⚡️ Electricity prices 🇧🇬 Karnobat BG ⚡️
Electricity price in Karnobat is 0.088 лв /kWh right now.
Households in Karnobat see wholesale prices set by Nord Pool / EPEX for the BG bidding zone. The 30-day rolling average sits at € 0.0982 /kWh — your retail bill adds taxes and grid fees on top.
Today's average
0.197 лв /kWh
▼ 2% vs yesterday
Right now (09:00)
0.088 лв /kWh
Cheapest hour (14:00)
0.016 лв /kWh
Most expensive (21:00)
0.408 лв /kWh
Tomorrow's day-ahead prices: published 13:00–14:00 EEST.
Price comparison — Karnobat
| Period | Average | vs today |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 0.197 лв /kWh | — |
| Yesterday | 0.200 лв /kWh | ▲ 2% |
| Last 7 days | 0.216 лв /kWh | ▲ 10% |
| Last 30 days | 0.192 лв /kWh | ▼ 2% |
| Current month | 0.207 лв /kWh | ▲ 5% |
| Previous month | 0.178 лв /kWh | ▼ 10% |
| Same month last year | 0.169 лв /kWh | ▼ 14% |
Monthly cost estimate for an average household using 5 000 kWh/year (~417 kWh/month) at this rate: 81.98 лв / month (983.76 лв / year wholesale, before taxes and grid fees).
Today's hourly prices — Karnobat
| Hour (EEST) | BGN/MWh | BGN/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 03:00 | 230.71 лв | 0.231 лв |
| 04:00 | 225.63 лв | 0.226 лв |
| 05:00 | 231.29 лв | 0.231 лв |
| 06:00 | 256.80 лв | 0.257 лв |
| 07:00 | 266.45 лв | 0.266 лв |
| 08:00 | 237.17 лв | 0.237 лв |
| 09:00 | 87.97 лв | 0.088 лв |
| 10:00 | 25.05 лв | 0.025 лв |
| 11:00 | 39.16 лв | 0.039 лв |
| 12:00 | 41.36 лв | 0.041 лв |
| 13:00 | 25.68 лв | 0.026 лв |
| 14:00 ← cheapest | 15.74 лв | 0.016 лв |
| 15:00 | 18.87 лв | 0.019 лв |
| 16:00 | 74.03 лв | 0.074 лв |
| 17:00 | 150.11 лв | 0.150 лв |
| 18:00 | 207.83 лв | 0.208 лв |
| 19:00 | 304.83 лв | 0.305 лв |
| 20:00 | 329.96 лв | 0.330 лв |
| 21:00 ← peak | 408.40 лв | 0.408 лв |
| 22:00 | 371.21 лв | 0.371 лв |
| 23:00 | 330.40 лв | 0.330 лв |
| 00:00 | 338.00 лв | 0.338 лв |
What things cost today — Karnobat
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 | 0.09 лв | 1.18 лв | 2.45 лв |
| 🛁 Take a bath | 7.5 | 0.12 лв | 1.48 лв | 3.06 лв |
| 💧 Boil 1 L of water | 0.12 | 0.00 лв | 0.02 лв | 0.05 лв |
| 🔌 Charge an EV (full) | 45 | 0.71 лв | 8.85 лв | 18.38 лв |
| 📱 Charge a phone | 0.02 | 0.00 лв | 0.00 лв | 0.01 лв |
| 👕 Run washing machine | 0.8 | 0.01 лв | 0.16 лв | 0.33 лв |
| 🍽️ Run dishwasher | 1.4 | 0.02 лв | 0.28 лв | 0.57 лв |
| 🧹 Vacuum 10 min | 0.33 | 0.01 лв | 0.06 лв | 0.13 лв |
| 💨 Hairdryer 10 min | 0.33 | 0.01 лв | 0.06 лв | 0.13 лв |
| 📺 Watch 1 h of TV | 0.6 | 0.01 лв | 0.12 лв | 0.25 лв |
Last 31 days — Karnobat
12-month price history — Karnobat
| Month | Average | BGN/MWh |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 0.207 лв /kWh | 206.93 лв |
| 2026-04 | 0.178 лв /kWh | 177.98 лв |
| 2026-03 | 0.203 лв /kWh | 202.64 лв |
| 2026-02 | 0.195 лв /kWh | 194.75 лв |
| 2026-01 | 0.289 лв /kWh | 288.61 лв |
| 2025-12 | 0.230 лв /kWh | 229.52 лв |
| 2025-11 | 0.237 лв /kWh | 236.87 лв |
| 2025-10 | 0.239 лв /kWh | 239.48 лв |
| 2025-09 | 0.186 лв /kWh | 185.82 лв |
| 2025-08 | 0.153 лв /kWh | 153.00 лв |
| 2025-07 | 0.199 лв /kWh | 199.44 лв |
| 2025-06 | 0.170 лв /kWh | 170.27 лв |
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 Karnobat
- Cheapest hour today: 14:00 EEST at € 0.0080 /kWh — schedule heavy appliances to run within this window.
- Avoid peak: 21:00 EEST hits € 0.2088 /kWh in Karnobat — postpone the dishwasher or EV charging if you can.
- Dishwasher cost in Karnobat: running it at the cheapest hour costs about € 0.01; at peak it's € 0.29 — over a year that's significant savings.
- EV charging in Karnobat: a 50 kWh charge during the cheapest hour costs around € 0.40.
- Typical monthly bill in Karnobat: a household using 5 000 kWh/year pays about € 42 this month at current wholesale prices (€ 0.0982 /kWh 30-day average).
FAQ — Karnobat
How is the electricity price determined?
Day-ahead prices are set each morning around 14:00 EEST 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 Karnobat is 14:00 EEST at € 0.0080 /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 Karnobat the most expensive hour is 26.0× 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 14:00 EEST 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: 2026-05-21 (EEST).