.g., 9:59 p.m. in some states). For example:
- Powerball drawings are at 10:59 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Some states like California have the drawing at 7:59 p.m. local time, with ticket sales cut off at 7 p.m.
- Sales cut-off times vary by state but are usually about an hour before the drawing.
So you can expect Powerball draws on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday evenings around 11 p.m. Eastern Time or local time depending on the state where you buy your ticket.
