⚡️ Electricity prices 🇭🇺 Budapest HU ⚡️
Live wholesale day-ahead prices for Budapest, served from the HU bidding zone.
Wholesale electricity in Budapest follows the Hungary day-ahead auction. Today's average is € 0.1637 /kWh, typical of a central European location at this time of year.
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Today's average
59.7 Ft€ 0.1637 /kWh
▲ 13% vs yesterday
Cheapest hour (11:00)
30.4 Ft€ 0.0835 /kWh
Most expensive (20:00)
123.5 Ft€ 0.3389 /kWh
Tomorrow's day-ahead prices: not yet published — the next-day auction is delayed.
Price comparison — Budapest
| Period | Average | vs today |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 59.7 Ft€ 0.1637 /kWh | — |
| Yesterday | 52.8 Ft€ 0.1449 /kWh | ▼ 11% |
| Last 7 days | 52.3 Ft€ 0.1434 /kWh | ▼ 12% |
| Last 30 days | 49.4 Ft€ 0.1357 /kWh | ▼ 17% |
| Current month | 55.1 Ft€ 0.1511 /kWh | ▼ 8% |
| Previous month | 43.2 Ft€ 0.1186 /kWh | ▼ 28% |
| Same month last year | 29.7 Ft€ 0.0815 /kWh | ▼ 50% |
Monthly cost estimate for an average household using 5 000 kWh/year (~417 kWh/month) at this rate: 24,861 Ft / month (298,329 Ft / year wholesale, before taxes and grid fees).
Today's hourly prices — Budapest
| Hour (CEST) | HUF/MWh€/MWh | HUF/kWh€/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 02:00 | 52,278 Ft€ 143.42 | 52.3 Ft€ 0.1434 |
| 03:00 | 52,022 Ft€ 142.72 | 52.0 Ft€ 0.1427 |
| 04:00 | 52,823 Ft€ 144.92 | 52.8 Ft€ 0.1449 |
| 05:00 | 57,371 Ft€ 157.40 | 57.4 Ft€ 0.1574 |
| 06:00 | 63,508 Ft€ 174.23 | 63.5 Ft€ 0.1742 |
| 07:00 | 62,365 Ft€ 171.10 | 62.4 Ft€ 0.1711 |
| 08:00 | 57,154 Ft€ 156.80 | 57.2 Ft€ 0.1568 |
| 09:00 | 48,051 Ft€ 131.83 | 48.1 Ft€ 0.1318 |
| 10:00 | 40,292 Ft€ 110.54 | 40.3 Ft€ 0.1105 |
| 11:00 ← cheapest | 30,429 Ft€ 83.48 | 30.4 Ft€ 0.0835 |
| 12:00 | 38,691 Ft€ 106.15 | 38.7 Ft€ 0.1061 |
| 13:00 | 37,514 Ft€ 102.92 | 37.5 Ft€ 0.1029 |
| 14:00 | 36,906 Ft€ 101.25 | 36.9 Ft€ 0.1013 |
| 15:00 | 35,775 Ft€ 98.15 | 35.8 Ft€ 0.0981 |
| 16:00 | 42,743 Ft€ 117.27 | 42.7 Ft€ 0.1173 |
| 17:00 | 54,950 Ft€ 150.76 | 55.0 Ft€ 0.1508 |
| 18:00 | 74,357 Ft€ 204.00 | 74.4 Ft€ 0.2040 |
| 19:00 | 119,046 Ft€ 326.60 | 119.0 Ft€ 0.3266 |
| 20:00 ← peak | 123,515 Ft€ 338.86 | 123.5 Ft€ 0.3389 |
| 21:00 | 98,419 Ft€ 270.01 | 98.4 Ft€ 0.2700 |
| 22:00 | 77,814 Ft€ 213.48 | 77.8 Ft€ 0.2135 |
| 23:00 | 65,987 Ft€ 181.04 | 66.0 Ft€ 0.1810 |
What things cost today — Budapest
