Lead-in
The most economical period of the day is concentrated during the night and early morning hours. The minimum price stands at around 0.086 €/kWh at 00:00, with very similar values throughout the early morning:
- Between 00:00 and 07:00
- Prices between 0.086 and 0.092 €/kWh
This is the best time to concentrate electricity consumption. Washing machines, dishwashers or recharges are more efficient in this period.
The rise starts to be noticed from mid-morning
From 08:00 the price begins to rise, although still at moderate levels:
- Around 0.106–0.112 €/kWh
The real jump arrives from 10:00, when the market enters into expensive stretch:
- Between 10:00 and 13:00
- Prices between 0,172 and 0,175 €/kWh
Here the cost practically already doubles compared to the early morning.
The most expensive stretch of the day: afternoon and night
The critical moment arrives from the afternoon: from 18:00, prices shoot up again
- The maximum peak of the day is reached at 21:00, with 0.255 €/kWh, the highest level of the entire day.
The most expensive period is concentrated between:
- 18:00 and 22:00
- With values between 0.177 and 0.255 €/kWh
This means almost tripling the price of the cheapest hours.
What this means in practice
The difference between consuming at the best and at the worst time of the day is very significant. Using electricity at 9:00 PM can cost almost three times more than doing so at 12:00 AM. This makes consumption planning a key factor for saving.
When it is convenient to use more electricity today
If you want to reduce the bill, the pattern is clear:
Cheaper electricity
- From dawn until early morning hours
Intermediate electricity price
- Mid-morning and early afternoon hours
Most expensive electricity
- Afternoon and night, especially between 20:00 and 22:00
Why it rises so much in the afternoon
The rebound responds to a usual pattern: electricity demand increases, coincides with the return home and the use of appliances increases. This strains the price in the wholesale market and is transferred directly to the consumer.