⚡️ Electricity prices 🇸🇪 Karlstad SE3 ⚡️
Electricity price in Karlstad is 0.976 kr /kWh right now.
Hourly day-ahead electricity prices for Karlstad reflect supply and demand across the SE3 (Stockholm) zone. The cheapest window today opens around 14:00 at € 0.0070 /kWh.
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Today's average
0.651 kr€ 0.0590 /kWh
▼ 0% vs yesterday
Right now (03:00)
0.976 kr€ 0.0884 /kWh
Cheapest hour (14:00)
0.077 kr€ 0.0070 /kWh
Most expensive (06:00)
1.066 kr€ 0.0965 /kWh
Tomorrow's day-ahead prices: published 12:00–13:00 CEST.
Price comparison — Karlstad
| Period | Average | vs today |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 0.651 kr€ 0.0590 /kWh | — |
| Yesterday | 0.653 kr€ 0.0592 /kWh | ▲ 0% |
| Last 7 days | 0.622 kr€ 0.0563 /kWh | ▼ 5% |
| Last 30 days | 0.660 kr€ 0.0598 /kWh | ▲ 1% |
| Current month | 0.623 kr€ 0.0565 /kWh | ▼ 4% |
| Previous month | 0.787 kr€ 0.0713 /kWh | ▲ 21% |
| Same month last year | 0.365 kr€ 0.0331 /kWh | ▼ 44% |
Monthly cost estimate for an average household using 5 000 kWh/year (~417 kWh/month) at this rate: 271.34 kr / month (3,256.09 kr / year wholesale, before taxes and grid fees).
Today's hourly prices — Karlstad
| Hour (CEST) | SEK/MWh€/MWh | SEK/kWh€/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 02:00 | 1,018.32 kr€ 92.24 | 1.018 kr€ 0.0922 |
| 03:00 | 975.95 kr€ 88.40 | 0.976 kr€ 0.0884 |
| 04:00 | 970.63 kr€ 87.92 | 0.971 kr€ 0.0879 |
| 05:00 | 1,037.01 kr€ 93.93 | 1.037 kr€ 0.0939 |
| 06:00 ← peak | 1,065.66 kr€ 96.52 | 1.066 kr€ 0.0965 |
| 07:00 | 1,054.23 kr€ 95.49 | 1.054 kr€ 0.0955 |
| 08:00 | 893.23 kr€ 80.91 | 0.893 kr€ 0.0809 |
| 09:00 | 606.23 kr€ 54.91 | 0.606 kr€ 0.0549 |
| 10:00 | 158.96 kr€ 14.40 | 0.159 kr€ 0.0144 |
| 11:00 | 137.70 kr€ 12.47 | 0.138 kr€ 0.0125 |
| 12:00 | 122.74 kr€ 11.12 | 0.123 kr€ 0.0111 |
| 13:00 | 103.53 kr€ 9.38 | 0.104 kr€ 0.0094 |
| 14:00 ← cheapest | 77.09 kr€ 6.98 | 0.077 kr€ 0.0070 |
| 15:00 | 82.83 kr€ 7.50 | 0.083 kr€ 0.0075 |
| 16:00 | 88.32 kr€ 8.00 | 0.088 kr€ 0.0080 |
| 17:00 | 143.77 kr€ 13.02 | 0.144 kr€ 0.0130 |
| 18:00 | 574.91 kr€ 52.07 | 0.575 kr€ 0.0521 |
| 19:00 | 807.72 kr€ 73.16 | 0.808 kr€ 0.0732 |
| 20:00 | 882.05 kr€ 79.89 | 0.882 kr€ 0.0799 |
| 21:00 | 964.94 kr€ 87.40 | 0.965 kr€ 0.0874 |
| 22:00 | 852.52 kr€ 77.22 | 0.853 kr€ 0.0772 |
| 23:00 | 889.62 kr€ 80.58 | 0.890 kr€ 0.0806 |
What things cost today — Karlstad
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 | 0.46 kr€ 0.04 | 3.91 kr€ 0.35 | 6.39 kr€ 0.58 |
