⚡️ Electricity prices 🇭🇺 Paks HU ⚡️
Electricity price in Paks is 32.0 Ft /kWh right now.
Paks buys its electricity from the European day-ahead market via the HU zone. Over the last 30 days the average price was € 0.1277 /kWh. Today, the most expensive hour costs 14.9× the cheapest — meaning smart timing genuinely saves money.
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Today's average
47.6 Ft€ 0.1310 /kWh
▲ 1% vs yesterday
Right now (16:00)
32.0 Ft€ 0.0882 /kWh
Cheapest hour (14:00)
4.9 Ft€ 0.0135 /kWh
Most expensive (21:00)
73.0 Ft€ 0.2009 /kWh
Tomorrow's day-ahead prices — cheapest hour at 13:00 CEST (-3.3 Ft€ -0.0092 /kWh), most expensive at 20:00 CEST (62.6 Ft€ 0.1722 /kWh).
Price comparison — Paks
| Period | Average | vs today |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 47.6 Ft€ 0.1310 /kWh | — |
| Yesterday | 47.3 Ft€ 0.1301 /kWh | ▼ 1% |
| Last 7 days | 45.0 Ft€ 0.1237 /kWh | ▼ 6% |
| Last 30 days | 46.4 Ft€ 0.1277 /kWh | ▼ 3% |
| Current month | 43.2 Ft€ 0.1188 /kWh | ▼ 9% |
| Previous month | 43.2 Ft€ 0.1189 /kWh | ▼ 9% |
| Same month last year | 37.4 Ft€ 0.1029 /kWh | ▼ 21% |
Monthly cost estimate for an average household using 5 000 kWh/year (~417 kWh/month) at this rate: 19,844 Ft / month (238,129 Ft / year wholesale, before taxes and grid fees).
Today's hourly prices — Paks
| Hour (CEST) | HUF/MWh€/MWh | HUF/kWh€/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 02:00 | 55,680 Ft€ 153.17 | 55.7 Ft€ 0.1532 |
| 03:00 | 54,129 Ft€ 148.90 | 54.1 Ft€ 0.1489 |
| 04:00 | 53,109 Ft€ 146.09 | 53.1 Ft€ 0.1461 |
| 05:00 | 58,670 Ft€ 161.39 | 58.7 Ft€ 0.1614 |
| 06:00 | 62,804 Ft€ 172.76 | 62.8 Ft€ 0.1728 |
| 07:00 | 60,880 Ft€ 167.47 | 60.9 Ft€ 0.1675 |
| 08:00 | 57,912 Ft€ 159.31 | 57.9 Ft€ 0.1593 |
| 09:00 | 40,519 Ft€ 111.46 | 40.5 Ft€ 0.1115 |
| 10:00 | 35,571 Ft€ 97.85 | 35.6 Ft€ 0.0978 |
| 11:00 | 26,320 Ft€ 72.40 | 26.3 Ft€ 0.0724 |
| 12:00 | 14,388 Ft€ 39.58 | 14.4 Ft€ 0.0396 |
| 13:00 | 6,417 Ft€ 17.65 | 6.4 Ft€ 0.0177 |
| 14:00 ← cheapest | 4,913 Ft€ 13.52 | 4.9 Ft€ 0.0135 |
| 15:00 | 17,327 Ft€ 47.66 | 17.3 Ft€ 0.0477 |
| 16:00 | 32,049 Ft€ 88.16 | 32.0 Ft€ 0.0882 |
| 17:00 | 43,073 Ft€ 118.49 | 43.1 Ft€ 0.1185 |
| 18:00 | 57,162 Ft€ 157.24 | 57.2 Ft€ 0.1572 |
| 19:00 | 65,640 Ft€ 180.56 | 65.6 Ft€ 0.1806 |
| 20:00 | 71,873 Ft€ 197.71 | 71.9 Ft€ 0.1977 |
| 21:00 ← peak | 73,027 Ft€ 200.88 | 73.0 Ft€ 0.2009 |
| 22:00 | 70,407 Ft€ 193.68 | 70.4 Ft€ 0.1937 |
| 23:00 | 65,477 Ft€ 180.11 | 65.5 Ft€ 0.1801 |
| 00:00 | 61,098 Ft€ 168.07 | 61.1 Ft€ 0.1681 |
| 01:00 | 56,090 Ft€ 154.29 | 56.1 Ft€ 0.1543 |
Tomorrow's day-ahead prices — Paks
Tomorrow's prices have just been published — plan ahead.
