⚡️ Electricity prices 🇨🇿 Prague CZ ⚡️
Live wholesale day-ahead prices for Prague, served from the CZ bidding zone.
Wholesale electricity in Prague follows the Czechia day-ahead auction. Today's average is € 0.0708 /kWh, typical of a central European location at this time of year.
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Today's average
1.718 Kč€ 0.0708 /kWh
▼ 20% vs yesterday
Cheapest hour (14:00)
0.082 Kč€ 0.0034 /kWh
Most expensive (22:00)
3.382 Kč€ 0.1394 /kWh
Tomorrow's day-ahead prices: not yet published — the next-day auction is delayed.
Price comparison — Prague
| Period | Average | vs today |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 1.718 Kč€ 0.0708 /kWh | — |
| Yesterday | 2.139 Kč€ 0.0882 /kWh | ▲ 24% |
| Last 7 days | 2.914 Kč€ 0.1201 /kWh | ▲ 70% |
| Last 30 days | 2.589 Kč€ 0.1067 /kWh | ▲ 51% |
| Current month | 2.428 Kč€ 0.1000 /kWh | ▲ 41% |
| Previous month | 2.623 Kč€ 0.1081 /kWh | ▲ 53% |
| Same month last year | 2.235 Kč€ 0.0921 /kWh | ▲ 30% |
Monthly cost estimate for an average household using 5 000 kWh/year (~417 kWh/month) at this rate: 715.97 Kč / month (8,591.66 Kč / year wholesale, before taxes and grid fees).
Today's hourly prices — Prague
| Hour (CEST) | CZK/MWh€/MWh | CZK/kWh€/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 02:00 | 2,392.93 Kč€ 98.61 | 2.393 Kč€ 0.0986 |
| 03:00 | 2,083.36 Kč€ 85.86 | 2.083 Kč€ 0.0859 |
| 04:00 | 2,043.02 Kč€ 84.19 | 2.043 Kč€ 0.0842 |
| 05:00 | 2,355.32 Kč€ 97.06 | 2.355 Kč€ 0.0971 |
| 06:00 | 2,669.26 Kč€ 110.00 | 2.669 Kč€ 0.1100 |
| 07:00 | 2,614.30 Kč€ 107.74 | 2.614 Kč€ 0.1077 |
| 08:00 | 1,691.22 Kč€ 69.70 | 1.691 Kč€ 0.0697 |
| 09:00 | 590.39 Kč€ 24.33 | 0.590 Kč€ 0.0243 |
| 10:00 | 170.41 Kč€ 7.02 | 0.170 Kč€ 0.0070 |
| 11:00 | 171.01 Kč€ 7.05 | 0.171 Kč€ 0.0070 |
| 12:00 | 328.20 Kč€ 13.53 | 0.328 Kč€ 0.0135 |
| 13:00 | 372.30 Kč€ 15.34 | 0.372 Kč€ 0.0153 |
| 14:00 ← cheapest | 82.26 Kč€ 3.39 | 0.082 Kč€ 0.0034 |
| 15:00 | 106.59 Kč€ 4.39 | 0.107 Kč€ 0.0044 |
| 16:00 | 223.43 Kč€ 9.21 | 0.223 Kč€ 0.0092 |
| 17:00 | 808.12 Kč€ 33.30 | 0.808 Kč€ 0.0333 |
| 18:00 | 1,951.65 Kč€ 80.43 | 1.952 Kč€ 0.0804 |
| 19:00 | 2,748.00 Kč€ 113.25 | 2.748 Kč€ 0.1132 |
| 20:00 | 3,015.84 Kč€ 124.28 | 3.016 Kč€ 0.1243 |
| 21:00 | 3,047.45 Kč€ 125.59 | 3.047 Kč€ 0.1256 |
| 22:00 ← peak | 3,382.13 Kč€ 139.38 | 3.382 Kč€ 0.1394 |
| 23:00 | 3,118.91 Kč€ 128.53 | 3.119 Kč€ 0.1285 |
