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Use this page as the main Daily 3 hub for California. It combines all drawing times in one place and owns the shared rules, odds, prize details, and schedule context before you jump into a specific drawing page.
Latest results
The most recent winning numbers for each Daily 3 drawing time. Tap a drawing to open its full results, history, and prize details.
How to play
Playing California Daily 3 takes a few simple steps. Pick your numbers (or take a quick pick), choose your add-ons, and buy before the drawing cutoff. These rules apply to every California Daily 3 drawing time.
Pick three numbers from 0 to 9.
Select a play type: Straight, Box, or Straight/Box.
Pick a draw: midday or evening or both.
Choose multi-draw for future drawings (optional).
Check if you’ve won after the draw.
Key Tip
Use Quick Pick Generator for fast random picks for California Daily 3.
Pricing
Here is the base ticket price for California Daily 3 plus any optional add-ons that change the cost per play. The same pricing applies across every California Daily 3 drawing.
Base Ticket
$1 per play
Drawing schedule
California Daily 3 draws on the days and times shown below. Compare every California Daily 3 draw window in one place, and always check the sales cutoff before you buy.
| Draw | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evening | 6:30 PM PT | 6:30 PM PT | 6:30 PM PT | 6:30 PM PT | 6:30 PM PT | 6:30 PM PT | 6:30 PM PT |
| Midday | 1:00 PM PT | 1:00 PM PT | 1:00 PM PT | 1:00 PM PT | 1:00 PM PT | 1:00 PM PT | 1:00 PM PT |
All times shown in PT timezone. Ticket purchases must be completed before the relevant sales cutoff to enter a drawing.
Prize structure
California Daily 3 pays out across 9 prize tiers, with overall odds of 1 in 29.41. Each tier below shows what you win and the odds of hitting it.
Understanding odds: Lower “1 in X” numbers indicate better statistical chances.
Combined analysis
Frequency analysis aggregated across all 2 Daily 3 drawing times — the most-drawn (hot) and least-drawn (cold) numbers, plus family-wide patterns you would miss looking at a single draw.
Common questions about playing Daily 3 in California — rules, draw times, prizes, and where to go next.
California Daily 3 offers multiple ways to play. Pick three digits from 0 to 9, then choose your play type. Straight means exact order, harder but pays more. Box matches in any order with better odds. Combo covers all possible orders for maximum coverage. Wagers are $1.00 per play. You can play the same numbers multiple ways on one ticket. Drawings happen every day at 18:30:00 PT, so you'll see results fast.
Visit any authorized California Lottery retailer, most convenience stores, gas stations, and grocery stores sell tickets. Tell the clerk you want Daily 3, or use a self-service terminal if available. You can pick your own numbers or ask for Quick Pick. Tickets cost $1.00 per play. Make sure to buy before the sales cutoff, which is 18:30:00 PT on drawing days. Always check your ticket before leaving the store.
California doesn't currently allow online lottery purchases. You'll need to visit an authorized retailer in person to buy Daily 3 tickets. This keeps all purchases secure and ensures proper age verification. Some players use courier services from other states, but you must be physically present in that state to purchase. For now, buying at retail locations remains the only legal option for California residents.
California Daily 3 costs $1.00 per play. Your wager amount directly affects your potential prize based on the play type you choose. Different play types have different payouts at each wager level. You can mix wager amounts and play types on the same ticket. There's no minimum purchase beyond one play.
California Daily 3 has 2 drawings every day: California Daily 3 Midday draws at 13:00:00 PT with sales closing at 13:00:00 PT. California Daily 3 Evening draws at 18:30:00 PT with sales closing at 18:30:00 PT. You can buy tickets for the next drawing up until the cutoff. Miss the cutoff? Your ticket automatically enters the following drawing. Results are usually available within minutes after each draw on the official lottery website.
Odds in Daily 3 depend on which play type you choose. Straight play (exact order) has odds of 1 in 1,000, while Box play (any order) offers better odds depending on your number combination. Want better odds? Choose Box or Front/Back Pair. Want bigger prizes? Go with Straight or Combo. The beauty of Daily 3 is you control the risk-reward balance.
Daily 3 has 6 main play types: Straight, Box, Front Pair, Back Pair, 1-Off, Straight/Box. Each works differently. Straight means exact order, pick 1-2-3, and only 1-2-3 wins. Odds: 1 in 1,000. Box matches any order, 1-2-3 wins as 3-2-1, 2-1-3, etc. Better odds, smaller prize. Combo plays every possible order as separate Straight bets for maximum coverage, higher cost. You can mix multiple play types on one ticket. Many players do a small Box wager plus a larger Straight bet on their favorite number.
Daily 3 is exclusive to California. You'll need to be physically present in California to buy tickets, either at a retail location or through a licensed courier service while you're in-state.
This is a state-specific game with its own unique rules and prize structure. Other states have similar games but different names and formats. Browse all California lottery games to see what's available.
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