⚡️ Electricity prices 🇨🇿 Žatec CZ ⚡️
Electricity price in Žatec is 4.324 Kč /kWh right now.
Electricity prices in Žatec are set by the Czechia bidding zone of Czechia. Today's wholesale rate averages € 0.1795 /kWh, with the cheapest hour at 13:00.
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Today's average
4.369 Kč€ 0.1795 /kWh
▼ 19% vs yesterday
Right now (03:00)
4.324 Kč€ 0.1777 /kWh
Cheapest hour (13:00)
1.527 Kč€ 0.0627 /kWh
Most expensive (07:00)
7.752 Kč€ 0.3185 /kWh
Tomorrow's day-ahead prices: published 12:00–13:00 CEST.
Price comparison — Žatec
| Period | Average | vs today |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 4.369 Kč€ 0.1795 /kWh | — |
| Yesterday | 5.390 Kč€ 0.2215 /kWh | ▲ 23% |
| Last 7 days | 3.192 Kč€ 0.1312 /kWh | ▼ 27% |
| Last 30 days | 3.585 Kč€ 0.1473 /kWh | ▼ 18% |
| Current month | 3.699 Kč€ 0.1520 /kWh | ▼ 15% |
| Previous month | 3.364 Kč€ 0.1382 /kWh | ▼ 23% |
| Same month last year | 2.253 Kč€ 0.0926 /kWh | ▼ 48% |
Monthly cost estimate for an average household using 5 000 kWh/year (~417 kWh/month) at this rate: 1,820.45 Kč / month (21,845.38 Kč / year wholesale, before taxes and grid fees).
Today's hourly prices — Žatec
| Hour (CEST) | CZK/MWh€/MWh | CZK/kWh€/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 02:00 | 4,306.54 Kč€ 176.94 | 4.307 Kč€ 0.1769 |
| 03:00 | 4,324.07 Kč€ 177.66 | 4.324 Kč€ 0.1777 |
| 04:00 | 4,302.65 Kč€ 176.78 | 4.303 Kč€ 0.1768 |
| 05:00 | 4,869.56 Kč€ 200.07 | 4.870 Kč€ 0.2001 |
| 06:00 | 6,970.51 Kč€ 286.39 | 6.971 Kč€ 0.2864 |
| 07:00 ← peak | 7,752.46 Kč€ 318.52 | 7.752 Kč€ 0.3185 |
| 08:00 | 5,654.86 Kč€ 232.34 | 5.655 Kč€ 0.2323 |
| 09:00 | 4,442.35 Kč€ 182.52 | 4.442 Kč€ 0.1825 |
| 10:00 | 3,422.43 Kč€ 140.62 | 3.422 Kč€ 0.1406 |
| 11:00 | 2,315.61 Kč€ 95.14 | 2.316 Kč€ 0.0951 |
| 12:00 | 1,862.18 Kč€ 76.51 | 1.862 Kč€ 0.0765 |
| 13:00 ← cheapest | 1,527.21 Kč€ 62.75 | 1.527 Kč€ 0.0627 |
| 14:00 | 2,112.50 Kč€ 86.79 | 2.113 Kč€ 0.0868 |
| 15:00 | 2,907.66 Kč€ 119.47 | 2.908 Kč€ 0.1195 |
| 16:00 | 3,915.84 Kč€ 160.89 | 3.916 Kč€ 0.1609 |
| 17:00 | 5,003.37 Kč€ 205.57 | 5.003 Kč€ 0.2056 |
| 18:00 | 5,780.09 Kč€ 237.48 | 5.780 Kč€ 0.2375 |
| 19:00 | 7,570.04 Kč€ 311.03 | 7.570 Kč€ 0.3110 |
| 20:00 | 6,187.03 Kč€ 254.20 | 6.187 Kč€ 0.2542 |
| 21:00 | 4,893.48 Kč€ 201.05 | 4.893 Kč€ 0.2011 |
| 22:00 | 3,226.07 Kč€ 132.55 | 3.226 Kč€ 0.1325 |
| 23:00 | 2,613.28 Kč€ 107.37 | 2.613 Kč€ 0.1074 |
What things cost today — Žatec
