⚡️ Electricity prices 🇭🇺 Szolnok HU ⚡️
Electricity price in Szolnok is 35.6 Ft /kWh right now.
Szolnok buys its electricity from the European day-ahead market via the HU zone. Over the last 30 days the average price was € 0.1772 /kWh. Today, the most expensive hour costs 60.8× the cheapest — meaning smart timing genuinely saves money.
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Today's average
58.9 Ft€ 0.1612 /kWh
▲ 41% vs yesterday
Right now (09:00)
35.6 Ft€ 0.0976 /kWh
Cheapest hour (11:00)
2.1 Ft€ 0.0056 /kWh
Most expensive (19:00)
125.0 Ft€ 0.3422 /kWh
Tomorrow's day-ahead prices: published 12:00–13:00 CEST.
Price comparison — Szolnok
| Period | Average | vs today |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 58.9 Ft€ 0.1612 /kWh | — |
| Yesterday | 41.6 Ft€ 0.1139 /kWh | ▼ 29% |
| Last 7 days | 70.7 Ft€ 0.1937 /kWh | ▲ 20% |
| Last 30 days | 64.7 Ft€ 0.1772 /kWh | ▲ 10% |
| Current month | 66.1 Ft€ 0.1810 /kWh | ▲ 12% |
| Previous month | 55.6 Ft€ 0.1522 /kWh | ▼ 6% |
| Same month last year | 37.4 Ft€ 0.1024 /kWh | ▼ 36% |
Monthly cost estimate for an average household using 5 000 kWh/year (~417 kWh/month) at this rate: 24,532 Ft / month (294,389 Ft / year wholesale, before taxes and grid fees).
Today's hourly prices — Szolnok
| Hour (CEST) | HUF/MWh€/MWh | HUF/kWh€/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 02:00 | 57,232 Ft€ 156.68 | 57.2 Ft€ 0.1567 |
| 03:00 | 57,989 Ft€ 158.75 | 58.0 Ft€ 0.1588 |
| 04:00 | 59,554 Ft€ 163.04 | 59.6 Ft€ 0.1630 |
| 05:00 | 65,151 Ft€ 178.36 | 65.2 Ft€ 0.1784 |
| 06:00 | 77,122 Ft€ 211.13 | 77.1 Ft€ 0.2111 |
| 07:00 | 89,599 Ft€ 245.29 | 89.6 Ft€ 0.2453 |
| 08:00 | 69,137 Ft€ 189.27 | 69.1 Ft€ 0.1893 |
| 09:00 | 35,646 Ft€ 97.58 | 35.6 Ft€ 0.0976 |
| 10:00 | 3,751 Ft€ 10.27 | 3.8 Ft€ 0.0103 |
| 11:00 ← cheapest | 2,057 Ft€ 5.63 | 2.1 Ft€ 0.0056 |
| 12:00 | 2,692 Ft€ 7.37 | 2.7 Ft€ 0.0074 |
| 13:00 | 2,410 Ft€ 6.60 | 2.4 Ft€ 0.0066 |
| 14:00 | 13,361 Ft€ 36.58 | 13.4 Ft€ 0.0366 |
| 15:00 | 45,966 Ft€ 125.84 | 46.0 Ft€ 0.1258 |
| 16:00 | 65,633 Ft€ 179.68 | 65.6 Ft€ 0.1797 |
| 17:00 | 86,451 Ft€ 236.67 | 86.5 Ft€ 0.2367 |
| 18:00 | 112,501 Ft€ 307.99 | 112.5 Ft€ 0.3080 |
| 19:00 ← peak | 125,003 Ft€ 342.21 | 125.0 Ft€ 0.3422 |
| 20:00 | 101,295 Ft€ 277.31 | 101.3 Ft€ 0.2773 |
| 21:00 | 83,649 Ft€ 229.00 | 83.6 Ft€ 0.2290 |
| 22:00 | 74,280 Ft€ 203.35 | 74.3 Ft€ 0.2034 |
| 23:00 | 66,514 Ft€ 182.09 | 66.5 Ft€ 0.1821 |
What things cost today — Szolnok