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 | 183 Ft€ 0.50 | 358 Ft€ 0.98 | 741 Ft€ 2.03 |
| 🛁 Take a bath | 7.5 | 228 Ft€ 0.63 | 447 Ft€ 1.23 | 926 Ft€ 2.54 |
| 💧 Boil 1 L of water | 0.12 | 4 Ft€ 0.01 | 7 Ft€ 0.02 | 15 Ft€ 0.04 |
| 🔌 Charge an EV (full) | 45 | 1,369 Ft€ 3.76 | 2,685 Ft€ 7.37 | 5,558 Ft€ 15.25 |
| 📱 Charge a phone | 0.02 | 1 Ft€ 0.00 | 1 Ft€ 0.00 | 2 Ft€ 0.01 |
| 👕 Run washing machine | 0.8 | 24 Ft€ 0.07 | 48 Ft€ 0.13 | 99 Ft€ 0.27 |
| 🍽️ Run dishwasher | 1.4 | 43 Ft€ 0.12 | 84 Ft€ 0.23 | 173 Ft€ 0.47 |
| 🧹 Vacuum 10 min | 0.33 | 10 Ft€ 0.03 | 20 Ft€ 0.05 | 41 Ft€ 0.11 |
| 💨 Hairdryer 10 min | 0.33 | 10 Ft€ 0.03 | 20 Ft€ 0.05 | 41 Ft€ 0.11 |
| 📺 Watch 1 h of TV | 0.6 | 18 Ft€ 0.05 | 36 Ft€ 0.10 | 74 Ft€ 0.20 |
Last 31 days — Budapest
12-month price history — Budapest
| Month | Average | HUF/MWh€/MWh |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08 | 55.1 Ft€ 0.1511 /kWh | 55,066 Ft€ 151.07 |
| 2026-07 | 43.2 Ft€ 0.1186 /kWh | 43,224 Ft€ 118.58 |
| 2026-06 | 43.4 Ft€ 0.1189 /kWh | 43,356 Ft€ 118.95 |
| 2026-05 | 38.8 Ft€ 0.1065 /kWh | 38,822 Ft€ 106.51 |
| 2026-04 | 35.2 Ft€ 0.0966 /kWh | 35,193 Ft€ 96.55 |
| 2026-03 | 42.8 Ft€ 0.1174 /kWh | 42,808 Ft€ 117.44 |
| 2026-02 | 41.3 Ft€ 0.1133 /kWh | 41,296 Ft€ 113.29 |
| 2026-01 | 54.7 Ft€ 0.1501 /kWh | 54,720 Ft€ 150.12 |
| 2025-12 | 42.4 Ft€ 0.1164 /kWh | 42,412 Ft€ 116.36 |
| 2025-11 | 45.2 Ft€ 0.1241 /kWh | 45,243 Ft€ 124.12 |
| 2025-10 | 44.7 Ft€ 0.1226 /kWh | 44,683 Ft€ 122.59 |
| 2025-09 | 37.3 Ft€ 0.1024 /kWh | 37,336 Ft€ 102.43 |
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 Budapest
- Cheapest hour today: 11:00 CEST at € 0.0835 /kWh — schedule heavy appliances to run within this window.
- Avoid peak: 20:00 CEST hits € 0.3389 /kWh in Budapest — postpone the dishwasher or EV charging if you can.
- Dishwasher cost in Budapest: running it at the cheapest hour costs about € 0.12; at peak it's € 0.47 — over a year that's significant savings.
- EV charging in Budapest: a 50 kWh charge during the cheapest hour costs around € 4.17.
- Typical monthly bill in Budapest: a household using 5 000 kWh/year pays about € 68 this month at current wholesale prices (€ 0.1357 /kWh 30-day average).
FAQ — Budapest
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 Budapest is 11:00 CEST at € 0.0835 /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 Budapest the most expensive hour is 4.1× 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: 2026-08-13 (CEST).