⚡️ Electricity prices 🇨🇿 Kolín CZ ⚡️
Electricity price in Kolín is 3.172 Kč /kWh right now.
Kolín buys its electricity from the European day-ahead market via the CZ zone. Over the last 30 days the average price was € 0.0901 /kWh.
Today's average
2.061 Kč /kWh
▲ 27% vs yesterday
Right now (02:00)
3.172 Kč /kWh
Cheapest hour (13:00)
-0.665 Kč /kWh
Most expensive (20:00)
4.273 Kč /kWh
Tomorrow's day-ahead prices: published 12:00–13:00 CEST.
Price comparison — Kolín
| Period | Average | vs today |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 2.061 Kč /kWh | — |
| Yesterday | 1.628 Kč /kWh | ▼ 21% |
| Last 7 days | 2.600 Kč /kWh | ▲ 26% |
| Last 30 days | 2.191 Kč /kWh | ▲ 6% |
| Current month | 2.382 Kč /kWh | ▲ 16% |
| Previous month | 1.991 Kč /kWh | ▼ 3% |
| Same month last year | 1.781 Kč /kWh | ▼ 14% |
Monthly cost estimate for an average household using 5 000 kWh/year (~417 kWh/month) at this rate: 858.82 Kč / month (10,305.84 Kč / year wholesale, before taxes and grid fees).
Today's hourly prices — Kolín
| Hour (CEST) | CZK/MWh | CZK/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 02:00 | 3,171.68 Kč | 3.172 Kč |
| 03:00 | 3,192.79 Kč | 3.193 Kč |
| 04:00 | 3,275.04 Kč | 3.275 Kč |
| 05:00 | 3,326.81 Kč | 3.327 Kč |
| 06:00 | 3,276.44 Kč | 3.276 Kč |
| 07:00 | 2,816.18 Kč | 2.816 Kč |
| 08:00 | 1,951.51 Kč | 1.952 Kč |
| 09:00 | 121.67 Kč | 0.122 Kč |
| 10:00 | -3.10 Kč | -0.003 Kč |
| 11:00 | -82.00 Kč | -0.082 Kč |
| 12:00 | -283.42 Kč | -0.283 Kč |
| 13:00 ← cheapest | -665.33 Kč | -0.665 Kč |
| 14:00 | -620.98 Kč | -0.621 Kč |
| 15:00 | -142.47 Kč | -0.142 Kč |
| 16:00 | 122.33 Kč | 0.122 Kč |
| 17:00 | 1,057.33 Kč | 1.057 Kč |
| 18:00 | 3,006.34 Kč | 3.006 Kč |
| 19:00 | 3,772.16 Kč | 3.772 Kč |
| 20:00 ← peak | 4,272.69 Kč | 4.273 Kč |
| 21:00 | 4,100.29 Kč | 4.100 Kč |
| 22:00 | 3,871.75 Kč | 3.872 Kč |
| 23:00 | 3,485.52 Kč | 3.486 Kč |
What things cost today — Kolín
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 | -3.99 Kč | 12.37 Kč | 25.64 Kč |
| 🛁 Take a bath | 7.5 | -4.99 Kč | 15.46 Kč | 32.05 Kč |
| 💧 Boil 1 L of water | 0.12 | -0.08 Kč | 0.25 Kč | 0.51 Kč |
| 🔌 Charge an EV (full) | 45 | -29.94 Kč | 92.75 Kč | 192.27 Kč |
| 📱 Charge a phone | 0.02 | -0.01 Kč | 0.04 Kč | 0.09 Kč |
| 👕 Run washing machine | 0.8 | -0.53 Kč | 1.65 Kč | 3.42 Kč |
| 🍽️ Run dishwasher | 1.4 | -0.93 Kč | 2.89 Kč | 5.98 Kč |
| 🧹 Vacuum 10 min | 0.33 | -0.22 Kč | 0.68 Kč | 1.41 Kč |
| 💨 Hairdryer 10 min | 0.33 | -0.22 Kč | 0.68 Kč | 1.41 Kč |
| 📺 Watch 1 h of TV | 0.6 | -0.40 Kč | 1.24 Kč | 2.56 Kč |
Last 31 days — Kolín
12-month price history — Kolín
| Month | Average | CZK/MWh |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2.382 Kč /kWh | 2,382.16 Kč |
| 2026-04 | 1.991 Kč /kWh | 1,990.87 Kč |
| 2026-03 | 2.676 Kč /kWh | 2,675.76 Kč |
| 2026-02 | 2.613 Kč /kWh | 2,613.36 Kč |
| 2026-01 | 3.194 Kč /kWh | 3,194.07 Kč |
| 2025-12 | 2.625 Kč /kWh | 2,625.42 Kč |
| 2025-11 | 2.729 Kč /kWh | 2,728.87 Kč |
| 2025-10 | 2.372 Kč /kWh | 2,372.36 Kč |
| 2025-09 | 2.253 Kč /kWh | 2,252.71 Kč |
| 2025-08 | 1.898 Kč /kWh | 1,898.15 Kč |
| 2025-07 | 2.241 Kč /kWh | 2,241.08 Kč |
| 2025-06 | 1.878 Kč /kWh | 1,877.89 Kč |
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 Kolín
- Cheapest hour today: 13:00 CEST at € -0.0273 /kWh — schedule heavy appliances to run within this window.
- Avoid peak: 20:00 CEST hits € 0.1756 /kWh in Kolín — postpone the dishwasher or EV charging if you can.
- Dishwasher cost in Kolín: running it at the cheapest hour costs about € -0.04; at peak it's € 0.25 — over a year that's significant savings.
- EV charging in Kolín: a 50 kWh charge during the cheapest hour costs around € -1.36.
- Typical monthly bill in Kolín: a household using 5 000 kWh/year pays about € 35 this month at current wholesale prices (€ 0.0901 /kWh 30-day average).
FAQ — Kolín
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 Kolín is 13:00 CEST at € -0.0273 /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 — running large appliances during the cheapest window every day adds up over a year.
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: 2026-05-25 (CEST).