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Drawing Calendar

District of Columbia lottery draw times and weekly schedule

See today's drawings, upcoming draw times, weekly schedules, and posted sales cutoffs for covered District of Columbia lottery games.

  • See what draws today in covered District of Columbia lottery games.
  • Compare weekly draw patterns and posted draw times in one place.
  • Check sales cutoffs before a drawing if timing is important.

Today And Next Drawings

Current District of Columbia lottery draw times at a glance

See what draws today, which drawings are coming up next, and how the weekly schedule is spread across the games covered on this page.

What to know

Start here if you want the fastest answer to what draws today and what draws next. Use the full weekly calendar below only after you need a day-by-day comparison.

Tuesday

Today's scheduled drawings

10 drawings today
DC 2 Midday
Draw time: 1:50 PM ETSales cutoff: 1:49 PM ET
Schedule posted
DC 3 Midday
Draw time: 1:50 PM ETSales cutoff: 1:49 PM ET
Wed, Apr 1, 1:50 PM
DC 4 Midday
Draw time: 1:50 PM ETSales cutoff: 1:49 PM ET
Wed, Apr 1, 1:50 PM
DC 5 Midday
Draw time: 1:50 PM ETSales cutoff: 1:49 PM ET
Wed, Apr 1, 1:50 PM
DC 2 Evening
Draw time: 7:50 PM ETSales cutoff: 7:49 PM ET
Schedule posted
DC 3 Evening
Draw time: 7:50 PM ETSales cutoff: 7:49 PM ET
Wed, Apr 1, 7:50 PM
DC 4 Evening
Draw time: 7:50 PM ETSales cutoff: 7:49 PM ET
Wed, Apr 1, 7:50 PM
DC 5 Evening
Draw time: 7:50 PM ETSales cutoff: 7:49 PM ET
Wed, Apr 1, 7:50 PM
DC 3 Night
Draw time: 11:30 PM ETSales cutoff: 11:29 PM ET
Wed, Apr 1, 11:30 PM
DC 4 Night
Draw time: 11:30 PM ETSales cutoff: 11:29 PM ET
Wed, Apr 1, 11:30 PM
Sales cutoffs can close before the posted draw time.Confirm final timing with the official lottery source if you are buying close to a drawing.

Weekly Calendar

Compare District of Columbia draw times by day

Use the day selector to compare recurring draw times, see which games appear on each weekday, and check ticket sales cutoffs without opening every game page one by one.

How to read it

Pick a day, review the posted draw time first, then treat the sales cutoff as the practical deadline if you are deciding whether there is still time to buy a ticket.

Weekly schedule

Tuesday drawings

Review posted draw times and sales cutoffs for covered District of Columbia lottery games on Tuesday.

Scheduled draws
10
DC 2 Midday
Draw time
1:50 PM ET
Sales cutoff
1:49 PM ET
DC 3 Midday
Next scheduled draw: Wed, Apr 1, 1:50 PM
Draw time
1:50 PM ET
Sales cutoff
1:49 PM ET
DC 4 Midday
Next scheduled draw: Wed, Apr 1, 1:50 PM
Draw time
1:50 PM ET
Sales cutoff
1:49 PM ET
DC 5 Midday
Next scheduled draw: Wed, Apr 1, 1:50 PM
Draw time
1:50 PM ET
Sales cutoff
1:49 PM ET
DC 2 Evening
Draw time
7:50 PM ET
Sales cutoff
7:49 PM ET
DC 3 Evening
Next scheduled draw: Wed, Apr 1, 7:50 PM
Draw time
7:50 PM ET
Sales cutoff
7:49 PM ET
DC 4 Evening
Next scheduled draw: Wed, Apr 1, 7:50 PM
Draw time
7:50 PM ET
Sales cutoff
7:49 PM ET
DC 5 Evening
Next scheduled draw: Wed, Apr 1, 7:50 PM
Draw time
7:50 PM ET
Sales cutoff
7:49 PM ET
DC 3 Night
Next scheduled draw: Wed, Apr 1, 11:30 PM
Draw time
11:30 PM ET
Sales cutoff
11:29 PM ET
DC 4 Night
Next scheduled draw: Wed, Apr 1, 11:30 PM
Draw time
11:30 PM ET
Sales cutoff
11:29 PM ET

How To Use The Calendar

How to use the District of Columbia lottery calendar

Use the calendar to answer three questions quickly: what draws today, what draws next, and when ticket sales usually stop for each District of Columbia lottery game.

What to know

This page is best for timing and schedule comparison. Once you know which drawing matters, use the connected game, jackpot, or results pages only for the deeper details that this page does not need to repeat.

Three-step use

Read the schedule in three steps

Start with timing, use filters or day selection only when needed, and leave the calendar once your next question is about rules, prizes, or posted results.

  1. 01

    Start with today and the next scheduled drawing

    The top section is the fastest way to see what is still in play today and which drawing is coming up next. That helps you narrow the list before you review the full week.

  2. 02

    Use the weekly view to compare draw patterns

    Some games only draw on specific nights, while others appear several times a week. The day selector makes it easier to compare those patterns without opening each game page individually.

  3. 03

    Treat sales cutoffs as the real deadline

    If a sales cutoff is shown, use that time instead of the draw time when you are deciding whether there is still time to buy a ticket.

Schedule FAQ

District of Columbia Lottery Draw Times FAQ

Quick answers about District of Columbia lottery draw times, weekly schedules, and ticket sales cutoff timing.

When is the next District of Columbia lottery drawing?

Use this calendar to see the next scheduled drawing times for covered District of Columbia lottery games. The upcoming-draw section and the day-by-day schedule help you compare what draws next.

Does this District of Columbia lottery calendar include draw times?

Yes. The calendar lists the posted draw time for each covered District of Columbia game and shows ticket sales cutoff timing when that data is available.

Are ticket sales cutoffs the same as draw times?

No. Ticket sales usually close before the drawing itself. Use the cutoff time as your practical deadline, and confirm it with the official lottery source if you are buying close to the draw.

Which District of Columbia lottery games draw most often?

Daily games and frequent draw games appear on more weekdays in the schedule. Use the weekly calendar to compare games that draw every day against games that only draw on a few set nights each week.

Where should I go after checking the calendar?

Use the jackpots page to compare current prizes, the past-results page to check winning numbers after a draw posts, and the game pages when you need rules, ticket cost, or odds.

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