⚡️ Electricity prices 🇷🇴 Zărnești RO ⚡️
Live wholesale day-ahead prices for Zărnești, served from the RO bidding zone.
Hourly day-ahead electricity prices for Zărnești reflect supply and demand across the Romania zone. The cheapest window today opens around 13:00 at € 0.1093 /kWh.
Today's average
1.020 lei /kWh
▼ 0% vs yesterday
Cheapest hour (13:00)
0.567 lei /kWh
Most expensive (20:00)
1.529 lei /kWh
Tomorrow's day-ahead prices: not yet published — the next-day auction is delayed.
Price comparison — Zărnești
| Period | Average | vs today |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 1.020 lei /kWh | — |
| Yesterday | 1.022 lei /kWh | ▲ 0% |
| Last 7 days | 0.813 lei /kWh | ▼ 20% |
| Last 30 days | 0.797 lei /kWh | ▼ 22% |
| Current month | 1.021 lei /kWh | ▲ 0% |
| Previous month | 0.783 lei /kWh | ▼ 23% |
| Same month last year | 0.509 lei /kWh | ▼ 50% |
Monthly cost estimate for an average household using 5 000 kWh/year (~417 kWh/month) at this rate: 424.99 lei / month (5,099.86 lei / year wholesale, before taxes and grid fees).
Today's hourly prices — Zărnești
| Hour (EEST) | RON/MWh | RON/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 03:00 | 1,026.65 lei | 1.027 lei |
| 04:00 | 1,023.83 lei | 1.024 lei |
| 05:00 | 940.70 lei | 0.941 lei |
| 06:00 | 1,064.95 lei | 1.065 lei |
| 07:00 | 1,165.75 lei | 1.166 lei |
| 08:00 | 1,094.96 lei | 1.095 lei |
| 09:00 | 977.95 lei | 0.978 lei |
| 10:00 | 775.18 lei | 0.775 lei |
| 11:00 | 673.00 lei | 0.673 lei |
| 12:00 | 573.55 lei | 0.574 lei |
| 13:00 ← cheapest | 566.59 lei | 0.567 lei |
| 14:00 | 667.58 lei | 0.668 lei |
| 15:00 | 710.21 lei | 0.710 lei |
| 16:00 | 774.22 lei | 0.774 lei |
| 17:00 | 991.13 lei | 0.991 lei |
| 18:00 | 1,305.29 lei | 1.305 lei |
| 19:00 | 1,492.71 lei | 1.493 lei |
| 20:00 ← peak | 1,528.77 lei | 1.529 lei |
| 21:00 | 1,323.38 lei | 1.323 lei |
| 22:00 | 1,219.28 lei | 1.219 lei |
| 23:00 | 1,251.84 lei | 1.252 lei |
| 00:00 | 1,146.35 lei | 1.146 lei |
What things cost today — Zărnești
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 | 3,399.56 lei | 6,119.83 lei | 9,172.59 lei |
| 🛁 Take a bath | 7.5 | 4,249.45 lei | 7,649.79 lei | 11,465.74 lei |
| 💧 Boil 1 L of water | 0.12 | 67.99 lei | 122.40 lei | 183.45 lei |
| 🔌 Charge an EV (full) | 45 | 25,496.72 lei | 45,898.75 lei | 68,794.45 lei |
| 📱 Charge a phone | 0.02 | 11.33 lei | 20.40 lei | 30.58 lei |
| 👕 Run washing machine | 0.8 | 453.28 lei | 815.98 lei | 1,223.01 lei |
| 🍽️ Run dishwasher | 1.4 | 793.23 lei | 1,427.96 lei | 2,140.27 lei |
| 🧹 Vacuum 10 min | 0.33 | 186.98 lei | 336.59 lei | 504.49 lei |
| 💨 Hairdryer 10 min | 0.33 | 186.98 lei | 336.59 lei | 504.49 lei |
| 📺 Watch 1 h of TV | 0.6 | 339.96 lei | 611.98 lei | 917.26 lei |
Last 31 days — Zărnești
12-month price history — Zărnești
| Month | Average | RON/MWh |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09 | 1.021 lei /kWh | 1,020.94 lei |
| 2026-08 | 0.783 lei /kWh | 783.36 lei |
| 2026-07 | 0.604 lei /kWh | 604.01 lei |
| 2026-06 | 0.607 lei /kWh | 606.90 lei |
| 2026-05 | 0.568 lei /kWh | 567.78 lei |
| 2026-04 | 0.498 lei /kWh | 497.81 lei |
| 2026-03 | 0.545 lei /kWh | 545.37 lei |
| 2026-02 | 0.517 lei /kWh | 516.78 lei |
| 2026-01 | 0.775 lei /kWh | 775.41 lei |
| 2025-12 | 0.611 lei /kWh | 610.72 lei |
| 2025-11 | 0.628 lei /kWh | 627.98 lei |
| 2025-10 | 0.635 lei /kWh | 635.34 lei |
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 Zărnești
- Cheapest hour today: 13:00 EEST at € 0.1093 /kWh — schedule heavy appliances to run within this window.
- Avoid peak: 20:00 EEST hits € 0.2950 /kWh in Zărnești — postpone the dishwasher or EV charging if you can.
- Dishwasher cost in Zărnești: running it at the cheapest hour costs about € 0.15; at peak it's € 0.41 — over a year that's significant savings.
- EV charging in Zărnești: a 50 kWh charge during the cheapest hour costs around € 5.46.
- Typical monthly bill in Zărnești: a household using 5 000 kWh/year pays about € 82 this month at current wholesale prices (€ 0.1537 /kWh 30-day average).
FAQ — Zărnești
How is the electricity price determined?
Day-ahead prices are set each morning around 14:00 EEST 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 Zărnești is 13:00 EEST at € 0.1093 /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 Zărnești the most expensive hour is 2.7× 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 14:00 EEST 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: 2026-09-03 (EEST).