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 | 9.16 Kč€ 0.38 | 26.21 Kč€ 1.08 | 46.51 Kč€ 1.91 |
| 🛁 Take a bath | 7.5 | 11.45 Kč€ 0.47 | 32.77 Kč€ 1.35 | 58.14 Kč€ 2.39 |
| 💧 Boil 1 L of water | 0.12 | 0.18 Kč€ 0.01 | 0.52 Kč€ 0.02 | 0.93 Kč€ 0.04 |
| 🔌 Charge an EV (full) | 45 | 68.72 Kč€ 2.82 | 196.61 Kč€ 8.08 | 348.86 Kč€ 14.33 |
| 📱 Charge a phone | 0.02 | 0.03 Kč€ 0.00 | 0.09 Kč€ 0.00 | 0.16 Kč€ 0.01 |
| 👕 Run washing machine | 0.8 | 1.22 Kč€ 0.05 | 3.50 Kč€ 0.14 | 6.20 Kč€ 0.25 |
| 🍽️ Run dishwasher | 1.4 | 2.14 Kč€ 0.09 | 6.12 Kč€ 0.25 | 10.85 Kč€ 0.45 |
| 🧹 Vacuum 10 min | 0.33 | 0.50 Kč€ 0.02 | 1.44 Kč€ 0.06 | 2.56 Kč€ 0.11 |
| 💨 Hairdryer 10 min | 0.33 | 0.50 Kč€ 0.02 | 1.44 Kč€ 0.06 | 2.56 Kč€ 0.11 |
| 📺 Watch 1 h of TV | 0.6 | 0.92 Kč€ 0.04 | 2.62 Kč€ 0.11 | 4.65 Kč€ 0.19 |
Last 31 days — Žatec
12-month price history — Žatec
| Month | Average | CZK/MWh€/MWh |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09 | 3.699 Kč€ 0.1520 /kWh | 3,698.72 Kč€ 151.97 |
| 2026-08 | 3.364 Kč€ 0.1382 /kWh | 3,363.80 Kč€ 138.21 |
| 2026-07 | 2.676 Kč€ 0.1099 /kWh | 2,675.55 Kč€ 109.93 |
| 2026-06 | 2.631 Kč€ 0.1081 /kWh | 2,631.32 Kč€ 108.11 |
| 2026-05 | 2.382 Kč€ 0.0979 /kWh | 2,382.27 Kč€ 97.88 |
| 2026-04 | 1.991 Kč€ 0.0818 /kWh | 1,991.37 Kč€ 81.82 |
| 2026-03 | 2.676 Kč€ 0.1100 /kWh | 2,676.42 Kč€ 109.96 |
| 2026-02 | 2.614 Kč€ 0.1074 /kWh | 2,614.00 Kč€ 107.40 |
| 2026-01 | 3.195 Kč€ 0.1313 /kWh | 3,194.85 Kč€ 131.26 |
| 2025-12 | 2.626 Kč€ 0.1079 /kWh | 2,626.07 Kč€ 107.90 |
| 2025-11 | 2.730 Kč€ 0.1121 /kWh | 2,729.54 Kč€ 112.15 |
| 2025-10 | 2.373 Kč€ 0.0975 /kWh | 2,372.95 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 Žatec
- Cheapest hour today: 13:00 CEST at € 0.0627 /kWh — schedule heavy appliances to run within this window.
- Avoid peak: 07:00 CEST hits € 0.3185 /kWh in Žatec — postpone the dishwasher or EV charging if you can.
- Dishwasher cost in Žatec: running it at the cheapest hour costs about € 0.09; at peak it's € 0.45 — over a year that's significant savings.
- EV charging in Žatec: a 50 kWh charge during the cheapest hour costs around € 3.14.
- Typical monthly bill in Žatec: a household using 5 000 kWh/year pays about € 75 this month at current wholesale prices (€ 0.1473 /kWh 30-day average).
FAQ — Žatec
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 Žatec is 13:00 CEST at € 0.0627 /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 Žatec the most expensive hour is 5.1× 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: 2026-09-23 (CEST).