⚡️ Electricity prices 🇭🇺 Esztergom HU ⚡️
Live wholesale day-ahead prices for Esztergom, served from the HU bidding zone.
Hourly day-ahead electricity prices for Esztergom reflect supply and demand across the Hungary zone. The cheapest window today opens around 14:00 at € -0.0236 /kWh.
Today's average
21.2 Ft /kWh
▲ 26% vs yesterday
Cheapest hour (14:00)
-8.4 Ft /kWh
Most expensive (18:00)
65.5 Ft /kWh
Tomorrow's day-ahead prices: not yet published — the next-day auction is delayed.
Price comparison — Esztergom
| Period | Average | vs today |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 21.2 Ft /kWh | — |
| Yesterday | 16.8 Ft /kWh | ▼ 21% |
| Last 7 days | 34.2 Ft /kWh | ▲ 61% |
| Last 30 days | 37.1 Ft /kWh | ▲ 75% |
| Current month | 35.7 Ft /kWh | ▲ 68% |
| Previous month | 37.7 Ft /kWh | ▲ 78% |
| Same month last year | 29.8 Ft /kWh | ▲ 40% |
Monthly cost estimate for an average household using 5 000 kWh/year (~417 kWh/month) at this rate: 8,848 Ft / month (106,175 Ft / year wholesale, before taxes and grid fees).
Today's hourly prices — Esztergom
| Hour (CEST) | HUF/MWh | HUF/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 02:00 | 34,595 Ft | 34.6 Ft |
| 03:00 | 32,113 Ft | 32.1 Ft |
| 04:00 | 28,427 Ft | 28.4 Ft |
| 05:00 | 26,839 Ft | 26.8 Ft |
| 06:00 | 6,010 Ft | 6.0 Ft |
| 07:00 | 163 Ft | 0.2 Ft |
| 08:00 | -123 Ft | -0.1 Ft |
| 09:00 | -1,003 Ft | -1.0 Ft |
| 10:00 | -2,256 Ft | -2.3 Ft |
| 11:00 | -3,289 Ft | -3.3 Ft |
| 12:00 | -5,310 Ft | -5.3 Ft |
| 13:00 | -8,295 Ft | -8.3 Ft |
| 14:00 ← cheapest | -8,362 Ft | -8.4 Ft |
| 15:00 | -4,631 Ft | -4.6 Ft |
| 16:00 | 4 Ft | 0.0 Ft |
| 17:00 | 1,125 Ft | 1.1 Ft |
| 18:00 ← peak | 65,534 Ft | 65.5 Ft |
| 19:00 | 57,826 Ft | 57.8 Ft |
| 20:00 | 53,752 Ft | 53.8 Ft |
| 21:00 | 51,332 Ft | 51.3 Ft |
| 22:00 | 40,733 Ft | 40.7 Ft |
| 23:00 | 49,218 Ft | 49.2 Ft |
What things cost today — Esztergom
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 | -50 Ft | 127 Ft | 393 Ft |
| 🛁 Take a bath | 7.5 | -63 Ft | 159 Ft | 492 Ft |
| 💧 Boil 1 L of water | 0.12 | -1 Ft | 3 Ft | 8 Ft |
| 🔌 Charge an EV (full) | 45 | -376 Ft | 956 Ft | 2,949 Ft |
| 📱 Charge a phone | 0.02 | -0 Ft | 0 Ft | 1 Ft |
| 👕 Run washing machine | 0.8 | -7 Ft | 17 Ft | 52 Ft |
| 🍽️ Run dishwasher | 1.4 | -12 Ft | 30 Ft | 92 Ft |
| 🧹 Vacuum 10 min | 0.33 | -3 Ft | 7 Ft | 22 Ft |
| 💨 Hairdryer 10 min | 0.33 | -3 Ft | 7 Ft | 22 Ft |
| 📺 Watch 1 h of TV | 0.6 | -5 Ft | 13 Ft | 39 Ft |
Last 31 days — Esztergom
12-month price history — Esztergom
| Month | Average | HUF/MWh |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06 | 35.7 Ft /kWh | 35,746 Ft |
| 2026-05 | 37.7 Ft /kWh | 37,720 Ft |
| 2026-04 | 34.2 Ft /kWh | 34,194 Ft |
| 2026-03 | 41.6 Ft /kWh | 41,592 Ft |
| 2026-02 | 40.1 Ft /kWh | 40,123 Ft |
| 2026-01 | 53.2 Ft /kWh | 53,166 Ft |
| 2025-12 | 41.2 Ft /kWh | 41,207 Ft |
| 2025-11 | 44.0 Ft /kWh | 43,958 Ft |
| 2025-10 | 43.4 Ft /kWh | 43,415 Ft |
| 2025-09 | 36.3 Ft /kWh | 36,276 Ft |
| 2025-08 | 28.9 Ft /kWh | 28,858 Ft |
| 2025-07 | 36.4 Ft /kWh | 36,442 Ft |
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 Esztergom
- Cheapest hour today: 14:00 CEST at € -0.0236 /kWh — schedule heavy appliances to run within this window.
- Avoid peak: 18:00 CEST hits € 0.1850 /kWh in Esztergom — postpone the dishwasher or EV charging if you can.
- Dishwasher cost in Esztergom: running it at the cheapest hour costs about € -0.03; at peak it's € 0.26 — over a year that's significant savings.
- EV charging in Esztergom: a 50 kWh charge during the cheapest hour costs around € -1.18.
- Typical monthly bill in Esztergom: a household using 5 000 kWh/year pays about € 25 this month at current wholesale prices (€ 0.1048 /kWh 30-day average).
FAQ — Esztergom
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 Esztergom is 14:00 CEST at € -0.0236 /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: 2026-06-14 (CEST).