See the latest North Carolina Pick 4 winning numbers for every draw time in one place, with today's results, draw schedule, ticket cost, odds, prize tiers, and past results.
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Latest results
The most recent winning numbers for each Pick 4 drawing time. Use the links on each card to open full results, analysis, and prize details.
Results vs. predictions
This page combines the latest results, rules, and schedule for every Pick 4 drawing. Open today's entertainment-based predictions for every draw time on one page.
How to play
Playing North Carolina Pick 4 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 North Carolina Pick 4 drawing time.
7 steps
Pick four numbers from 0 to 9.
Select a play type: Exact, Any, 50/50, Front Pair, Back Pair, or Combo.
Choose your wager: $0.50 or $1.
Add Fireball for more chances (optional).
Play daytime or evening draw, or both.
Choose multi-draw for future drawings (optional).
Check if you’ve won after the draw.
Key Tip
Use Pick 4 Number Generator for fast random picks for North Carolina Pick 4.
Ticket pricing
Here is the base ticket price for North Carolina Pick 4 plus any optional add-ons that change the cost per play. The same pricing applies across every North Carolina Pick 4 drawing.
| Option | Cost |
|---|---|
| Wager amountsPer play | $0.50 or $1 |
| Combo | $2, $3, $4, $6, $12, or $24 |
| FireballPer play, optional | +$1 |
Drawing schedule
North Carolina Pick 4 draws on the days and times shown below. Compare every North Carolina Pick 4 draw window in one place, and always check the sales cutoff before you buy.
| Draw | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daytime | 3:00 PM ET | 3:00 PM ET | 3:00 PM ET | 3:00 PM ET | 3:00 PM ET | 3:00 PM ET | 3:00 PM ET |
| Evening | 11:22 PM ET | 11:22 PM ET | 11:22 PM ET | 11:22 PM ET | 11:22 PM ET | 11:22 PM ET | 11:22 PM ET |
All times shown in ET timezone. Ticket purchases must be completed before the relevant sales cutoff to enter a drawing.
Prize structure
North Carolina Pick 4 pays out across 19 prize tiers. Each tier below shows what you win and the odds of hitting it.
| Tier | Match | Prize | Odds of Winning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackpot | Exact Order | $5,000 ($1.00 play) | 1 in 10,000 |
| Tier 2 | Any Order 4-Way | $1,200 ($1.00 play) | 1 in 2,500 |
| Tier 3 | Any Order 6-Way | $800 ($1.00 play) | 1 in 1,666.70 |
| Tier 4 | Any Order 12-Way | $400 ($1.00 play) | 1 in 833.30 |
| Tier 5 | Any Order 24-Way | $200 ($1.00 play) | 1 in 416.70 |
| Tier 6 | 50/50 4-Way (Exact+Any) | $3,100 ($1.00 play) | 1 in 10,000 |
| Tier 7 | 50/50 4-Way (Any only) | $600 ($1.00 play) | 1 in 2,500 |
| Tier 8 | 50/50 6-Way (Exact+Any) | $2,900 ($1.00 play) | 1 in 10,000 |
| Tier 9 | 50/50 6-Way (Any only) | $400 ($1.00 play) | 1 in 1,666.70 |
| Tier 10 | 50/50 12-Way (Exact+Any) | $2,700 ($1.00 play) | 1 in 10,000 |
| Tier 11 | 50/50 12-Way (Any only) | $200 ($1.00 play) | 1 in 833.30 |
| Tier 12 | 50/50 24-Way (Exact+Any) | $2,600 ($1.00 play) | 1 in 10,000 |
| Tier 13 | 50/50 24-Way (Any only) | $100 ($1.00 play) | 1 in 416.70 |
| Tier 14 | Combo 4-Way | $2,500 ($2.00 play) | 1 in 2,500 |
| Tier 15 | Combo 6-Way | $2,500 ($3.00 play) | 1 in 1,666.70 |
| Tier 16 | Combo 12-Way | $2,500 ($6.00 play) | 1 in 833.30 |
| Tier 17 | Combo 24-Way | $2,500 ($12.00 play) | 1 in 416.70 |
| Tier 18 | Pair (Front) | $50 ($1.00 play) | 1 in 100 |
| Tier 19 | Pair (Back) | $50 ($1.00 play) | 1 in 100 |
Base-game prizes for 50c and $1 plays; 50/50 only at $1; combo cost depends on numbers selected. Fireball add-on doubles ticket cost and has its own prize table.
