⚡️ Electricity prices 🇨🇿 Žatec CZ ⚡️
Live wholesale day-ahead prices for Žatec, served from the CZ bidding zone.
Electricity prices in Žatec are set by the Czechia bidding zone of Czechia. Today's wholesale rate averages € 0.1601 /kWh, with the cheapest hour at 13:00.
Today's average
3.902 Kč /kWh
▼ 8% vs yesterday
Cheapest hour (13:00)
2.136 Kč /kWh
Most expensive (20:00)
5.369 Kč /kWh
Tomorrow's day-ahead prices: not yet published — the next-day auction is delayed.
Price comparison — Žatec
| Period | Average | vs today |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 3.902 Kč /kWh | — |
| Yesterday | 4.227 Kč /kWh | ▲ 8% |
| Last 7 days | 3.261 Kč /kWh | ▼ 16% |
| Last 30 days | 3.437 Kč /kWh | ▼ 12% |
| Current month | 4.064 Kč /kWh | ▲ 4% |
| Previous month | 3.368 Kč /kWh | ▼ 14% |
| Same month last year | 2.256 Kč /kWh | ▼ 42% |
Monthly cost estimate for an average household using 5 000 kWh/year (~417 kWh/month) at this rate: 1,625.70 Kč / month (19,508.45 Kč / year wholesale, before taxes and grid fees).
Today's hourly prices — Žatec
| Hour (CEST) | CZK/MWh | CZK/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 02:00 | 3,889.48 Kč | 3.889 Kč |
| 03:00 | 3,867.49 Kč | 3.867 Kč |
| 04:00 | 4,012.84 Kč | 4.013 Kč |
| 05:00 | 4,333.37 Kč | 4.333 Kč |
| 06:00 | 4,945.81 Kč | 4.946 Kč |
| 07:00 | 4,937.83 Kč | 4.938 Kč |
| 08:00 | 4,532.20 Kč | 4.532 Kč |
| 09:00 | 3,644.73 Kč | 3.645 Kč |
| 10:00 | 3,075.72 Kč | 3.076 Kč |
| 11:00 | 2,513.47 Kč | 2.513 Kč |
| 12:00 | 2,169.55 Kč | 2.170 Kč |
| 13:00 ← cheapest | 2,135.74 Kč | 2.136 Kč |
| 14:00 | 2,137.63 Kč | 2.138 Kč |
| 15:00 | 2,294.67 Kč | 2.295 Kč |
| 16:00 | 3,344.42 Kč | 3.344 Kč |
| 17:00 | 4,122.97 Kč | 4.123 Kč |
| 18:00 | 4,503.14 Kč | 4.503 Kč |
| 19:00 | 4,966.40 Kč | 4.966 Kč |
| 20:00 ← peak | 5,368.93 Kč | 5.369 Kč |
| 21:00 | 4,984.49 Kč | 4.984 Kč |
| 22:00 | 4,496.01 Kč | 4.496 Kč |
| 23:00 | 4,326.98 Kč | 4.327 Kč |
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 | 12,814.44 Kč | 23,410.14 Kč | 32,213.56 Kč |
| 🛁 Take a bath | 7.5 | 16,018.06 Kč | 29,262.67 Kč | 40,266.95 Kč |
| 💧 Boil 1 L of water | 0.12 | 256.29 Kč | 468.20 Kč | 644.27 Kč |
| 🔌 Charge an EV (full) | 45 | 96,108.34 Kč | 175,576.03 Kč | 241,601.68 Kč |
| 📱 Charge a phone | 0.02 | 42.71 Kč | 78.03 Kč | 107.38 Kč |
| 👕 Run washing machine | 0.8 | 1,708.59 Kč | 3,121.35 Kč | 4,295.14 Kč |
| 🍽️ Run dishwasher | 1.4 | 2,990.04 Kč | 5,462.37 Kč | 7,516.50 Kč |
| 🧹 Vacuum 10 min | 0.33 | 704.79 Kč | 1,287.56 Kč | 1,771.75 Kč |
| 💨 Hairdryer 10 min | 0.33 | 704.79 Kč | 1,287.56 Kč | 1,771.75 Kč |
| 📺 Watch 1 h of TV | 0.6 | 1,281.44 Kč | 2,341.01 Kč | 3,221.36 Kč |
Last 31 days — Žatec
12-month price history — Žatec
| Month | Average | CZK/MWh |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09 | 4.064 Kč /kWh | 4,064.42 Kč |
| 2026-08 | 3.368 Kč /kWh | 3,367.53 Kč |
| 2026-07 | 2.679 Kč /kWh | 2,678.52 Kč |
| 2026-06 | 2.634 Kč /kWh | 2,634.24 Kč |
| 2026-05 | 2.385 Kč /kWh | 2,384.92 Kč |
| 2026-04 | 1.994 Kč /kWh | 1,993.57 Kč |
| 2026-03 | 2.679 Kč /kWh | 2,679.39 Kč |
| 2026-02 | 2.617 Kč /kWh | 2,616.90 Kč |
| 2026-01 | 3.198 Kč /kWh | 3,198.40 Kč |
| 2025-12 | 2.629 Kč /kWh | 2,628.98 Kč |
| 2025-11 | 2.733 Kč /kWh | 2,732.57 Kč |
| 2025-10 | 2.376 Kč /kWh | 2,375.58 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 Žatec
- Cheapest hour today: 13:00 CEST at € 0.0877 /kWh — schedule heavy appliances to run within this window.
- Avoid peak: 20:00 CEST hits € 0.2203 /kWh in Žatec — postpone the dishwasher or EV charging if you can.
- Dishwasher cost in Žatec: running it at the cheapest hour costs about € 0.12; at peak it's € 0.31 — over a year that's significant savings.
- EV charging in Žatec: a 50 kWh charge during the cheapest hour costs around € 4.38.
- Typical monthly bill in Žatec: a household using 5 000 kWh/year pays about € 67 this month at current wholesale prices (€ 0.1410 /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 € 0.0877 /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 2.5× 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: 2026-09-03 (CEST).