Drivetime Draw Time
UK49s Drivetime is drawn every day at 4:49 PM UK time. In South Africa that is 5:49 PM SAST today; the SAST time moves by an hour when the UK changes its clocks.
The next 7 Drivetime draws
| Date | South Africa | UK |
|---|---|---|
| October 4, 2026 | 5:49 PM SAST | 4:49 PM |
| October 5, 2026 | 5:49 PM SAST | 4:49 PM |
| October 6, 2026 | 5:49 PM SAST | 4:49 PM |
| October 7, 2026 | 5:49 PM SAST | 4:49 PM |
| October 8, 2026 | 5:49 PM SAST | 4:49 PM |
| October 9, 2026 | 5:49 PM SAST | 4:49 PM |
| October 10, 2026 | 5:49 PM SAST | 4:49 PM |
Why the SAST time changes
The draw is always at 4:49 PM in the UK. The UK uses daylight saving time and South Africa does not, so the draw moves by an hour in South Africa twice a year:
| Period | UK time | SAST |
|---|---|---|
| Last Sunday of March → last Sunday of October | 4:49 PM BST | 5:49 PM |
| Last Sunday of October → last Sunday of March | 4:49 PM GMT | 6:49 PM |
Next changes: from October 25, 2026 the draw is at 6:49 PM SAST, and from March 28, 2027 at 5:49 PM SAST.
When the results come out
The numbers are published within minutes of the draw, and the Drivetime results page updates by itself as soon as they are out. Drivetime is drawn every day of the year, including weekends and public holidays.
Betting cut-off
Bets close at the official draw time. Most bookmakers also let you bet on draws up to seven days ahead, but each sets its own rules, so always check the closing time on your bet slip.