Combined analysis
Frequency analysis aggregated across all 2 Pick 4 drawing times — the most-drawn (hot) and least-drawn (cold) numbers, plus family-wide patterns you would miss looking at a single draw.
Next steps
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Common questions about playing Pick 4 in North Carolina — rules, draw times, prizes, and where to go next.
North Carolina Pick 4 offers multiple ways to play. Pick four 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 start at $0.50 and go up to $24.00. You can play the same numbers multiple ways on one ticket. Drawings happen every day at 2 times: Daytime at 3:00 PM ET and Evening at 11:22 PM ET. A single play enters the next drawing after that drawing's sales cutoff, so you'll see results fast.
Visit any authorized North Carolina Lottery retailer, most convenience stores, gas stations, and grocery stores sell tickets. Tell the clerk you want Pick 4, or use a self-service terminal if available. You can pick your own numbers or ask for Quick Pick. Tickets cost $0.50 per play. Make sure to buy before that drawing's sales cutoff. Cutoffs vary by drawing time. Always check your ticket before leaving the store.
North Carolina offers an official lottery app and website, but not all games may be available for online purchase. Check the official NC Lottery Official Mobile App or North Carolina Lottery website to see if Pick 4 is currently available for online purchase. If available online, you'll need to create an account, verify you're physically located in North Carolina, and follow the app's purchase process. Tickets purchased through the official app are the same as those bought at retail locations.
North Carolina Pick 4 is flexible, you choose how much to wager. Bets range from $0.50 to $24.00 per play. Your wager amount directly affects your potential prize. A $1.00 Straight play might win $500, but a $5.00 wager on the same numbers wins $2,500. 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.
North Carolina Pick 4 has 2 drawings every day: North Carolina Pick 4 Daytime draws at 3:00 PM ET with sales closing at 2:45 PM ET. North Carolina Pick 4 Evening draws at 11:22 PM ET with sales closing at 10:59 PM ET. A single play enters the next drawing after the relevant cutoff. Miss the cutoff? Your ticket automatically enters the following drawing. If you buy a multi-draw ticket, it plays the same numbers for consecutive drawings. Results are usually available within minutes after each draw on the official lottery website.
Odds in Pick 4 depend on which play type you choose. Straight play (exact order) has odds of 1 in 10,000, 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 Pick 4 is you control the risk-reward balance.
Pick 4 has 19 main play types: Exact Order, Any Order 4-Way, Any Order 6-Way, Any Order 12-Way, Any Order 24-Way, 50/50 4-Way (Exact+Any), 50/50 4-Way (Any only), 50/50 6-Way (Exact+Any), 50/50 6-Way (Any only), 50/50 12-Way (Exact+Any), 50/50 12-Way (Any only), 50/50 24-Way (Exact+Any), 50/50 24-Way (Any only), Combo 4-Way, Combo 6-Way, Combo 12-Way, Combo 24-Way, Pair (Front), Pair (Back). Each works differently. Straight means exact order, pick 1-2-3, and only 1-2-3 wins. Odds: 1 in 10,000. 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.
Fireball is an optional add-on that costs an extra $1.00 per play. It multiplies your non-jackpot winnings by 2x to 10x. The multiplier number is drawn separately right after the main drawing. Here's the catch: it doesn't multiply the jackpot. But for lower prize tiers, Fireball can significantly boost your winnings, potentially multiplying them by up to 10x. That's a significant boost. You decide whether to add Fireball when buying your ticket. Can't add it later.
Pick 4 is exclusive to North Carolina. You'll need to be physically present in North Carolina 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 North Carolina lottery games to see what's available.
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