⚡️ Electricity prices 🇨🇿 Karlovy Vary CZ ⚡️
Electricity price in Karlovy Vary is 4.737 Kč /kWh right now.
Hourly day-ahead electricity prices for Karlovy Vary reflect supply and demand across the Czechia zone. The cheapest window today opens around 13:00 at € 0.1586 /kWh.
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Today's average
4.834 Kč€ 0.1999 /kWh
▲ 1% vs yesterday
Right now (09:00)
4.737 Kč€ 0.1958 /kWh
Cheapest hour (13:00)
3.836 Kč€ 0.1586 /kWh
Most expensive (19:00)
7.386 Kč€ 0.3054 /kWh
Tomorrow's day-ahead prices: published 12:00–13:00 CEST.
Price comparison — Karlovy Vary
| Period | Average | vs today |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 4.834 Kč€ 0.1999 /kWh | — |
| Yesterday | 4.797 Kč€ 0.1983 /kWh | ▼ 1% |
| Last 7 days | 3.361 Kč€ 0.1390 /kWh | ▼ 30% |
| Last 30 days | 3.457 Kč€ 0.1429 /kWh | ▼ 28% |
| Current month | 3.643 Kč€ 0.1506 /kWh | ▼ 25% |
| Previous month | 3.343 Kč€ 0.1382 /kWh | ▼ 31% |
| Same month last year | 2.239 Kč€ 0.0926 /kWh | ▼ 54% |
Monthly cost estimate for an average household using 5 000 kWh/year (~417 kWh/month) at this rate: 2,014.29 Kč / month (24,171.48 Kč / year wholesale, before taxes and grid fees).
Today's hourly prices — Karlovy Vary
| Hour (CEST) | CZK/MWh€/MWh | CZK/kWh€/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 02:00 | 4,128.58 Kč€ 170.68 | 4.129 Kč€ 0.1707 |
| 03:00 | 3,933.13 Kč€ 162.60 | 3.933 Kč€ 0.1626 |
| 04:00 | 4,030.31 Kč€ 166.62 | 4.030 Kč€ 0.1666 |
| 05:00 | 4,343.86 Kč€ 179.58 | 4.344 Kč€ 0.1796 |
| 06:00 | 5,139.01 Kč€ 212.45 | 5.139 Kč€ 0.2125 |
| 07:00 | 5,321.58 Kč€ 220.00 | 5.322 Kč€ 0.2200 |
| 08:00 | 4,815.55 Kč€ 199.08 | 4.816 Kč€ 0.1991 |
| 09:00 | 4,736.57 Kč€ 195.82 | 4.737 Kč€ 0.1958 |
| 10:00 | 4,312.96 Kč€ 178.30 | 4.313 Kč€ 0.1783 |
| 11:00 | 3,977.94 Kč€ 164.45 | 3.978 Kč€ 0.1645 |
| 12:00 | 3,900.66 Kč€ 161.26 | 3.901 Kč€ 0.1613 |
| 13:00 ← cheapest | 3,835.65 Kč€ 158.57 | 3.836 Kč€ 0.1586 |
| 14:00 | 3,926.48 Kč€ 162.33 | 3.926 Kč€ 0.1623 |
| 15:00 | 4,199.27 Kč€ 173.60 | 4.199 Kč€ 0.1736 |
| 16:00 | 4,578.61 Kč€ 189.29 | 4.579 Kč€ 0.1893 |
| 17:00 | 5,441.56 Kč€ 224.96 | 5.442 Kč€ 0.2250 |
| 18:00 | 5,999.17 Kč€ 248.01 | 5.999 Kč€ 0.2480 |
| 19:00 ← peak | 7,386.29 Kč€ 305.36 | 7.386 Kč€ 0.3054 |
| 20:00 | 6,943.69 Kč€ 287.06 | 6.944 Kč€ 0.2871 |
| 21:00 | 5,921.35 Kč€ 244.80 | 5.921 Kč€ 0.2448 |
| 22:00 | 5,441.68 Kč€ 224.96 | 5.442 Kč€ 0.2250 |
| 23:00 | 4,936.79 Kč€ 204.09 | 4.937 Kč€ 0.2041 |
What things cost today — Karlovy Vary
Range = cost at today's cheapest hour vs most expensive. Average = today's mean. cheapest-hour scheduling targets the cheap end.
