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What time are the UK lottery draws?
Most UK National Lottery evening games close ticket sales at 7:30pm on draw days. Powerball is different: UK entries close at 11:55pm the night before its approximately 4:00am UK draw.
| Game | Draw days | Approx. UK draw time | UK ticket cut-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| LottoToday | Wednesday & Saturday | Around 8:00pm | 7:30pm on draw days |
| EuroMillionsToday | Tuesday & Friday | Around 8:00pm | 7:30pm on draw days |
| ThunderballToday | Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday | Around 8:15pm | 7:30pm on draw days |
| Set For LifeToday | Monday & Thursday | Around 8:00pm | 7:30pm on draw days |
| PowerballToday | Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday | Around 4:00am | 11:55pm Monday, Wednesday & Saturday |
Lotto now has two rounds on each Wednesday and Saturday draw night. Times are shown in the Europe/London timezone and may move slightly, so use the official National Lottery for final ticket and draw information.
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What lottery is on tonight?
Use the selector above for the next draw. The schedule table also shows which games are drawn on each day of the week and when ticket sales close.
- Lotto: Wednesday and Saturday, around 8:00pm
- EuroMillions: Tuesday and Friday, around 8:00pm
- Thunderball: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, around 8:15pm
- Set For Life: Monday and Thursday, around 8:00pm
- Powerball: around 4:00am Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday; UK entry closes at 11:55pm the night before
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UK lottery draw time FAQs
What time is the Lotto draw?
Lotto draws take place on Wednesday and Saturday evenings at around 8:00pm UK time. Ticket sales close at 7:30pm on draw days.
What time is the EuroMillions draw?
EuroMillions draws take place on Tuesday and Friday evenings at around 8:00pm UK time. UK ticket sales close at 7:30pm.
What time is Thunderball drawn?
Thunderball is drawn on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evenings at around 8:15pm. Ticket sales close at 7:30pm.
What time is Set For Life drawn?
Set For Life draws take place every Monday and Thursday at around 8:00pm UK time. Entries close at 7:30pm on draw days.
What time is Powerball drawn in the UK?
Powerball draws take place in Florida and are around 4:00am UK time on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. UK entries close at 11:55pm on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
What time do National Lottery ticket sales close?
For Lotto, EuroMillions, Thunderball and Set For Life, UK ticket sales normally close at 7:30pm on draw days. Powerball has a separate 11:55pm deadline the night before its UK-time draw.
Want official results or final ticket information?
Use The National Lottery for official game information, ticket availability and results. My Lottery Life provides the schedule, countdowns, guides and number tools.
Draw times can move slightly and this page should be used as a guide. Times are shown in the Europe/London timezone. Powerball entries close at 11:55pm on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday for draws at around 4:00am on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.