⚡️ Electricity prices 🇸🇪 Karlstad SE3 ⚡️
Electricity price in Karlstad is 0.926 kr /kWh right now.
Hourly day-ahead electricity prices for Karlstad reflect supply and demand across the SE3 (Stockholm) zone. The cheapest window today opens around 01:00 at € 0.0071 /kWh.
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Today's average
0.755 kr€ 0.0669 /kWh
▲ 15% vs yesterday
Right now (17:00)
0.926 kr€ 0.0820 /kWh
Cheapest hour (01:00)
0.080 kr€ 0.0071 /kWh
Most expensive (18:00)
1.270 kr€ 0.1124 /kWh
Tomorrow's day-ahead prices — cheapest hour at 03:00 CEST (0.052 kr€ 0.0046 /kWh), most expensive at 17:00 CEST (1.758 kr€ 0.1557 /kWh).
Price comparison — Karlstad
| Period | Average | vs today |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 0.755 kr€ 0.0669 /kWh | — |
| Yesterday | 0.657 kr€ 0.0582 /kWh | ▼ 13% |
| Last 7 days | 1.146 kr€ 0.1015 /kWh | ▲ 52% |
| Last 30 days | 0.798 kr€ 0.0707 /kWh | ▲ 6% |
| Current month | 0.839 kr€ 0.0743 /kWh | ▲ 11% |
| Previous month | 0.682 kr€ 0.0604 /kWh | ▼ 10% |
| Same month last year | 0.538 kr€ 0.0476 /kWh | ▼ 29% |
Monthly cost estimate for an average household using 5 000 kWh/year (~417 kWh/month) at this rate: 314.64 kr / month (3,775.71 kr / year wholesale, before taxes and grid fees).
Today's hourly prices — Karlstad
| Hour (CEST) | SEK/MWh€/MWh | SEK/kWh€/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 02:00 | 984.05 kr€ 87.15 | 0.984 kr€ 0.0872 |
| 03:00 | 1,010.65 kr€ 89.51 | 1.011 kr€ 0.0895 |
| 04:00 | 1,113.71 kr€ 98.63 | 1.114 kr€ 0.0986 |
| 05:00 | 1,112.86 kr€ 98.56 | 1.113 kr€ 0.0986 |
| 06:00 | 1,118.82 kr€ 99.09 | 1.119 kr€ 0.0991 |
| 07:00 | 1,071.76 kr€ 94.92 | 1.072 kr€ 0.0949 |
| 08:00 | 910.69 kr€ 80.65 | 0.911 kr€ 0.0807 |
| 09:00 | 411.24 kr€ 36.42 | 0.411 kr€ 0.0364 |
| 10:00 | 263.52 kr€ 23.34 | 0.264 kr€ 0.0233 |
| 11:00 | 222.39 kr€ 19.70 | 0.222 kr€ 0.0197 |
| 12:00 | 216.49 kr€ 19.17 | 0.216 kr€ 0.0192 |
| 13:00 | 219.45 kr€ 19.44 | 0.219 kr€ 0.0194 |
| 14:00 | 219.45 kr€ 19.44 | 0.219 kr€ 0.0194 |
| 15:00 | 233.85 kr€ 20.71 | 0.234 kr€ 0.0207 |
| 16:00 | 379.23 kr€ 33.59 | 0.379 kr€ 0.0336 |
| 17:00 | 926.30 kr€ 82.04 | 0.926 kr€ 0.0820 |
| 18:00 ← peak | 1,269.70 kr€ 112.45 | 1.270 kr€ 0.1124 |
| 19:00 | 1,239.50 kr€ 109.77 | 1.239 kr€ 0.1098 |
| 20:00 | 1,120.65 kr€ 99.25 | 1.121 kr€ 0.0992 |
| 21:00 | 1,006.27 kr€ 89.12 | 1.006 kr€ 0.0891 |
| 22:00 | 894.26 kr€ 79.20 | 0.894 kr€ 0.0792 |
| 23:00 | 526.49 kr€ 46.63 | 0.526 kr€ 0.0466 |
| 00:00 | 168.86 kr€ 14.96 | 0.169 kr€ 0.0150 |
| 01:00 ← cheapest | 79.94 kr€ 7.08 | 0.080 kr€ 0.0071 |
Tomorrow's day-ahead prices — Karlstad
Tomorrow's prices have just been published — plan ahead.