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 Ft€ 0.03 | 353 Ft€ 0.97 | 750 Ft€ 2.05 |
| 🛁 Take a bath | 7.5 | 15 Ft€ 0.04 | 442 Ft€ 1.21 | 938 Ft€ 2.57 |
| 💧 Boil 1 L of water | 0.12 | 0 Ft€ 0.00 | 7 Ft€ 0.02 | 15 Ft€ 0.04 |
| 🔌 Charge an EV (full) | 45 | 93 Ft€ 0.25 | 2,650 Ft€ 7.25 | 5,625 Ft€ 15.40 |
| 📱 Charge a phone | 0.02 | 0 Ft€ 0.00 | 1 Ft€ 0.00 | 3 Ft€ 0.01 |
| 👕 Run washing machine | 0.8 | 2 Ft€ 0.00 | 47 Ft€ 0.13 | 100 Ft€ 0.27 |
| 🍽️ Run dishwasher | 1.4 | 3 Ft€ 0.01 | 82 Ft€ 0.23 | 175 Ft€ 0.48 |
| 🧹 Vacuum 10 min | 0.33 | 1 Ft€ 0.00 | 19 Ft€ 0.05 | 41 Ft€ 0.11 |
| 💨 Hairdryer 10 min | 0.33 | 1 Ft€ 0.00 | 19 Ft€ 0.05 | 41 Ft€ 0.11 |
| 📺 Watch 1 h of TV | 0.6 | 1 Ft€ 0.00 | 35 Ft€ 0.10 | 75 Ft€ 0.21 |
Last 31 days — Szolnok
12-month price history — Szolnok
| Month | Average | HUF/MWh€/MWh |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09 | 66.1 Ft€ 0.1810 /kWh | 66,133 Ft€ 181.05 |
| 2026-08 | 55.6 Ft€ 0.1522 /kWh | 55,584 Ft€ 152.17 |
| 2026-07 | 43.3 Ft€ 0.1186 /kWh | 43,317 Ft€ 118.58 |
| 2026-06 | 43.4 Ft€ 0.1189 /kWh | 43,448 Ft€ 118.95 |
| 2026-05 | 38.9 Ft€ 0.1065 /kWh | 38,906 Ft€ 106.51 |
| 2026-04 | 35.3 Ft€ 0.0966 /kWh | 35,269 Ft€ 96.55 |
| 2026-03 | 42.9 Ft€ 0.1174 /kWh | 42,899 Ft€ 117.44 |
| 2026-02 | 41.4 Ft€ 0.1133 /kWh | 41,384 Ft€ 113.29 |
| 2026-01 | 54.8 Ft€ 0.1501 /kWh | 54,837 Ft€ 150.12 |
| 2025-12 | 42.5 Ft€ 0.1164 /kWh | 42,502 Ft€ 116.36 |
| 2025-11 | 45.3 Ft€ 0.1241 /kWh | 45,340 Ft€ 124.12 |
| 2025-10 | 44.8 Ft€ 0.1226 /kWh | 44,779 Ft€ 122.59 |
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 Szolnok
- Cheapest hour today: 11:00 CEST at € 0.0056 /kWh — schedule heavy appliances to run within this window.
- Avoid peak: 19:00 CEST hits € 0.3422 /kWh in Szolnok — postpone the dishwasher or EV charging if you can.
- Dishwasher cost in Szolnok: running it at the cheapest hour costs about € 0.01; at peak it's € 0.48 — over a year that's significant savings.
- EV charging in Szolnok: a 50 kWh charge during the cheapest hour costs around € 0.28.
- Typical monthly bill in Szolnok: a household using 5 000 kWh/year pays about € 67 this month at current wholesale prices (€ 0.1772 /kWh 30-day average).
FAQ — Szolnok
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 Szolnok is 11:00 CEST at € 0.0056 /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 Szolnok the most expensive hour is 60.8× 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: 2026-09-28 (CEST).