| Hour (CEST) | HUF/MWh€/MWh | HUF/kWh€/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 02:00 | 58,893 Ft€ 162.00 | 58.9 Ft€ 0.1620 |
| 03:00 | 55,933 Ft€ 153.86 | 55.9 Ft€ 0.1539 |
| 04:00 | 56,531 Ft€ 155.51 | 56.5 Ft€ 0.1555 |
| 05:00 | 52,154 Ft€ 143.47 | 52.2 Ft€ 0.1435 |
| 06:00 | 49,749 Ft€ 136.85 | 49.7 Ft€ 0.1369 |
| 07:00 | 41,983 Ft€ 115.49 | 42.0 Ft€ 0.1155 |
| 08:00 | 25,398 Ft€ 69.87 | 25.4 Ft€ 0.0699 |
| 09:00 | 3,918 Ft€ 10.78 | 3.9 Ft€ 0.0108 |
| 10:00 | -43 Ft€ -0.12 | -0.0 Ft€ -0.0001 |
| 11:00 | -948 Ft€ -2.61 | -0.9 Ft€ -0.0026 |
| 12:00 | -2,165 Ft€ -5.96 | -2.2 Ft€ -0.0060 |
| 13:00 ← cheapest | -3,344 Ft€ -9.20 | -3.3 Ft€ -0.0092 |
| 14:00 | -2,237 Ft€ -6.15 | -2.2 Ft€ -0.0062 |
| 15:00 | -186 Ft€ -0.51 | -0.2 Ft€ -0.0005 |
| 16:00 | -36 Ft€ -0.10 | -0.0 Ft€ -0.0001 |
| 17:00 | 17,158 Ft€ 47.20 | 17.2 Ft€ 0.0472 |
| 18:00 | 44,613 Ft€ 122.72 | 44.6 Ft€ 0.1227 |
| 19:00 | 58,487 Ft€ 160.89 | 58.5 Ft€ 0.1609 |
| 20:00 ← peak | 62,585 Ft€ 172.16 | 62.6 Ft€ 0.1722 |
| 21:00 | 61,074 Ft€ 168.00 | 61.1 Ft€ 0.1680 |
| 22:00 | 60,158 Ft€ 165.48 | 60.2 Ft€ 0.1655 |
| 23:00 | 58,165 Ft€ 160.00 | 58.2 Ft€ 0.1600 |
What things cost today — Paks
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 | 29 Ft€ 0.08 | 286 Ft€ 0.79 | 438 Ft€ 1.21 |
| 🛁 Take a bath | 7.5 | 37 Ft€ 0.10 | 357 Ft€ 0.98 | 548 Ft€ 1.51 |
| 💧 Boil 1 L of water | 0.12 | 1 Ft€ 0.00 | 6 Ft€ 0.02 | 9 Ft€ 0.02 |
| 🔌 Charge an EV (full) | 45 | 221 Ft€ 0.61 | 2,143 Ft€ 5.90 | 3,286 Ft€ 9.04 |
| 📱 Charge a phone | 0.02 | 0 Ft€ 0.00 | 1 Ft€ 0.00 | 1 Ft€ 0.00 |
| 👕 Run washing machine | 0.8 | 4 Ft€ 0.01 | 38 Ft€ 0.10 | 58 Ft€ 0.16 |
| 🍽️ Run dishwasher | 1.4 | 7 Ft€ 0.02 | 67 Ft€ 0.18 | 102 Ft€ 0.28 |
| 🧹 Vacuum 10 min | 0.33 | 2 Ft€ 0.00 | 16 Ft€ 0.04 | 24 Ft€ 0.07 |
| 💨 Hairdryer 10 min | 0.33 | 2 Ft€ 0.00 | 16 Ft€ 0.04 | 24 Ft€ 0.07 |
| 📺 Watch 1 h of TV | 0.6 | 3 Ft€ 0.01 | 29 Ft€ 0.08 | 44 Ft€ 0.12 |
Last 31 days — Paks
12-month price history — Paks
| Month | Average | HUF/MWh€/MWh |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07 | 42.8 Ft€ 0.1177 /kWh | 42,799 Ft€ 117.73 |
| 2026-06 | 43.2 Ft€ 0.1189 /kWh | 43,240 Ft€ 118.95 |
| 2026-05 | 38.7 Ft€ 0.1065 /kWh | 38,719 Ft€ 106.51 |
| 2026-04 | 35.1 Ft€ 0.0966 /kWh | 35,100 Ft€ 96.55 |
| 2026-03 | 42.7 Ft€ 0.1174 /kWh | 42,694 Ft€ 117.44 |
| 2026-02 | 41.2 Ft€ 0.1133 /kWh | 41,186 Ft€ 113.29 |
| 2026-01 | 54.6 Ft€ 0.1501 /kWh | 54,574 Ft€ 150.12 |
| 2025-12 | 42.3 Ft€ 0.1164 /kWh | 42,299 Ft€ 116.36 |
| 2025-11 | 45.1 Ft€ 0.1241 /kWh | 45,123 Ft€ 124.12 |
| 2025-10 | 44.6 Ft€ 0.1226 /kWh | 44,564 Ft€ 122.59 |
| 2025-09 | 37.2 Ft€ 0.1024 /kWh | 37,237 Ft€ 102.43 |
| 2025-08 | 29.6 Ft€ 0.0815 /kWh | 29,622 Ft€ 81.48 |
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 Paks
- Cheapest hour today: 14:00 CEST at € 0.0135 /kWh — schedule heavy appliances to run within this window.
- Avoid peak: 21:00 CEST hits € 0.2009 /kWh in Paks — postpone the dishwasher or EV charging if you can.
- Dishwasher cost in Paks: running it at the cheapest hour costs about € 0.02; at peak it's € 0.28 — over a year that's significant savings.
- EV charging in Paks: a 50 kWh charge during the cheapest hour costs around € 0.68.
- Typical monthly bill in Paks: a household using 5 000 kWh/year pays about € 55 this month at current wholesale prices (€ 0.1277 /kWh 30-day average).
FAQ — Paks
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 Paks is 14:00 CEST at € 0.0135 /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 Paks the most expensive hour is 14.9× 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: 2026-07-24 (CEST).