| Hour (CEST) | SEK/MWh€/MWh | SEK/kWh€/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 02:00 | 67.52 kr€ 5.98 | 0.068 kr€ 0.0060 |
| 03:00 ← cheapest | 52.14 kr€ 4.62 | 0.052 kr€ 0.0046 |
| 04:00 | 55.13 kr€ 4.88 | 0.055 kr€ 0.0049 |
| 05:00 | 221.26 kr€ 19.60 | 0.221 kr€ 0.0196 |
| 06:00 | 140.75 kr€ 12.47 | 0.141 kr€ 0.0125 |
| 07:00 | 833.91 kr€ 73.85 | 0.834 kr€ 0.0739 |
| 08:00 | 811.92 kr€ 71.91 | 0.812 kr€ 0.0719 |
| 09:00 | 662.19 kr€ 58.65 | 0.662 kr€ 0.0586 |
| 10:00 | 628.09 kr€ 55.63 | 0.628 kr€ 0.0556 |
| 11:00 | 535.64 kr€ 47.44 | 0.536 kr€ 0.0474 |
| 12:00 | 441.86 kr€ 39.13 | 0.442 kr€ 0.0391 |
| 13:00 | 446.32 kr€ 39.53 | 0.446 kr€ 0.0395 |
| 14:00 | 486.07 kr€ 43.05 | 0.486 kr€ 0.0430 |
| 15:00 | 564.18 kr€ 49.96 | 0.564 kr€ 0.0500 |
| 16:00 | 979.11 kr€ 86.71 | 0.979 kr€ 0.0867 |
| 17:00 ← peak | 1,758.40 kr€ 155.73 | 1.758 kr€ 0.1557 |
| 18:00 | 1,731.24 kr€ 153.32 | 1.731 kr€ 0.1533 |
| 19:00 | 1,650.14 kr€ 146.14 | 1.650 kr€ 0.1461 |
| 20:00 | 1,252.23 kr€ 110.90 | 1.252 kr€ 0.1109 |
| 21:00 | 886.55 kr€ 78.52 | 0.887 kr€ 0.0785 |
| 22:00 | 623.43 kr€ 55.21 | 0.623 kr€ 0.0552 |
| 23:00 | 641.39 kr€ 56.80 | 0.641 kr€ 0.0568 |
What things cost today — Karlstad
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 | 0.48 kr€ 0.04 | 4.53 kr€ 0.40 | 7.62 kr€ 0.67 |
| 🛁 Take a bath | 7.5 | 0.60 kr€ 0.05 | 5.66 kr€ 0.50 | 9.52 kr€ 0.84 |
| 💧 Boil 1 L of water | 0.12 | 0.01 kr€ 0.00 | 0.09 kr€ 0.01 | 0.15 kr€ 0.01 |
| 🔌 Charge an EV (full) | 45 | 3.60 kr€ 0.32 | 33.98 kr€ 3.01 | 57.14 kr€ 5.06 |
| 📱 Charge a phone | 0.02 | 0.00 kr€ 0.00 | 0.02 kr€ 0.00 | 0.03 kr€ 0.00 |
| 👕 Run washing machine | 0.8 | 0.06 kr€ 0.01 | 0.60 kr€ 0.05 | 1.02 kr€ 0.09 |
| 🍽️ Run dishwasher | 1.4 | 0.11 kr€ 0.01 | 1.06 kr€ 0.09 | 1.78 kr€ 0.16 |
| 🧹 Vacuum 10 min | 0.33 | 0.03 kr€ 0.00 | 0.25 kr€ 0.02 | 0.42 kr€ 0.04 |
| 💨 Hairdryer 10 min | 0.33 | 0.03 kr€ 0.00 | 0.25 kr€ 0.02 | 0.42 kr€ 0.04 |
| 📺 Watch 1 h of TV | 0.6 | 0.05 kr€ 0.00 | 0.45 kr€ 0.04 | 0.76 kr€ 0.07 |
Last 31 days — Karlstad
12-month price history — Karlstad
| Month | Average | SEK/MWh€/MWh |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09 | 0.832 kr€ 0.0737 /kWh | 831.78 kr€ 73.66 |
| 2026-08 | 0.682 kr€ 0.0604 /kWh | 681.79 kr€ 60.38 |
| 2026-07 | 0.548 kr€ 0.0485 /kWh | 547.88 kr€ 48.52 |
| 2026-06 | 0.805 kr€ 0.0713 /kWh | 805.26 kr€ 71.32 |
| 2026-05 | 0.800 kr€ 0.0709 /kWh | 800.10 kr€ 70.86 |
| 2026-04 | 0.584 kr€ 0.0517 /kWh | 583.68 kr€ 51.69 |
| 2026-03 | 0.616 kr€ 0.0545 /kWh | 615.59 kr€ 54.52 |
| 2026-02 | 1.171 kr€ 0.1037 /kWh | 1,171.17 kr€ 103.72 |
| 2026-01 | 1.150 kr€ 0.1019 /kWh | 1,150.42 kr€ 101.88 |
| 2025-12 | 0.541 kr€ 0.0479 /kWh | 541.27 kr€ 47.94 |
| 2025-11 | 0.719 kr€ 0.0637 /kWh | 719.50 kr€ 63.72 |
| 2025-10 | 0.651 kr€ 0.0576 /kWh | 650.89 kr€ 57.64 |
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 Karlstad
- Cheapest hour today: 01:00 CEST at € 0.0071 /kWh — schedule heavy appliances to run within this window.
- Avoid peak: 18:00 CEST hits € 0.1124 /kWh in Karlstad — postpone the dishwasher or EV charging if you can.
- Dishwasher cost in Karlstad: running it at the cheapest hour costs about € 0.01; at peak it's € 0.16 — over a year that's significant savings.
- EV charging in Karlstad: a 50 kWh charge during the cheapest hour costs around € 0.36.
- Typical monthly bill in Karlstad: a household using 5 000 kWh/year pays about € 28 this month at current wholesale prices (€ 0.0707 /kWh 30-day average).
FAQ — Karlstad
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 Karlstad is 01:00 CEST at € 0.0071 /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 Karlstad the most expensive hour is 15.9× 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: 2026-09-27 (CEST).