| 🛁 Take a bath | 7.5 | 0.58 kr€ 0.05 | 4.88 kr€ 0.44 | 7.99 kr€ 0.72 |
| 💧 Boil 1 L of water | 0.12 | 0.01 kr€ 0.00 | 0.08 kr€ 0.01 | 0.13 kr€ 0.01 |
| 🔌 Charge an EV (full) | 45 | 3.47 kr€ 0.31 | 29.30 kr€ 2.65 | 47.95 kr€ 4.34 |
| 📱 Charge a phone | 0.02 | 0.00 kr€ 0.00 | 0.01 kr€ 0.00 | 0.02 kr€ 0.00 |
| 👕 Run washing machine | 0.8 | 0.06 kr€ 0.01 | 0.52 kr€ 0.05 | 0.85 kr€ 0.08 |
| 🍽️ Run dishwasher | 1.4 | 0.11 kr€ 0.01 | 0.91 kr€ 0.08 | 1.49 kr€ 0.14 |
| 🧹 Vacuum 10 min | 0.33 | 0.03 kr€ 0.00 | 0.21 kr€ 0.02 | 0.35 kr€ 0.03 |
| 💨 Hairdryer 10 min | 0.33 | 0.03 kr€ 0.00 | 0.21 kr€ 0.02 | 0.35 kr€ 0.03 |
| 📺 Watch 1 h of TV | 0.6 | 0.05 kr€ 0.00 | 0.39 kr€ 0.04 | 0.64 kr€ 0.06 |
Last 31 days — Karlstad
12-month price history — Karlstad
| Month | Average | SEK/MWh€/MWh |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07 | 0.623 kr€ 0.0565 /kWh | 623.35 kr€ 56.46 |
| 2026-06 | 0.787 kr€ 0.0713 /kWh | 787.36 kr€ 71.32 |
| 2026-05 | 0.782 kr€ 0.0709 /kWh | 782.31 kr€ 70.86 |
| 2026-04 | 0.571 kr€ 0.0517 /kWh | 570.71 kr€ 51.69 |
| 2026-03 | 0.602 kr€ 0.0545 /kWh | 601.91 kr€ 54.52 |
| 2026-02 | 1.145 kr€ 0.1037 /kWh | 1,145.14 kr€ 103.72 |
| 2026-01 | 1.125 kr€ 0.1019 /kWh | 1,124.85 kr€ 101.88 |
| 2025-12 | 0.529 kr€ 0.0479 /kWh | 529.24 kr€ 47.94 |
| 2025-11 | 0.704 kr€ 0.0637 /kWh | 703.51 kr€ 63.72 |
| 2025-10 | 0.636 kr€ 0.0576 /kWh | 636.42 kr€ 57.64 |
| 2025-09 | 0.526 kr€ 0.0476 /kWh | 525.91 kr€ 47.63 |
| 2025-08 | 0.481 kr€ 0.0435 /kWh | 480.78 kr€ 43.55 |
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 Karlstad
- Cheapest hour today: 14:00 CEST at € 0.0070 /kWh — schedule heavy appliances to run within this window.
- Avoid peak: 06:00 CEST hits € 0.0965 /kWh in Karlstad — postpone the dishwasher or EV charging if you can.
- Dishwasher cost in Karlstad: running it at the cheapest hour costs about € 0.01; at peak it's € 0.14 — over a year that's significant savings.
- EV charging in Karlstad: a 50 kWh charge during the cheapest hour costs around € 0.35.
- Typical monthly bill in Karlstad: a household using 5 000 kWh/year pays about € 25 this month at current wholesale prices (€ 0.0598 /kWh 30-day average).
FAQ — Karlstad
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 Karlstad is 14:00 CEST at € 0.0070 /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 Karlstad the most expensive hour is 13.8× 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: 2026-07-24 (CEST).