⚡️ Electricity prices 🇭🇺 Paks HU ⚡️
Electricity price in Paks is 66.5 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 € 0.1744 /kWh. Today, the most expensive hour costs 4.9× the cheapest — meaning smart timing genuinely saves money.
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Today's average
72.5 Ft€ 0.1990 /kWh
▼ 15% vs yesterday
Right now (09:00)
66.5 Ft€ 0.1826 /kWh
Cheapest hour (13:00)
23.8 Ft€ 0.0652 /kWh
Most expensive (19:00)
116.6 Ft€ 0.3201 /kWh
Tomorrow's day-ahead prices: published 12:00–13:00 CEST.
Price comparison — Paks
| Period | Average | vs today |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 72.5 Ft€ 0.1990 /kWh | — |
| Yesterday | 85.2 Ft€ 0.2339 /kWh | ▲ 18% |
| Last 7 days | 65.4 Ft€ 0.1795 /kWh | ▼ 10% |
| Last 30 days | 63.5 Ft€ 0.1744 /kWh | ▼ 12% |
| Current month | 66.1 Ft€ 0.1815 /kWh | ▼ 9% |
| Previous month | 55.4 Ft€ 0.1522 /kWh | ▼ 24% |
| Same month last year | 37.3 Ft€ 0.1024 /kWh | ▼ 49% |
Monthly cost estimate for an average household using 5 000 kWh/year (~417 kWh/month) at this rate: 30,202 Ft / month (362,423 Ft / year wholesale, before taxes and grid fees).
Today's hourly prices — Paks
| Hour (CEST) | HUF/MWh€/MWh | HUF/kWh€/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 02:00 | 64,891 Ft€ 178.14 | 64.9 Ft€ 0.1781 |
| 03:00 | 67,190 Ft€ 184.45 | 67.2 Ft€ 0.1844 |
| 04:00 | 66,416 Ft€ 182.32 | 66.4 Ft€ 0.1823 |
| 05:00 | 73,045 Ft€ 200.52 | 73.0 Ft€ 0.2005 |
| 06:00 | 101,645 Ft€ 279.03 | 101.6 Ft€ 0.2790 |
| 07:00 | 110,710 Ft€ 303.91 | 110.7 Ft€ 0.3039 |
| 08:00 | 84,682 Ft€ 232.47 | 84.7 Ft€ 0.2325 |
| 09:00 | 66,529 Ft€ 182.63 | 66.5 Ft€ 0.1826 |
| 10:00 | 51,112 Ft€ 140.31 | 51.1 Ft€ 0.1403 |
| 11:00 | 34,401 Ft€ 94.44 | 34.4 Ft€ 0.0944 |
| 12:00 | 28,470 Ft€ 78.16 | 28.5 Ft€ 0.0782 |
| 13:00 ← cheapest | 23,760 Ft€ 65.23 | 23.8 Ft€ 0.0652 |
| 14:00 | 33,457 Ft€ 91.85 | 33.5 Ft€ 0.0918 |
| 15:00 | 45,044 Ft€ 123.65 | 45.0 Ft€ 0.1237 |
| 16:00 | 63,064 Ft€ 173.12 | 63.1 Ft€ 0.1731 |
| 17:00 | 83,181 Ft€ 228.34 | 83.2 Ft€ 0.2283 |
| 18:00 | 97,480 Ft€ 267.60 | 97.5 Ft€ 0.2676 |
| 19:00 ← peak | 116,596 Ft€ 320.07 | 116.6 Ft€ 0.3201 |
| 20:00 | 107,006 Ft€ 293.75 | 107.0 Ft€ 0.2937 |
| 21:00 | 94,783 Ft€ 260.19 | 94.8 Ft€ 0.2602 |
| 22:00 | 100,918 Ft€ 277.03 | 100.9 Ft€ 0.2770 |
| 23:00 | 86,397 Ft€ 237.17 | 86.4 Ft€ 0.2372 |
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 | 143 Ft€ 0.39 | 435 Ft€ 1.19 | 700 Ft€ 1.92 |
| 🛁 Take a bath | 7.5 | 178 Ft€ 0.49 | 544 Ft€ 1.49 | 874 Ft€ 2.40 |
| 💧 Boil 1 L of water | 0.12 | 3 Ft€ 0.01 | 9 Ft€ 0.02 | 14 Ft€ 0.04 |
| 🔌 Charge an EV (full) | 45 | 1,069 Ft€ 2.94 | 3,262 Ft€ 8.95 | 5,247 Ft€ 14.40 |
| 📱 Charge a phone | 0.02 | 0 Ft€ 0.00 | 1 Ft€ 0.00 | 2 Ft€ 0.01 |
| 👕 Run washing machine | 0.8 | 19 Ft€ 0.05 | 58 Ft€ 0.16 | 93 Ft€ 0.26 |
| 🍽️ Run dishwasher | 1.4 | 33 Ft€ 0.09 | 101 Ft€ 0.28 | 163 Ft€ 0.45 |
| 🧹 Vacuum 10 min | 0.33 | 8 Ft€ 0.02 | 24 Ft€ 0.07 | 38 Ft€ 0.11 |
| 💨 Hairdryer 10 min | 0.33 | 8 Ft€ 0.02 | 24 Ft€ 0.07 | 38 Ft€ 0.11 |
| 📺 Watch 1 h of TV | 0.6 | 14 Ft€ 0.04 | 43 Ft€ 0.12 | 70 Ft€ 0.19 |
Last 31 days — Paks
12-month price history — Paks
| Month | Average | HUF/MWh€/MWh |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09 | 66.1 Ft€ 0.1815 /kWh | 66,126 Ft€ 181.52 |
| 2026-08 | 55.4 Ft€ 0.1522 /kWh | 55,432 Ft€ 152.17 |
| 2026-07 | 43.2 Ft€ 0.1186 /kWh | 43,198 Ft€ 118.58 |
| 2026-06 | 43.3 Ft€ 0.1189 /kWh | 43,329 Ft€ 118.95 |
| 2026-05 | 38.8 Ft€ 0.1065 /kWh | 38,799 Ft€ 106.51 |
| 2026-04 | 35.2 Ft€ 0.0966 /kWh | 35,172 Ft€ 96.55 |
| 2026-03 | 42.8 Ft€ 0.1174 /kWh | 42,782 Ft€ 117.44 |
| 2026-02 | 41.3 Ft€ 0.1133 /kWh | 41,271 Ft€ 113.29 |
| 2026-01 | 54.7 Ft€ 0.1501 /kWh | 54,687 Ft€ 150.12 |
| 2025-12 | 42.4 Ft€ 0.1164 /kWh | 42,386 Ft€ 116.36 |
| 2025-11 | 45.2 Ft€ 0.1241 /kWh | 45,216 Ft€ 124.12 |
| 2025-10 | 44.7 Ft€ 0.1226 /kWh | 44,656 Ft€ 122.59 |
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 € 0.0652 /kWh — schedule heavy appliances to run within this window.
- Avoid peak: 19:00 CEST hits € 0.3201 /kWh in Paks — postpone the dishwasher or EV charging if you can.
- Dishwasher cost in Paks: running it at the cheapest hour costs about € 0.09; at peak it's € 0.45 — over a year that's significant savings.
- EV charging in Paks: a 50 kWh charge during the cheapest hour costs around € 3.26.
- Typical monthly bill in Paks: a household using 5 000 kWh/year pays about € 83 this month at current wholesale prices (€ 0.1744 /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 € 0.0652 /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 4.9× 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: 2026-09-23 (CEST).