UK49s Lunchtime and Teatime are the two separate, independent draws held every day as part of the UK49s numbers game. Lunchtime happens earlier in the day, Teatime in the evening — each with its own six main numbers and Booster Ball, drawn from a pool of 1 to 49.

In South Africa, both draws are offered as fixed-odds betting through licensed local bookmakers, not through the National Lottery. Below, we'll cover exactly when each draw happens, how they work, and how betting on them differs.

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You must be 18 or older to bet. UK49s is offered in South Africa as fixed-odds betting through licensed local bookmakers — it is not run by the National Lottery. Free, confidential support: NRGP 0800 006 008 (24/7).

Lunchtime Draw Time (UK & SAST)

The Lunchtime draw takes place daily at 12:49 UK time — the earlier of the two UK49s draws. Converted to South African time, that's currently around 13:49 SAST. The UK is currently on British Summer Time (one hour ahead of GMT), so the SAST gap is smaller than usual right now. South Africa doesn't observe daylight saving, so this SAST equivalent shifts by an hour twice a year as the UK moves between GMT and British Summer Time.

Teatime Draw Time (UK & SAST)

The Teatime draw is the evening UK49s draw, held daily at 17:49 UK time. Converted to South African time, that's currently around 18:49 SAST. The same daylight saving shift affects this time too — as the UK moves between GMT and BST, the SAST gap narrows or widens by an hour.

How the Draws Work

Both Lunchtime and Teatime use exactly the same format:

  • Six main numbers are drawn from a pool of 1 to 49.
  • One Booster Ball is also drawn from the same 1–49 pool, used by some bet types for extra prize tiers.
  • Bet types let players bet on matching all 6 numbers, or fewer, each with different odds.

Crucially, the two draws are completely independent — the numbers drawn at Lunchtime have no bearing whatsoever on what's drawn at Teatime later the same day. Each draw is a separate random event with its own result.

Betting on Lunchtime vs Teatime in South Africa

When placing a bet with a licensed South African bookmaker, you'll choose which draw you're betting on — Lunchtime, Teatime, or both, since they're treated as separate bets. The bet types, number pool, and general process are the same for either draw, but each has its own cut-off time ahead of its respective draw, and its own live odds. Whether you choose to play one draw or both is entirely up to you — there's no requirement to bet on both just because they run on the same day.

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Watch out for "banker number" scams. You may see "guaranteed banker numbers" or "100% straight win" tips shared in South African WhatsApp and Telegram groups for either draw, often attached to a request for airtime or payment. No number can be guaranteed in a random draw — if someone is charging you for a "sure" number, it's a scam.

Responsible Gambling

UK49s is entertainment, not an income strategy. Keep these basics in mind:

  • Only bet money you can genuinely afford to lose.
  • Set a budget and a time limit before you start, and stick to them.
  • Never chase losses by betting more to try to win back what's gone.
  • Take breaks, and don't bet when stressed, upset, or under the influence of alcohol.

If gambling stops feeling fun or starts to feel like a problem, free and confidential support is available 24/7 from the National Responsible Gambling Programme (NRGP) on 0800 006 008, or at responsiblegambling.org.za.

Frequently Asked Questions

Lunchtime draws at 12:49 UK time, roughly 13:49 SAST. Teatime draws at 17:49 UK time, roughly 18:49 SAST. Both shift by an hour twice a year as the UK moves between GMT and British Summer Time.

No. They are two completely separate, independent draws held at different times of the same day, each with its own six main numbers and Booster Ball. A result from Lunchtime has no bearing on the Teatime draw that follows it.

No. You choose which draw, or draws, you want to bet on when placing a bet. Many players bet on one or the other, and some bet on both, but it's entirely optional either way.

Through a licensed South African bookmaker that offers UK49s. When placing your bet, you'll select which draw you're betting on — the process is otherwise the same for both.

No. Both draws are random and independent. Every number in the 1–49 pool carries exactly the same odds for that draw, regardless of how it was chosen or how it performed in the other draw.

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Responsible Play Reminder: UK49s Lunchtime and Teatime outcomes are random and independent of one another. No number, strategy, or method of choosing numbers improves your odds in either draw. Please play responsibly and only through licensed South African bookmakers. Must be 18+. Free support: NRGP 0800 006 008 (24/7).