| Activity | kWh | Cheapest hour | Average | Peak hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🚿 Take a 10-min shower | 6 | 23.01 Kč€ 0.95 | 29.01 Kč€ 1.20 | 44.32 Kč€ 1.83 |
| 🛁 Take a bath | 7.5 | 28.77 Kč€ 1.19 | 36.26 Kč€ 1.50 | 55.40 Kč€ 2.29 |
| 💧 Boil 1 L of water | 0.12 | 0.46 Kč€ 0.02 | 0.58 Kč€ 0.02 | 0.89 Kč€ 0.04 |
| 🔌 Charge an EV (full) | 45 | 172.60 Kč€ 7.14 | 217.54 Kč€ 8.99 | 332.38 Kč€ 13.74 |
| 📱 Charge a phone | 0.02 | 0.08 Kč€ 0.00 | 0.10 Kč€ 0.00 | 0.15 Kč€ 0.01 |
| 👕 Run washing machine | 0.8 | 3.07 Kč€ 0.13 | 3.87 Kč€ 0.16 | 5.91 Kč€ 0.24 |
| 🍽️ Run dishwasher | 1.4 | 5.37 Kč€ 0.22 | 6.77 Kč€ 0.28 | 10.34 Kč€ 0.43 |
| 🧹 Vacuum 10 min | 0.33 | 1.27 Kč€ 0.05 | 1.60 Kč€ 0.07 | 2.44 Kč€ 0.10 |
| 💨 Hairdryer 10 min | 0.33 | 1.27 Kč€ 0.05 | 1.60 Kč€ 0.07 | 2.44 Kč€ 0.10 |
| 📺 Watch 1 h of TV | 0.6 | 2.30 Kč€ 0.10 | 2.90 Kč€ 0.12 | 4.43 Kč€ 0.18 |
Last 31 days — Karlovy Vary
12-month price history — Karlovy Vary
| Month | Average | CZK/MWh€/MWh |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09 | 3.643 Kč€ 0.1506 /kWh | 3,643.22 Kč€ 150.61 |
| 2026-08 | 3.343 Kč€ 0.1382 /kWh | 3,343.06 Kč€ 138.21 |
| 2026-07 | 2.659 Kč€ 0.1099 /kWh | 2,659.06 Kč€ 109.93 |
| 2026-06 | 2.615 Kč€ 0.1081 /kWh | 2,615.10 Kč€ 108.11 |
| 2026-05 | 2.368 Kč€ 0.0979 /kWh | 2,367.59 Kč€ 97.88 |
| 2026-04 | 1.979 Kč€ 0.0818 /kWh | 1,979.09 Kč€ 81.82 |
| 2026-03 | 2.660 Kč€ 0.1100 /kWh | 2,659.93 Kč€ 109.96 |
| 2026-02 | 2.598 Kč€ 0.1074 /kWh | 2,597.89 Kč€ 107.40 |
| 2026-01 | 3.175 Kč€ 0.1313 /kWh | 3,175.16 Kč€ 131.26 |
| 2025-12 | 2.610 Kč€ 0.1079 /kWh | 2,609.89 Kč€ 107.90 |
| 2025-11 | 2.713 Kč€ 0.1121 /kWh | 2,712.72 Kč€ 112.15 |
| 2025-10 | 2.358 Kč€ 0.0975 /kWh | 2,358.32 Kč€ 97.50 |
Why your bill is higher than the spot price
The prices on this page are wholesale day-ahead — what suppliers pay on the Nord Pool / EPEX market. Your final retail bill adds:
| Component | Type | Approx (EU avg) |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale spot price | Variable (this page) | — |
| Electricity tax / excise | Fixed | € 0.005 – 0.20 /kWh |
| Grid / network fee | Fixed + variable | € 0.05 – 0.15 /kWh |
| VAT / sales tax | % multiplier | 20 – 25 % |
| Supplier markup + monthly fee | Provider-specific | € 0.005 – 0.05 /kWh |
Rule of thumb: add 30–60% on top of the wholesale spot price to estimate your true per-kWh cost. The exact split depends on your country, your grid operator, and your contract type.
Smart electricity tips for Karlovy Vary
- Cheapest hour today: 13:00 CEST at € 0.1586 /kWh — schedule heavy appliances to run within this window.
- Avoid peak: 19:00 CEST hits € 0.3054 /kWh in Karlovy Vary — postpone the dishwasher or EV charging if you can.
- Dishwasher cost in Karlovy Vary: running it at the cheapest hour costs about € 0.22; at peak it's € 0.43 — over a year that's significant savings.
- EV charging in Karlovy Vary: a 50 kWh charge during the cheapest hour costs around € 7.93.
- Typical monthly bill in Karlovy Vary: a household using 5 000 kWh/year pays about € 83 this month at current wholesale prices (€ 0.1429 /kWh 30-day average).
FAQ — Karlovy Vary
How is the electricity price determined?
Day-ahead prices are set each morning around 13:00 CEST by Nord Pool / EPEX, where suppliers and producers across Europe submit bids for each hour of the next day. The cheapest mix that meets demand wins, and that price applies to everyone in the bidding zone for that hour.
When is electricity cheapest?
Today the cheapest hour in Karlovy Vary is 13:00 CEST at € 0.1586 /kWh. Typically late at night (00:00–04:00) and around midday on sunny/windy days when renewables overproduce.
Can electricity prices go negative?
Yes. When wind + solar overproduce on a low-demand day, wholesale prices can drop below zero. This happens 50–100 hours per year in renewables-heavy zones.
Why is my electricity bill higher than the spot price?
The spot price is just one component. Your retail bill also includes electricity tax, grid/network fees, VAT and a supplier markup. Add roughly 30–60 % on top of the wholesale spot price to estimate your true per-kWh cost.
How accurate is this data?
Source: ENTSO-E Transparency Platform — the official EU regulators data feed. Updated every 10–20 minutes.
Can I save money by shifting consumption?
Yes — significantly. Today in Karlovy Vary the most expensive hour is 1.9× the cheapest. Running your dishwasher, washing machine and EV charging during the cheap window saves real money every cycle.
Are tomorrow's prices already known?
Day-ahead prices are auctioned around 13:00 CEST each day. Until then, only todays hourly prices are final. Once tomorrows auction closes, the full 24-hour breakdown appears on this page automatically.
Source: ENTSO-E Transparency Platform. Last updated: 2026-09-11 (CEST).