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 | 0.49 Kč€ 0.02 | 10.31 Kč€ 0.42 | 20.29 Kč€ 0.84 |
| 🛁 Take a bath | 7.5 | 0.62 Kč€ 0.03 | 12.89 Kč€ 0.53 | 25.37 Kč€ 1.05 |
| 💧 Boil 1 L of water | 0.12 | 0.01 Kč€ 0.00 | 0.21 Kč€ 0.01 | 0.41 Kč€ 0.02 |
| 🔌 Charge an EV (full) | 45 | 3.70 Kč€ 0.15 | 77.32 Kč€ 3.19 | 152.20 Kč€ 6.27 |
| 📱 Charge a phone | 0.02 | 0.00 Kč€ 0.00 | 0.03 Kč€ 0.00 | 0.07 Kč€ 0.00 |
| 👕 Run washing machine | 0.8 | 0.07 Kč€ 0.00 | 1.37 Kč€ 0.06 | 2.71 Kč€ 0.11 |
| 🍽️ Run dishwasher | 1.4 | 0.12 Kč€ 0.00 | 2.41 Kč€ 0.10 | 4.73 Kč€ 0.20 |
| 🧹 Vacuum 10 min | 0.33 | 0.03 Kč€ 0.00 | 0.57 Kč€ 0.02 | 1.12 Kč€ 0.05 |
| 💨 Hairdryer 10 min | 0.33 | 0.03 Kč€ 0.00 | 0.57 Kč€ 0.02 | 1.12 Kč€ 0.05 |
| 📺 Watch 1 h of TV | 0.6 | 0.05 Kč€ 0.00 | 1.03 Kč€ 0.04 | 2.03 Kč€ 0.08 |
Last 31 days — Prague
12-month price history — Prague
| Month | Average | CZK/MWh€/MWh |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07 | 2.428 Kč€ 0.1000 /kWh | 2,427.81 Kč€ 100.05 |
| 2026-06 | 2.623 Kč€ 0.1081 /kWh | 2,623.43 Kč€ 108.11 |
| 2026-05 | 2.375 Kč€ 0.0979 /kWh | 2,375.13 Kč€ 97.88 |
| 2026-04 | 1.985 Kč€ 0.0818 /kWh | 1,985.39 Kč€ 81.82 |
| 2026-03 | 2.668 Kč€ 0.1100 /kWh | 2,668.39 Kč€ 109.96 |
| 2026-02 | 2.606 Kč€ 0.1074 /kWh | 2,606.16 Kč€ 107.40 |
| 2026-01 | 3.185 Kč€ 0.1313 /kWh | 3,185.27 Kč€ 131.26 |
| 2025-12 | 2.618 Kč€ 0.1079 /kWh | 2,618.19 Kč€ 107.90 |
| 2025-11 | 2.721 Kč€ 0.1121 /kWh | 2,721.35 Kč€ 112.15 |
| 2025-10 | 2.366 Kč€ 0.0975 /kWh | 2,365.83 Kč€ 97.50 |
| 2025-09 | 2.247 Kč€ 0.0926 /kWh | 2,246.51 Kč€ 92.58 |
| 2025-08 | 1.893 Kč€ 0.0780 /kWh | 1,892.92 Kč€ 78.01 |
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: 14:00 CEST at € 0.0034 /kWh — schedule heavy appliances to run within this window.
- Avoid peak: 22:00 CEST hits € 0.1394 /kWh in Prague — postpone the dishwasher or EV charging if you can.
- Dishwasher cost in Prague: running it at the cheapest hour costs about € 0.00; at peak it's € 0.20 — over a year that's significant savings.
- EV charging in Prague: a 50 kWh charge during the cheapest hour costs around € 0.17.
- Typical monthly bill in Prague: a household using 5 000 kWh/year pays about € 30 this month at current wholesale prices (€ 0.1067 /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 14:00 CEST at € 0.0034 /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 41.1× 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: 2026-07-03 (CEST).