⚡️ Electricity prices 🇨🇿 Prague CZ ⚡️
Electricity price in Prague is 1.566 Kč /kWh right now.
Wholesale electricity in Prague follows the Czechia day-ahead auction. Today's average is € 0.1152 /kWh, typical of a central European location at this time of year.
Today's average
2.799 Kč /kWh
▲ 15% vs yesterday
Right now (15:00)
1.566 Kč /kWh
Cheapest hour (13:00)
1.039 Kč /kWh
Most expensive (20:00)
3.946 Kč /kWh
Tomorrow's day-ahead prices — cheapest hour at 15:00 CEST (0.109 Kč /kWh), most expensive at 21:00 CEST (3.431 Kč /kWh).
Price comparison — Prague
| Period | Average | vs today |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 2.799 Kč /kWh | — |
| Yesterday | 2.426 Kč /kWh | ▼ 13% |
| Last 7 days | 2.479 Kč /kWh | ▼ 11% |
| Last 30 days | 2.092 Kč /kWh | ▼ 25% |
| Current month | 2.347 Kč /kWh | ▼ 16% |
| Previous month | 1.989 Kč /kWh | ▼ 29% |
| Same month last year | 1.778 Kč /kWh | ▼ 36% |
Monthly cost estimate for an average household using 5 000 kWh/year (~417 kWh/month) at this rate: 1,166.30 Kč / month (13,995.60 Kč / year wholesale, before taxes and grid fees).
Today's hourly prices — Prague
| Hour (CEST) | CZK/MWh | CZK/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 02:00 | 3,168.03 Kč | 3.168 Kč |
| 03:00 | 3,078.10 Kč | 3.078 Kč |
| 04:00 | 3,137.95 Kč | 3.138 Kč |
| 05:00 | 3,209.34 Kč | 3.209 Kč |
| 06:00 | 3,399.46 Kč | 3.399 Kč |
| 07:00 | 3,311.48 Kč | 3.311 Kč |
| 08:00 | 3,101.43 Kč | 3.101 Kč |
| 09:00 | 2,639.05 Kč | 2.639 Kč |
| 10:00 | 2,079.51 Kč | 2.080 Kč |
| 11:00 | 1,713.37 Kč | 1.713 Kč |
| 12:00 | 1,383.26 Kč | 1.383 Kč |
| 13:00 ← cheapest | 1,039.48 Kč | 1.039 Kč |
| 14:00 | 1,135.42 Kč | 1.135 Kč |
| 15:00 | 1,566.39 Kč | 1.566 Kč |
| 16:00 | 2,121.31 Kč | 2.121 Kč |
| 17:00 | 2,869.33 Kč | 2.869 Kč |
| 18:00 | 3,257.77 Kč | 3.258 Kč |
| 19:00 | 3,644.38 Kč | 3.644 Kč |
| 20:00 ← peak | 3,946.42 Kč | 3.946 Kč |
| 21:00 | 3,740.32 Kč | 3.740 Kč |
| 22:00 | 3,572.08 Kč | 3.572 Kč |
| 23:00 | 3,356.02 Kč | 3.356 Kč |
| 00:00 | 3,201.69 Kč | 3.202 Kč |
| 01:00 | 3,026.70 Kč | 3.027 Kč |
Tomorrow's day-ahead prices — Prague
Tomorrow's prices have just been published — plan ahead.
