⚡️ Electricity prices 🇭🇺 Paks HU ⚡️
Electricity price in Paks is 48.1 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 € 0.0997 /kWh.
Today's average
32.9 Ft /kWh
▲ 35% vs yesterday
Right now (03:00)
48.1 Ft /kWh
Cheapest hour (13:00)
-3.8 Ft /kWh
Most expensive (20:00)
64.0 Ft /kWh
Tomorrow's day-ahead prices: published 12:00–13:00 CEST.
Price comparison — Paks
| Period | Average | vs today |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 32.9 Ft /kWh | — |
| Yesterday | 24.3 Ft /kWh | ▼ 26% |
| Last 7 days | 39.3 Ft /kWh | ▲ 19% |
| Last 30 days | 35.9 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: 13,701 Ft / month (164,406 Ft / year wholesale, before taxes and grid fees).
Today's hourly prices — Paks
| Hour (CEST) | HUF/MWh | HUF/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 02:00 | 47,799 Ft | 47.8 Ft |
| 03:00 | 48,128 Ft | 48.1 Ft |
| 04:00 | 49,369 Ft | 49.4 Ft |
| 05:00 | 50,102 Ft | 50.1 Ft |
| 06:00 | 49,205 Ft | 49.2 Ft |
| 07:00 | 41,269 Ft | 41.3 Ft |
| 08:00 | 29,430 Ft | 29.4 Ft |
| 09:00 | 1,799 Ft | 1.8 Ft |
| 10:00 | 7 Ft | 0.0 Ft |
| 11:00 | 1,454 Ft | 1.5 Ft |
| 12:00 | -366 Ft | -0.4 Ft |
| 13:00 ← cheapest | -3,788 Ft | -3.8 Ft |
| 14:00 | -1,710 Ft | -1.7 Ft |
| 15:00 | 3,930 Ft | 3.9 Ft |
| 16:00 | 10,467 Ft | 10.5 Ft |
| 17:00 | 26,029 Ft | 26.0 Ft |
| 18:00 | 47,880 Ft | 47.9 Ft |
| 19:00 | 56,643 Ft | 56.6 Ft |
| 20:00 ← peak | 63,959 Ft | 64.0 Ft |
| 21:00 | 60,170 Ft | 60.2 Ft |
| 22:00 | 57,645 Ft | 57.6 Ft |
| 23:00 | 52,933 Ft | 52.9 Ft |
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 | -23 Ft | 197 Ft | 384 Ft |
| 🛁 Take a bath | 7.5 | -28 Ft | 247 Ft | 480 Ft |
| 💧 Boil 1 L of water | 0.12 | -0 Ft | 4 Ft | 8 Ft |
| 🔌 Charge an EV (full) | 45 | -170 Ft | 1,480 Ft | 2,878 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 | 90 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 — Paks
12-month price history — Paks
| Month | Average | HUF/MWh |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 38.2 Ft /kWh | 38,234 Ft |
| 2026-04 | 34.7 Ft /kWh | 34,738 Ft |
| 2026-03 | 42.3 Ft /kWh | 42,253 Ft |
| 2026-02 | 40.8 Ft /kWh | 40,761 Ft |
| 2026-01 | 54.0 Ft /kWh | 54,011 Ft |
| 2025-12 | 41.9 Ft /kWh | 41,863 Ft |
| 2025-11 | 44.7 Ft /kWh | 44,657 Ft |
| 2025-10 | 44.1 Ft /kWh | 44,105 Ft |
| 2025-09 | 36.9 Ft /kWh | 36,853 Ft |
| 2025-08 | 29.3 Ft /kWh | 29,317 Ft |
| 2025-07 | 37.0 Ft /kWh | 37,022 Ft |
| 2025-06 | 30.3 Ft /kWh | 30,306 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 Paks
- 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 Paks — postpone the dishwasher or EV charging if you can.
- Dishwasher cost in Paks: 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 Paks: a 50 kWh charge during the cheapest hour costs around € -0.53.
- Typical monthly bill in Paks: a household using 5 000 kWh/year pays about € 38 this month at current wholesale prices (€ 0.0997 /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 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).