Powerball drawings are held three times a week on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. The official drawing time is at 10:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). The ticket sales cut off about one to two hours before the drawing, varying slightly by state. For example, sales often end around 9:59 p.m. Central Time in some states, or 7:59 p.m. in California. In summary:
- Drawing days: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday
- Drawing time: 10:59 p.m. Eastern Time
- Sales close about 1-2 hours before the drawing
These drawings are held at the Florida Lottery headquarters in Tallahassee, Florida.
