Games 16 October 2026

UK49s Lunchtime and Teatime: Draw Times in SA, How It Works and Where to Bet

By the Mzansi Betting Sites team · independent reviews of licensed SA bookmakers

UK49s Lunchtime is drawn at 12:49 and Teatime at 17:49 UK time, every day. In South Africa that is currently 13:49 (Lunchtime) and 18:49 (Teatime) SAST. From Sunday 25 October 2026, when the UK turns its clocks back, both draws move an hour later in SA: 14:49 and 19:49 SAST.

Each draw picks six numbers plus a Booster ball from 1 to 49. Below we explain how the draw works, the two newer daily draws, where to check results safely, and how a Lucky Numbers bet on UK49s works at a South African bookmaker.

UK49s draw times in South Africa

The 49s draws are run by SIS, a UK broadcaster of betting content, and are held at fixed UK times. South Africa does not change its clocks, but the UK does, so the SAST time shifts twice a year.

The UK moves to winter time on the last Sunday of October and back to summer time on the last Sunday of March. For 2026 the switch is on 25 October, so from that day Lunchtime is at 14:49 and Teatime at 19:49 SAST until late March 2027.

Bookmakers stop taking bets on a draw a few minutes before it starts. The cut-off varies by operator, so do not leave a bet to the last minute.

How the UK49s draw works

Every UK49s draw uses the same format:

• Balls numbered 1 to 49.
• Six main numbers are drawn.
• A seventh ball, the Booster (also called the bonus ball), is then drawn from the balls that are left.

There is no ticket, jackpot or rollover. UK49s is not a lottery you enter; it is a draw that bookmakers let you bet on at fixed odds. You decide which numbers to back and how much to stake, and the bookmaker pays at the odds shown when you placed the bet.

SIS produces the draws and broadcasts them from its UK studios. The official site describes 49s as "the original live draw".

Brunchtime and Drivetime: the newer draws

For years UK49s meant two draws a day, Lunchtime and Teatime. SIS added Brunchtime (an hour before Lunchtime) and Drivetime (an hour before Teatime) after first launching them with Betway in South Africa, and in January 2026 it announced them for its wider partner network. The official 49s results page now lists Brunchtime alongside Lunchtime.

The rules are identical: six numbers and a Booster from 1 to 49. Not every South African bookmaker offers all four draws, so check the Lucky Numbers menu of the site you use. Search interest is still mostly about Lunchtime and Teatime, which every bookmaker with UK49s carries.

How to check UK49s results safely

We do not publish live UK49s results. The official source is 49s.co.uk, the site of 49's Ltd, which shows each draw's six numbers and bonus ball soon after it ends. Your bookmaker's own results page settles your bet, so that is the one that matters for your slip.

• Use the official site or your bookmaker. Many "UK49s results" sites are run for advertising, and some send traffic to unlicensed betting sites.
• Watch the time zone. Results sites show times in different zones. A result labelled 14:49 might be Lunchtime in SAST winter time or something else entirely; match the draw name, not just the time.
• Never pay for results or "leaked" numbers. Results are free, and nobody knows the numbers before the draw.
• Ignore WhatsApp and Telegram groups selling "sure numbers". They are scams.

How UK49s Lucky Numbers bets work at SA bookmakers

South African bookmakers list UK49s under Lucky Numbers. The basic bet is simple:

1. Choose the draw (for example UK49s Lunchtime or Teatime).
2. Choose how many numbers to play. The official 49s site and most bookmakers use one to five numbers.
3. Choose whether the Booster counts: a 6-ball bet (main numbers only) or a 7-ball bet (Booster included).
4. Pick your numbers, or use a quick pick, and set your stake.
5. Confirm the bet before the cut-off.

How a bet wins

All the numbers you picked must appear among the balls that count. If you play three numbers on a 6-ball bet, all three must be among the six main numbers. On a 7-ball bet, the Booster is added to the pool, so there is a slightly better chance of a match.

Booster in or out

Including the Booster makes a win a little more likely, so the odds paid are lower. Excluding it pays more but is harder to hit. The official 49s site publishes a payout guide for both, but it is in pounds and says bet types and payouts vary by bookmaker, so use the odds on your own bet slip.

Other UK49s markets

Many bookmakers add side markets: the sum of the drawn numbers over or under a line, the Booster high or low, or odd or even. Each bookmaker sets its own markets, odds, minimum stake and maximum payout. Read the Lucky Numbers rules on the site before you bet, especially the payout cap. Our Lucky Numbers guide covers the other draws bookmakers offer.

Where to bet on UK49s in South Africa

These licensed bookmakers on our list offer Lucky Numbers. UK49s is one of the most widely offered draws, but menus change, so confirm that Lunchtime and Teatime (and Brunchtime or Drivetime, if you want them) are listed before you deposit.

Only bet on UK49s with a provincially licensed bookmaker. Offshore sites accepting South Africans are not licensed here, and you have no regulator to complain to if they refuse to pay. Our comparison table covers payouts and payment methods for each one.

Every draw is random: why "predictions" cannot help

Each UK49s draw is independent. The balls have no memory of the Lunchtime result when Teatime is drawn, and every number from 1 to 49 has the same chance in every draw. That stays true no matter how often a number has come up recently.

So "UK49s predictions", "banker numbers", hot and cold charts, dream charts and number systems cannot tell you what comes next. They describe the past or simply guess. Some are free content; others are paid "VIP" tips that are pure scams. If you want the details on why hot and cold lists mislead, read our guide to UK49s hot and cold numbers.

The bookmaker sets odds that pay out less, on average, than the true chance of winning. Over time Lucky Numbers costs money, like every form of betting. Treat a stake as the price of a bit of fun, not as an investment.

Playing UK49s responsibly

With up to four draws a day, every day, UK49s makes it easy to bet far more often than you planned. A few habits help:

• Set a weekly budget and a deposit limit in your account, and stick to it.
• Avoid betting on every draw. More draws means more stakes, not better chances.
• Never chase a loss with a bigger stake on the next draw.
• Do not borrow, or use money meant for rent, food or school fees.

Lucky Numbers betting is for adults 18 and over. If it stops being fun, use your bookmaker's time-out or self-exclusion tools, read our responsible gambling guide, or call the NRGP's free, confidential helpline on 0800 006 008.

FAQ

What time is UK49s Lunchtime in South Africa?

13:49 SAST while the UK is on summer time, and 14:49 SAST from 25 October 2026 until the UK changes its clocks again in late March 2027. The UK time is always 12:49.

What time is UK49s Teatime in South Africa?

18:49 SAST during UK summer time and 19:49 SAST during UK winter time. The UK time is always 17:49.

How many numbers are drawn in UK49s?

Six main numbers and one Booster (bonus) ball, all from 1 to 49.

Where can I check today's Lunchtime and Teatime results?

On the official 49s.co.uk site, or on the results page of the bookmaker where you placed your bet. We do not publish live results.

Can you predict UK49s numbers?

No. Every draw is random and independent, so past results, hot and cold numbers and prediction sites cannot improve your chances.

Should I include the Booster in my bet?

Including it makes a win slightly more likely but pays lower odds; excluding it pays more but is harder to win. Compare the odds on your bet slip before you choose.

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