The Powerball draw takes place three times a week: every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET).
Ticket sales for the draw typically close about one to two hours before the drawing time, depending on the jurisdiction. For example, sales often stop at 10:00 p.m. ET on draw nights in some places, and as early as 7:00 or 8:59 p.m. in others, to allow for processing before the drawing.
