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What time is the Greece Powerball draw in South Africa?

By the Greece Powerball editors ·

Two clocks over an evening skyline, one hour apart, marking the Greece Powerball draw for South Africa.

Short answer: Greece Powerball (Joker) draws on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. In South Africa, the draw happens at 21:00 SAST during Greek summer time (late March to late October) and 22:00 SAST during Greek winter, because Greece observes daylight saving while South Africa does not.

The Greece Powerball draw schedule

Greece Powerball, officially known as Joker and operated by OPAP, draws three times per week: every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. Each draw takes place at approximately 22:00 Greek time. That is the constant. What changes is the South African time equivalent, because of how daylight saving time works across the two regions.

This is the detail that most guides miss or get wrong. Many websites quote a single South African draw time as if it applies year-round. It does not. Understanding the seasonal shift is essential for planning your bets and checking results at the right moment.

Why the SAST time changes twice a year

Greece observes daylight saving time. South Africa does not. This creates a seasonal dance between the two time zones.

When Greece is on summer time (Greek Summer Time, or EEST), Greece is three hours ahead of South Africa's standard time. When Greece returns to winter time (Greek Standard Time, or EET), Greece is only two hours ahead. That one-hour difference between the seasons directly affects the South African time of the draw.

Greece transitions to summer time around the end of March each year, and returns to winter time around the end of October. On the dates Greece changes, the South African draw time shifts by one hour. If you rely on a single time all year, you will miss draws during the transition.

SAST draw times by season

Season Dates Draw Time (SAST)
Summer Late March to late October 21:00
Winter Late October to late March 22:00

Note: The exact transition dates vary slightly year to year. If you regularly play around the changeover dates, check our website for the current time or confirm with your bookmaker.

When results appear on this site

We publish Greece Powerball results on greece-powerball.co.za shortly after each draw closes. Results are verified against OPAP's official publication, so you can trust the accuracy.

Because OPAP's website is geo-blocked outside Greece, South African players cannot check results directly there. That is where we help. Check today's results, or browse the complete results history to see historical draws and results.

Playing from South Africa

South African players can place fixed-odds bets on Greece Powerball through licensed online bookmakers. We recommend YesPlay, which holds a Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board licence (10180204-013). Always confirm you are using a licensed, regulated platform.

When you place a bet, the bookmaker will have its own cut-off time before the draw closes. This is typically 15 to 30 minutes before the official draw, but varies by bookmaker. Check your chosen bookmaker's terms to confirm the exact cut-off time for your bets. Do not rely on the draw time alone; plan your betting schedule around the bookmaker's deadline.

All bets are for players 18 and older.

Game format and odds

Greece Powerball requires you to select 5 numbers from 1 to 45, plus a Joker number from 1 to 20. The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 24,435,180. There are multiple prize divisions for matching fewer numbers, so you can win without matching all six.

If you are new to the game, our how to play guide walks through the rules, prize divisions and strategies. We also have a dedicated guide for South African players that covers time zones, payment methods and tax considerations.

Planning your bets around the draw

The key to playing reliably from South Africa is knowing the exact draw day and time in your time zone, and confirming the cut-off time with your bookmaker. Set a reminder 30 minutes before your bookmaker's cut-off, especially around the spring and autumn when South Africa's clocks do not change but Greece's do.

Many South African players miss draws or place bets at the wrong time simply because they relied on a single time without accounting for the seasonal shift. Now you understand why the time changes. Use it to your advantage.

Frequently asked questions

What are the Greece Powerball draw days?

Greece Powerball draws every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. Each draw occurs at approximately 22:00 Greek time.

Why does the South African draw time change?

Greece observes daylight saving time; South Africa does not. When Greece is on summer time, Greece is three hours ahead of South Africa, so the draw lands at 21:00 SAST. When Greece returns to winter time, Greece is only two hours ahead, and the draw lands at 22:00 SAST.

When exactly does the time change?

Greece transitions to summer time around the end of March each year, and returns to winter time around the end of October. The exact dates vary slightly. If you play regularly, check our website around these dates to confirm the current draw time.

Can I check results on OPAP's website from South Africa?

No. OPAP's website (opap.gr) is geo-blocked outside Greece. However, you can check results on greece-powerball.co.za, which are verified against OPAP's official publication.

What is the betting cut-off time?

The betting cut-off depends on your bookmaker. Most bookmakers close bets 15 to 30 minutes before the official draw, but you should confirm this directly with your chosen platform before placing any bets.

What are my odds of winning the jackpot?

The odds of matching all 5 numbers plus the Joker are 1 in 24,435,180. There are lower prize divisions for matching fewer numbers.

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