⚡️ Electricity prices 🇷🇴 Zimnicea RO ⚡️
Electricity price in Zimnicea is 0.984 lei /kWh right now.
Zimnicea buys its electricity from the European day-ahead market via the RO zone. Over the last 30 days the average price was € 0.1681 /kWh. Today, the most expensive hour costs 4.3× the cheapest — meaning smart timing genuinely saves money.
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Today's average
1.220 lei€ 0.2317 /kWh
▲ 26% vs yesterday
Right now (17:00)
0.984 lei€ 0.1870 /kWh
Cheapest hour (15:00)
0.645 lei€ 0.1226 /kWh
Most expensive (20:00)
2.795 lei€ 0.5309 /kWh
Tomorrow's day-ahead prices — cheapest hour at 14:00 EEST (0.345 lei€ 0.0656 /kWh), most expensive at 20:00 EEST (1.682 lei€ 0.3196 /kWh).
Price comparison — Zimnicea
| Period | Average | vs today |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 1.220 lei€ 0.2317 /kWh | — |
| Yesterday | 0.965 lei€ 0.1833 /kWh | ▼ 21% |
| Last 7 days | 0.893 lei€ 0.1696 /kWh | ▼ 27% |
| Last 30 days | 0.885 lei€ 0.1681 /kWh | ▼ 27% |
| Current month | 0.935 lei€ 0.1777 /kWh | ▼ 23% |
| Previous month | 0.796 lei€ 0.1512 /kWh | ▼ 35% |
| Same month last year | 0.517 lei€ 0.0982 /kWh | ▼ 58% |
Monthly cost estimate for an average household using 5 000 kWh/year (~417 kWh/month) at this rate: 508.36 lei / month (6,100.29 lei / year wholesale, before taxes and grid fees).
Today's hourly prices — Zimnicea
| Hour (EEST) | RON/MWh€/MWh | RON/kWh€/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 03:00 | 1,124.55 lei€ 213.60 | 1.125 lei€ 0.2136 |
| 04:00 | 1,080.90 lei€ 205.31 | 1.081 lei€ 0.2053 |
| 05:00 | 1,022.85 lei€ 194.28 | 1.023 lei€ 0.1943 |
| 06:00 | 1,157.43 lei€ 219.85 | 1.157 lei€ 0.2198 |
| 07:00 | 1,365.90 lei€ 259.45 | 1.366 lei€ 0.2594 |
| 08:00 | 1,466.07 lei€ 278.47 | 1.466 lei€ 0.2785 |
| 09:00 | 1,311.03 lei€ 249.02 | 1.311 lei€ 0.2490 |
| 10:00 | 1,090.11 lei€ 207.06 | 1.090 lei€ 0.2071 |
| 11:00 | 888.27 lei€ 168.72 | 0.888 lei€ 0.1687 |
| 12:00 | 786.32 lei€ 149.36 | 0.786 lei€ 0.1494 |
| 13:00 | 693.08 lei€ 131.65 | 0.693 lei€ 0.1316 |
| 14:00 | 650.31 lei€ 123.52 | 0.650 lei€ 0.1235 |
| 15:00 ← cheapest | 645.48 lei€ 122.61 | 0.645 lei€ 0.1226 |
| 16:00 | 741.45 lei€ 140.84 | 0.741 lei€ 0.1408 |
| 17:00 | 984.30 lei€ 186.96 | 0.984 lei€ 0.1870 |
| 18:00 | 1,400.08 lei€ 265.94 | 1.400 lei€ 0.2659 |
| 19:00 | 1,818.74 lei€ 345.46 | 1.819 lei€ 0.3455 |
| 20:00 ← peak | 2,795.25 lei€ 530.94 | 2.795 lei€ 0.5309 |
| 21:00 | 2,119.11 lei€ 402.51 | 2.119 lei€ 0.4025 |
| 22:00 | 1,482.13 lei€ 281.52 | 1.482 lei€ 0.2815 |
| 23:00 | 1,300.08 lei€ 246.94 | 1.300 lei€ 0.2469 |
| 00:00 | 1,121.66 lei€ 213.05 | 1.122 lei€ 0.2131 |
| 01:00 | 1,014.64 lei€ 192.73 | 1.015 lei€ 0.1927 |
| 02:00 | 982.52 lei€ 186.63 | 0.983 lei€ 0.1866 |
Tomorrow's day-ahead prices — Zimnicea
Tomorrow's prices have just been published — plan ahead.
