⚡️ Electricity prices 🇭🇺 Paks HU ⚡️
Electricity price in Paks is 26.4 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 € 0.1181 /kWh. Today, the most expensive hour costs 2.6× the cheapest — meaning smart timing genuinely saves money.
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Today's average
44.9 Ft€ 0.1259 /kWh
▲ 55% vs yesterday
Right now (11:00)
26.4 Ft€ 0.0740 /kWh
Cheapest hour (12:00)
24.5 Ft€ 0.0688 /kWh
Most expensive (20:00)
64.3 Ft€ 0.1804 /kWh
Tomorrow's day-ahead prices: published 12:00–13:00 CEST.
Price comparison — Paks
| Period | Average | vs today |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 44.9 Ft€ 0.1259 /kWh | — |
| Yesterday | 28.9 Ft€ 0.0810 /kWh | ▼ 36% |
| Last 7 days | 39.5 Ft€ 0.1110 /kWh | ▼ 12% |
| Last 30 days | 42.1 Ft€ 0.1181 /kWh | ▼ 6% |
| Current month | 38.3 Ft€ 0.1074 /kWh | ▼ 15% |
| Previous month | 42.4 Ft€ 0.1189 /kWh | ▼ 6% |
| Same month last year | 36.7 Ft€ 0.1029 /kWh | ▼ 18% |
Monthly cost estimate for an average household using 5 000 kWh/year (~417 kWh/month) at this rate: 18,696 Ft / month (224,350 Ft / year wholesale, before taxes and grid fees).
Today's hourly prices — Paks
| Hour (CEST) | HUF/MWh€/MWh | HUF/kWh€/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 02:00 | 43,221 Ft€ 121.27 | 43.2 Ft€ 0.1213 |
| 03:00 | 43,561 Ft€ 122.23 | 43.6 Ft€ 0.1222 |
| 04:00 | 44,087 Ft€ 123.70 | 44.1 Ft€ 0.1237 |
| 05:00 | 48,333 Ft€ 135.62 | 48.3 Ft€ 0.1356 |
| 06:00 | 53,321 Ft€ 149.61 | 53.3 Ft€ 0.1496 |
| 07:00 | 52,679 Ft€ 147.81 | 52.7 Ft€ 0.1478 |
| 08:00 | 49,756 Ft€ 139.61 | 49.8 Ft€ 0.1396 |
| 09:00 | 42,494 Ft€ 119.23 | 42.5 Ft€ 0.1192 |
| 10:00 | 34,999 Ft€ 98.20 | 35.0 Ft€ 0.0982 |
| 11:00 | 26,388 Ft€ 74.04 | 26.4 Ft€ 0.0740 |
| 12:00 ← cheapest | 24,527 Ft€ 68.82 | 24.5 Ft€ 0.0688 |
| 13:00 | 27,075 Ft€ 75.97 | 27.1 Ft€ 0.0760 |
| 14:00 | 28,538 Ft€ 80.07 | 28.5 Ft€ 0.0801 |
| 15:00 | 31,097 Ft€ 87.25 | 31.1 Ft€ 0.0873 |
| 16:00 | 36,435 Ft€ 102.23 | 36.4 Ft€ 0.1022 |
| 17:00 | 47,583 Ft€ 133.51 | 47.6 Ft€ 0.1335 |
| 18:00 | 55,628 Ft€ 156.08 | 55.6 Ft€ 0.1561 |
| 19:00 | 62,472 Ft€ 175.29 | 62.5 Ft€ 0.1753 |
| 20:00 ← peak | 64,296 Ft€ 180.41 | 64.3 Ft€ 0.1804 |
| 21:00 | 60,043 Ft€ 168.47 | 60.0 Ft€ 0.1685 |
| 22:00 | 56,693 Ft€ 159.07 | 56.7 Ft€ 0.1591 |
| 23:00 | 53,114 Ft€ 149.03 | 53.1 Ft€ 0.1490 |
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 | 147 Ft€ 0.41 | 269 Ft€ 0.76 | 386 Ft€ 1.08 |
| 🛁 Take a bath | 7.5 | 184 Ft€ 0.52 | 337 Ft€ 0.94 | 482 Ft€ 1.35 |
| 💧 Boil 1 L of water | 0.12 | 3 Ft€ 0.01 | 5 Ft€ 0.02 | 8 Ft€ 0.02 |
| 🔌 Charge an EV (full) | 45 | 1,104 Ft€ 3.10 | 2,019 Ft€ 5.67 | 2,893 Ft€ 8.12 |
| 📱 Charge a phone | 0.02 | 0 Ft€ 0.00 | 1 Ft€ 0.00 | 1 Ft€ 0.00 |
| 👕 Run washing machine | 0.8 | 20 Ft€ 0.06 | 36 Ft€ 0.10 | 51 Ft€ 0.14 |
| 🍽️ Run dishwasher | 1.4 | 34 Ft€ 0.10 | 63 Ft€ 0.18 | 90 Ft€ 0.25 |
| 🧹 Vacuum 10 min | 0.33 | 8 Ft€ 0.02 | 15 Ft€ 0.04 | 21 Ft€ 0.06 |
| 💨 Hairdryer 10 min | 0.33 | 8 Ft€ 0.02 | 15 Ft€ 0.04 | 21 Ft€ 0.06 |
| 📺 Watch 1 h of TV | 0.6 | 15 Ft€ 0.04 | 27 Ft€ 0.08 | 39 Ft€ 0.11 |
Last 31 days — Paks
12-month price history — Paks
| Month | Average | HUF/MWh€/MWh |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07 | 38.3 Ft€ 0.1074 /kWh | 38,261 Ft€ 107.35 |
| 2026-06 | 42.4 Ft€ 0.1189 /kWh | 42,392 Ft€ 118.95 |
| 2026-05 | 38.0 Ft€ 0.1065 /kWh | 37,960 Ft€ 106.51 |
| 2026-04 | 34.4 Ft€ 0.0966 /kWh | 34,411 Ft€ 96.55 |
| 2026-03 | 41.9 Ft€ 0.1174 /kWh | 41,856 Ft€ 117.44 |
| 2026-02 | 40.4 Ft€ 0.1133 /kWh | 40,378 Ft€ 113.29 |
| 2026-01 | 53.5 Ft€ 0.1501 /kWh | 53,504 Ft€ 150.12 |
| 2025-12 | 41.5 Ft€ 0.1164 /kWh | 41,469 Ft€ 116.36 |
| 2025-11 | 44.2 Ft€ 0.1241 /kWh | 44,238 Ft€ 124.12 |
| 2025-10 | 43.7 Ft€ 0.1226 /kWh | 43,690 Ft€ 122.59 |
| 2025-09 | 36.5 Ft€ 0.1024 /kWh | 36,507 Ft€ 102.43 |
| 2025-08 | 29.0 Ft€ 0.0815 /kWh | 29,041 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: 12:00 CEST at € 0.0688 /kWh — schedule heavy appliances to run within this window.
- Avoid peak: 20:00 CEST hits € 0.1804 /kWh in Paks — postpone the dishwasher or EV charging if you can.
- Dishwasher cost in Paks: running it at the cheapest hour costs about € 0.10; at peak it's € 0.25 — over a year that's significant savings.
- EV charging in Paks: a 50 kWh charge during the cheapest hour costs around € 3.44.
- Typical monthly bill in Paks: a household using 5 000 kWh/year pays about € 52 this month at current wholesale prices (€ 0.1181 /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 12:00 CEST at € 0.0688 /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 2.6× 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: 2026-07-13 (CEST).