| Hour (CEST) | CZK/MWh | CZK/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 02:00 | 2,939.69 Kč | 2.940 Kč |
| 03:00 | 2,911.68 Kč | 2.912 Kč |
| 04:00 | 2,843.14 Kč | 2.843 Kč |
| 05:00 | 2,729.52 Kč | 2.730 Kč |
| 06:00 | 2,630.42 Kč | 2.630 Kč |
| 07:00 | 2,499.12 Kč | 2.499 Kč |
| 08:00 | 2,168.34 Kč | 2.168 Kč |
| 09:00 | 1,107.05 Kč | 1.107 Kč |
| 10:00 | 202.15 Kč | 0.202 Kč |
| 11:00 | 308.90 Kč | 0.309 Kč |
| 12:00 | 332.78 Kč | 0.333 Kč |
| 13:00 | 359.09 Kč | 0.359 Kč |
| 14:00 | 292.13 Kč | 0.292 Kč |
| 15:00 ← cheapest | 109.37 Kč | 0.109 Kč |
| 16:00 | 184.71 Kč | 0.185 Kč |
| 17:00 | 1,541.97 Kč | 1.542 Kč |
| 18:00 | 2,513.94 Kč | 2.514 Kč |
| 19:00 | 3,134.00 Kč | 3.134 Kč |
| 20:00 | 3,428.02 Kč | 3.428 Kč |
| 21:00 ← peak | 3,431.18 Kč | 3.431 Kč |
| 22:00 | 3,320.41 Kč | 3.320 Kč |
| 23:00 | 3,135.70 Kč | 3.136 Kč |
What things cost today — Prague
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 | 6,236.89 Kč | 16,794.72 Kč | 23,678.54 Kč |
| 🛁 Take a bath | 7.5 | 7,796.12 Kč | 20,993.40 Kč | 29,598.17 Kč |
| 💧 Boil 1 L of water | 0.12 | 124.74 Kč | 335.89 Kč | 473.57 Kč |
| 🔌 Charge an EV (full) | 45 | 46,776.69 Kč | 125,960.38 Kč | 177,589.02 Kč |
| 📱 Charge a phone | 0.02 | 20.79 Kč | 55.98 Kč | 78.93 Kč |
| 👕 Run washing machine | 0.8 | 831.59 Kč | 2,239.30 Kč | 3,157.14 Kč |
| 🍽️ Run dishwasher | 1.4 | 1,455.27 Kč | 3,918.77 Kč | 5,524.99 Kč |
| 🧹 Vacuum 10 min | 0.33 | 343.03 Kč | 923.71 Kč | 1,302.32 Kč |
| 💨 Hairdryer 10 min | 0.33 | 343.03 Kč | 923.71 Kč | 1,302.32 Kč |
| 📺 Watch 1 h of TV | 0.6 | 623.69 Kč | 1,679.47 Kč | 2,367.85 Kč |
Last 31 days — Prague
12-month price history — Prague
| Month | Average | CZK/MWh |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2.326 Kč /kWh | 2,326.01 Kč |
| 2026-04 | 1.989 Kč /kWh | 1,988.50 Kč |
| 2026-03 | 2.673 Kč /kWh | 2,672.57 Kč |
| 2026-02 | 2.610 Kč /kWh | 2,610.24 Kč |
| 2026-01 | 3.190 Kč /kWh | 3,190.26 Kč |
| 2025-12 | 2.622 Kč /kWh | 2,622.29 Kč |
| 2025-11 | 2.726 Kč /kWh | 2,725.61 Kč |
| 2025-10 | 2.370 Kč /kWh | 2,369.54 Kč |
| 2025-09 | 2.250 Kč /kWh | 2,250.03 Kč |
| 2025-08 | 1.896 Kč /kWh | 1,895.89 Kč |
| 2025-07 | 2.238 Kč /kWh | 2,238.40 Kč |
| 2025-06 | 1.876 Kč /kWh | 1,875.66 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 Prague
- Cheapest hour today: 13:00 CEST at € 0.0428 /kWh — schedule heavy appliances to run within this window.
- Avoid peak: 20:00 CEST hits € 0.1624 /kWh in Prague — postpone the dishwasher or EV charging if you can.
- Dishwasher cost in Prague: running it at the cheapest hour costs about € 0.06; at peak it's € 0.23 — over a year that's significant savings.
- EV charging in Prague: a 50 kWh charge during the cheapest hour costs around € 2.14.
- Typical monthly bill in Prague: a household using 5 000 kWh/year pays about € 48 this month at current wholesale prices (€ 0.0861 /kWh 30-day average).
FAQ — Prague
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 Prague is 13:00 CEST at € 0.0428 /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 Prague the most expensive hour is 3.8× 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: 2026-05-15 (CEST).