⚡️ Electricity prices 🇨🇿 Prague CZ ⚡️
Electricity price in Prague is 2.839 Kč /kWh right now.
Wholesale electricity in Prague follows the Czechia day-ahead auction. Today's average is € 0.0847 /kWh, typical of a central European location at this time of year.
Today's average
2.057 Kč /kWh
▼ 18% vs yesterday
Right now (03:00)
2.839 Kč /kWh
Cheapest hour (12:00)
-0.001 Kč /kWh
Most expensive (20:00)
3.368 Kč /kWh
Tomorrow's day-ahead prices: published 12:00–13:00 CEST.
Price comparison — Prague
| Period | Average | vs today |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 2.057 Kč /kWh | — |
| Yesterday | 2.512 Kč /kWh | ▲ 22% |
| Last 7 days | 2.548 Kč /kWh | ▲ 24% |
| Last 30 days | 2.517 Kč /kWh | ▲ 22% |
| Current month | 2.599 Kč /kWh | ▲ 26% |
| Previous month | 2.377 Kč /kWh | ▲ 16% |
| Same month last year | 1.874 Kč /kWh | ▼ 9% |
Monthly cost estimate for an average household using 5 000 kWh/year (~417 kWh/month) at this rate: 857.16 Kč / month (10,285.88 Kč / year wholesale, before taxes and grid fees).
Today's hourly prices — Prague
| Hour (CEST) | CZK/MWh | CZK/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 02:00 | 3,297.43 Kč | 3.297 Kč |
| 03:00 | 2,839.48 Kč | 2.839 Kč |
| 04:00 | 3,312.37 Kč | 3.312 Kč |
| 05:00 | 3,116.78 Kč | 3.117 Kč |
| 06:00 | 2,700.34 Kč | 2.700 Kč |
| 07:00 | 2,194.12 Kč | 2.194 Kč |
| 08:00 | 1,747.88 Kč | 1.748 Kč |
| 09:00 | 627.81 Kč | 0.628 Kč |
| 10:00 | 183.39 Kč | 0.183 Kč |
| 11:00 | 0.30 Kč | 0.000 Kč |
| 12:00 ← cheapest | -0.85 Kč | -0.001 Kč |
| 13:00 | -0.67 Kč | -0.001 Kč |
| 14:00 | 0.12 Kč | 0.000 Kč |
| 15:00 | 197.17 Kč | 0.197 Kč |
| 16:00 | 1,179.44 Kč | 1.179 Kč |
| 17:00 | 2,104.34 Kč | 2.104 Kč |
| 18:00 | 2,879.60 Kč | 2.880 Kč |
| 19:00 | 3,211.17 Kč | 3.211 Kč |
| 20:00 ← peak | 3,367.67 Kč | 3.368 Kč |
| 21:00 | 3,309.88 Kč | 3.310 Kč |
| 22:00 | 3,176.27 Kč | 3.176 Kč |
| 23:00 | 3,110.71 Kč | 3.111 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 | -0.01 Kč | 12.34 Kč | 20.21 Kč |
| 🛁 Take a bath | 7.5 | -0.01 Kč | 15.43 Kč | 25.26 Kč |
| 💧 Boil 1 L of water | 0.12 | -0.00 Kč | 0.25 Kč | 0.40 Kč |
| 🔌 Charge an EV (full) | 45 | -0.04 Kč | 92.57 Kč | 151.55 Kč |
| 📱 Charge a phone | 0.02 | -0.00 Kč | 0.04 Kč | 0.07 Kč |
| 👕 Run washing machine | 0.8 | -0.00 Kč | 1.65 Kč | 2.69 Kč |
| 🍽️ Run dishwasher | 1.4 | -0.00 Kč | 2.88 Kč | 4.71 Kč |
| 🧹 Vacuum 10 min | 0.33 | -0.00 Kč | 0.68 Kč | 1.11 Kč |
| 💨 Hairdryer 10 min | 0.33 | -0.00 Kč | 0.68 Kč | 1.11 Kč |
| 📺 Watch 1 h of TV | 0.6 | -0.00 Kč | 1.23 Kč | 2.02 Kč |
Last 31 days — Prague
12-month price history — Prague
| Month | Average | CZK/MWh |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06 | 2.599 Kč /kWh | 2,599.49 Kč |
| 2026-05 | 2.377 Kč /kWh | 2,376.69 Kč |
| 2026-04 | 1.987 Kč /kWh | 1,986.70 Kč |
| 2026-03 | 2.670 Kč /kWh | 2,670.15 Kč |
| 2026-02 | 2.608 Kč /kWh | 2,607.88 Kč |
| 2026-01 | 3.187 Kč /kWh | 3,187.37 Kč |
| 2025-12 | 2.620 Kč /kWh | 2,619.92 Kč |
| 2025-11 | 2.723 Kč /kWh | 2,723.15 Kč |
| 2025-10 | 2.367 Kč /kWh | 2,367.39 Kč |
| 2025-09 | 2.248 Kč /kWh | 2,247.99 Kč |
| 2025-08 | 1.894 Kč /kWh | 1,894.17 Kč |
| 2025-07 | 2.236 Kč /kWh | 2,236.38 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: 12:00 CEST at € -0.0000 /kWh — schedule heavy appliances to run within this window.
- Avoid peak: 20:00 CEST hits € 0.1387 /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 € 0.19 — over a year that's significant savings.
- EV charging in Prague: a 50 kWh charge during the cheapest hour costs around € 0.00.
- Typical monthly bill in Prague: a household using 5 000 kWh/year pays about € 35 this month at current wholesale prices (€ 0.1036 /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 12:00 CEST at € -0.0000 /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 — running large appliances during the cheapest window every day adds up over a year.
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: 2026-06-06 (CEST).