| Hour (EEST) | RON/MWh€/MWh | RON/kWh€/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 03:00 | 937.45 lei€ 178.06 | 0.937 lei€ 0.1781 |
| 04:00 | 967.64 lei€ 183.80 | 0.968 lei€ 0.1838 |
| 05:00 | 957.21 lei€ 181.82 | 0.957 lei€ 0.1818 |
| 06:00 | 1,056.13 lei€ 200.61 | 1.056 lei€ 0.2006 |
| 07:00 | 1,462.23 lei€ 277.74 | 1.462 lei€ 0.2777 |
| 08:00 | 1,579.96 lei€ 300.11 | 1.580 lei€ 0.3001 |
| 09:00 | 1,224.00 lei€ 232.49 | 1.224 lei€ 0.2325 |
| 10:00 | 961.64 lei€ 182.66 | 0.962 lei€ 0.1827 |
| 11:00 | 738.35 lei€ 140.25 | 0.738 lei€ 0.1402 |
| 12:00 | 496.40 lei€ 94.29 | 0.496 lei€ 0.0943 |
| 13:00 | 413.20 lei€ 78.49 | 0.413 lei€ 0.0785 |
| 14:00 ← cheapest | 345.39 lei€ 65.60 | 0.345 lei€ 0.0656 |
| 15:00 | 485.81 lei€ 92.28 | 0.486 lei€ 0.0923 |
| 16:00 | 653.98 lei€ 124.22 | 0.654 lei€ 0.1242 |
| 17:00 | 912.90 lei€ 173.40 | 0.913 lei€ 0.1734 |
| 18:00 | 1,204.75 lei€ 228.84 | 1.205 lei€ 0.2288 |
| 19:00 | 1,409.37 lei€ 267.70 | 1.409 lei€ 0.2677 |
| 20:00 ← peak | 1,682.49 lei€ 319.58 | 1.682 lei€ 0.3196 |
| 21:00 | 1,532.66 lei€ 291.12 | 1.533 lei€ 0.2911 |
| 22:00 | 1,348.21 lei€ 256.09 | 1.348 lei€ 0.2561 |
| 23:00 | 1,416.68 lei€ 269.09 | 1.417 lei€ 0.2691 |
| 00:00 | 1,220.50 lei€ 231.83 | 1.221 lei€ 0.2318 |
What things cost today — Zimnicea
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 | 3.87 lei€ 0.74 | 7.32 lei€ 1.39 | 16.77 lei€ 3.19 |
| 🛁 Take a bath | 7.5 | 4.84 lei€ 0.92 | 9.15 lei€ 1.74 | 20.96 lei€ 3.98 |
| 💧 Boil 1 L of water | 0.12 | 0.08 lei€ 0.01 | 0.15 lei€ 0.03 | 0.34 lei€ 0.06 |
| 🔌 Charge an EV (full) | 45 | 29.05 lei€ 5.52 | 54.90 lei€ 10.43 | 125.79 lei€ 23.89 |
| 📱 Charge a phone | 0.02 | 0.01 lei€ 0.00 | 0.02 lei€ 0.00 | 0.06 lei€ 0.01 |
| 👕 Run washing machine | 0.8 | 0.52 lei€ 0.10 | 0.98 lei€ 0.19 | 2.24 lei€ 0.42 |
| 🍽️ Run dishwasher | 1.4 | 0.90 lei€ 0.17 | 1.71 lei€ 0.32 | 3.91 lei€ 0.74 |
| 🧹 Vacuum 10 min | 0.33 | 0.21 lei€ 0.04 | 0.40 lei€ 0.08 | 0.92 lei€ 0.18 |
| 💨 Hairdryer 10 min | 0.33 | 0.21 lei€ 0.04 | 0.40 lei€ 0.08 | 0.92 lei€ 0.18 |
| 📺 Watch 1 h of TV | 0.6 | 0.39 lei€ 0.07 | 0.73 lei€ 0.14 | 1.68 lei€ 0.32 |
Last 31 days — Zimnicea
12-month price history — Zimnicea
| Month | Average | RON/MWh€/MWh |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09 | 0.940 lei€ 0.1786 /kWh | 940.49 lei€ 178.64 |
| 2026-08 | 0.796 lei€ 0.1512 /kWh | 795.82 lei€ 151.16 |
| 2026-07 | 0.614 lei€ 0.1166 /kWh | 613.61 lei€ 116.55 |
| 2026-06 | 0.617 lei€ 0.1171 /kWh | 616.55 lei€ 117.11 |
| 2026-05 | 0.577 lei€ 0.1096 /kWh | 576.81 lei€ 109.56 |
| 2026-04 | 0.506 lei€ 0.0961 /kWh | 505.73 lei€ 96.06 |
| 2026-03 | 0.554 lei€ 0.1052 /kWh | 554.04 lei€ 105.24 |
| 2026-02 | 0.525 lei€ 0.0997 /kWh | 525.00 lei€ 99.72 |
| 2026-01 | 0.788 lei€ 0.1496 /kWh | 787.74 lei€ 149.63 |
| 2025-12 | 0.620 lei€ 0.1178 /kWh | 620.43 lei€ 117.85 |
| 2025-11 | 0.638 lei€ 0.1212 /kWh | 637.97 lei€ 121.18 |
| 2025-10 | 0.645 lei€ 0.1226 /kWh | 645.44 lei€ 122.60 |
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 Zimnicea
- Cheapest hour today: 15:00 EEST at € 0.1226 /kWh — schedule heavy appliances to run within this window.
- Avoid peak: 20:00 EEST hits € 0.5309 /kWh in Zimnicea — postpone the dishwasher or EV charging if you can.
- Dishwasher cost in Zimnicea: running it at the cheapest hour costs about € 0.17; at peak it's € 0.74 — over a year that's significant savings.
- EV charging in Zimnicea: a 50 kWh charge during the cheapest hour costs around € 6.13.
- Typical monthly bill in Zimnicea: a household using 5 000 kWh/year pays about € 97 this month at current wholesale prices (€ 0.1681 /kWh 30-day average).
FAQ — Zimnicea
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 Zimnicea is 15:00 EEST at € 0.1226 /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 Zimnicea the most expensive hour is 4.3× 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: 2026-09-22 (EEST).