⚡️ Electricity prices 🇭🇺 Karcag HU ⚡️
Electricity price in Karcag is 1.5 Ft /kWh right now.
Households in Karcag see wholesale prices set by Nord Pool / EPEX for the HU bidding zone. The 30-day rolling average sits at € 0.0997 /kWh — your retail bill adds taxes and grid fees on top.
Today's average
32.8 Ft /kWh
▲ 35% vs yesterday
Right now (11:00)
1.5 Ft /kWh
Cheapest hour (13:00)
-3.8 Ft /kWh
Most expensive (20:00)
63.8 Ft /kWh
Tomorrow's day-ahead prices: published 12:00–13:00 CEST.
Price comparison — Karcag
| Period | Average | vs today |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 32.8 Ft /kWh | — |
| Yesterday | 24.2 Ft /kWh | ▼ 26% |
| Last 7 days | 39.2 Ft /kWh | ▲ 19% |
| Last 30 days | 35.8 Ft /kWh | ▲ 9% |
| Current month | 38.2 Ft /kWh | ▲ 16% |
| Previous month | 34.7 Ft /kWh | ▲ 6% |
| Same month last year | 29.1 Ft /kWh | ▼ 11% |
Monthly cost estimate for an average household using 5 000 kWh/year (~417 kWh/month) at this rate: 13,674 Ft / month (164,086 Ft / year wholesale, before taxes and grid fees).
Today's hourly prices — Karcag
| Hour (CEST) | HUF/MWh | HUF/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 02:00 | 47,706 Ft | 47.7 Ft |
| 03:00 | 48,034 Ft | 48.0 Ft |
| 04:00 | 49,273 Ft | 49.3 Ft |
| 05:00 | 50,005 Ft | 50.0 Ft |
| 06:00 | 49,110 Ft | 49.1 Ft |
| 07:00 | 41,188 Ft | 41.2 Ft |
| 08:00 | 29,373 Ft | 29.4 Ft |
| 09:00 | 1,795 Ft | 1.8 Ft |
| 10:00 | 7 Ft | 0.0 Ft |
| 11:00 | 1,452 Ft | 1.5 Ft |
| 12:00 | -365 Ft | -0.4 Ft |
| 13:00 ← cheapest | -3,781 Ft | -3.8 Ft |
| 14:00 | -1,707 Ft | -1.7 Ft |
| 15:00 | 3,922 Ft | 3.9 Ft |
| 16:00 | 10,447 Ft | 10.4 Ft |
| 17:00 | 25,979 Ft | 26.0 Ft |
| 18:00 | 47,786 Ft | 47.8 Ft |
| 19:00 | 56,533 Ft | 56.5 Ft |
| 20:00 ← peak | 63,835 Ft | 63.8 Ft |
| 21:00 | 60,053 Ft | 60.1 Ft |
| 22:00 | 57,533 Ft | 57.5 Ft |
| 23:00 | 52,830 Ft | 52.8 Ft |
What things cost today — Karcag
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 | -23 Ft | 197 Ft | 383 Ft |
| 🛁 Take a bath | 7.5 | -28 Ft | 246 Ft | 479 Ft |
| 💧 Boil 1 L of water | 0.12 | -0 Ft | 4 Ft | 8 Ft |
| 🔌 Charge an EV (full) | 45 | -170 Ft | 1,477 Ft | 2,873 Ft |
| 📱 Charge a phone | 0.02 | -0 Ft | 1 Ft | 1 Ft |
| 👕 Run washing machine | 0.8 | -3 Ft | 26 Ft | 51 Ft |
| 🍽️ Run dishwasher | 1.4 | -5 Ft | 46 Ft | 89 Ft |
| 🧹 Vacuum 10 min | 0.33 | -1 Ft | 11 Ft | 21 Ft |
| 💨 Hairdryer 10 min | 0.33 | -1 Ft | 11 Ft | 21 Ft |
| 📺 Watch 1 h of TV | 0.6 | -2 Ft | 20 Ft | 38 Ft |
Last 31 days — Karcag
12-month price history — Karcag
| Month | Average | HUF/MWh |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 38.2 Ft /kWh | 38,160 Ft |
| 2026-04 | 34.7 Ft /kWh | 34,670 Ft |
| 2026-03 | 42.2 Ft /kWh | 42,171 Ft |
| 2026-02 | 40.7 Ft /kWh | 40,682 Ft |
| 2026-01 | 53.9 Ft /kWh | 53,906 Ft |
| 2025-12 | 41.8 Ft /kWh | 41,781 Ft |
| 2025-11 | 44.6 Ft /kWh | 44,570 Ft |
| 2025-10 | 44.0 Ft /kWh | 44,019 Ft |
| 2025-09 | 36.8 Ft /kWh | 36,781 Ft |
| 2025-08 | 29.3 Ft /kWh | 29,260 Ft |
| 2025-07 | 36.9 Ft /kWh | 36,950 Ft |
| 2025-06 | 30.2 Ft /kWh | 30,247 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 Karcag
- Cheapest hour today: 13:00 CEST at € -0.0105 /kWh — schedule heavy appliances to run within this window.
- Avoid peak: 20:00 CEST hits € 0.1778 /kWh in Karcag — postpone the dishwasher or EV charging if you can.
- Dishwasher cost in Karcag: running it at the cheapest hour costs about € -0.01; at peak it's € 0.25 — over a year that's significant savings.
- EV charging in Karcag: a 50 kWh charge during the cheapest hour costs around € -0.53.
- Typical monthly bill in Karcag: a household using 5 000 kWh/year pays about € 38 this month at current wholesale prices (€ 0.0997 /kWh 30-day average).
FAQ — Karcag
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 Karcag is 13:00 CEST at € -0.0105 /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: 2026-05-25 (CEST).