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US lottery draw times in South Africa
Mega Millions: Tuesday and Friday, 11:00 pm US Eastern = 06:00 or 05:00 SAST the next morning. Next in —.[1]
Powerball: Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, 10:59 pm US Eastern = 05:59 or 04:59 SAST. Next in —.[2]
1Next draws
There is a US draw five nights a week. In South Africa the results land every morning except Monday and Friday. The countdowns above use New York's official time, so they already include US daylight saving.
2Mega Millions by country
| Country | City | Nov–Mar | Mar–Nov |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | Johannesburg | 06:00 (+1) | 05:00 (+1) |
| Lesotho | Maseru | 06:00 (+1) | 05:00 (+1) |
| Eswatini | Mbabane | 06:00 (+1) | 05:00 (+1) |
| Namibia | Windhoek | 06:00 (+1) | 05:00 (+1) |
| Botswana | Gaborone | 06:00 (+1) | 05:00 (+1) |
| Zimbabwe | Harare | 06:00 (+1) | 05:00 (+1) |
| Zambia | Lusaka | 06:00 (+1) | 05:00 (+1) |
| Mozambique | Maputo | 06:00 (+1) | 05:00 (+1) |
| Kenya | Nairobi | 07:00 (+1) | 06:00 (+1) |
| Nigeria | Lagos | 05:00 (+1) | 04:00 (+1) |
| Ghana | Accra | 04:00 (+1) | 03:00 (+1) |
3Powerball by country
| Country | City | Nov–Mar | Mar–Nov |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | Johannesburg | 05:59 (+1) | 04:59 (+1) |
| Lesotho | Maseru | 05:59 (+1) | 04:59 (+1) |
| Eswatini | Mbabane | 05:59 (+1) | 04:59 (+1) |
| Namibia | Windhoek | 05:59 (+1) | 04:59 (+1) |
| Botswana | Gaborone | 05:59 (+1) | 04:59 (+1) |
| Zimbabwe | Harare | 05:59 (+1) | 04:59 (+1) |
| Zambia | Lusaka | 05:59 (+1) | 04:59 (+1) |
| Mozambique | Maputo | 05:59 (+1) | 04:59 (+1) |
| Kenya | Nairobi | 06:59 (+1) | 05:59 (+1) |
| Nigeria | Lagos | 04:59 (+1) | 03:59 (+1) |
| Ghana | Accra | 03:59 (+1) | 02:59 (+1) |
4Why the time shifts
The US moves its clocks forward on the second Sunday of March and back on the first Sunday of November. Most African countries keep the same time all year, so from mid-March to early November the draw happens one hour earlier locally.
5Frequently asked questions
What time is the Mega Millions draw in South Africa?
06:00 SAST on Wednesday and Saturday mornings from early November to mid-March, and 05:00 SAST from mid-March to early November.
What time is the US Powerball draw in South Africa?
05:59 SAST on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday mornings from early November to mid-March, and 04:59 SAST for the rest of the year.
Why does the time change twice a year?
The US moves its clocks forward on the second Sunday of March and back on the first Sunday of November. South Africa has no daylight saving, so the SAST time of the draw shifts by an hour.
Where can I watch the draw live?
Both draws are streamed on the official lottery channels. The numbers appear here automatically once the official dataset publishes them.
Sources
- Mega Millions. "How to Play": rules, price and multiplier. megamillions.com
- Powerball. "FAQs": draw time, non-resident purchases and claiming prizes. powerball.com