⚡️ Electricity prices 🇨🇭 Bern CH ⚡️
Electricity price in Bern is 0.122 CHF /kWh right now.
Hourly day-ahead electricity prices for Bern reflect supply and demand across the Switzerland zone. The cheapest window today opens around 12:00 at € 0.1065 /kWh.
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Today's average
0.129 CHF€ 0.1394 /kWh
▲ 6% vs yesterday
Right now (02:00)
0.122 CHF€ 0.1322 /kWh
Cheapest hour (12:00)
0.098 CHF€ 0.1065 /kWh
Most expensive (20:00)
0.172 CHF€ 0.1864 /kWh
Tomorrow's day-ahead prices: published 12:00–13:00 CEST.
Price comparison — Bern
| Period | Average | vs today |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 0.129 CHF€ 0.1394 /kWh | — |
| Yesterday | 0.121 CHF€ 0.1316 /kWh | ▼ 6% |
| Last 7 days | 0.100 CHF€ 0.1083 /kWh | ▼ 22% |
| Last 30 days | 0.093 CHF€ 0.1010 /kWh | ▼ 28% |
| Current month | 0.092 CHF€ 0.0993 /kWh | ▼ 29% |
| Previous month | 0.093 CHF€ 0.1008 /kWh | ▼ 28% |
| Same month last year | 0.084 CHF€ 0.0911 /kWh | ▼ 35% |
Monthly cost estimate for an average household using 5 000 kWh/year (~417 kWh/month) at this rate: 53.59 CHF / month (643.02 CHF / year wholesale, before taxes and grid fees).
Today's hourly prices — Bern
| Hour (CEST) | CHF/MWh€/MWh | CHF/kWh€/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 02:00 | 121.93 CHF€ 132.20 | 0.122 CHF€ 0.1322 |
| 03:00 | 123.59 CHF€ 134.00 | 0.124 CHF€ 0.1340 |
| 04:00 | 123.10 CHF€ 133.47 | 0.123 CHF€ 0.1335 |
| 05:00 | 129.12 CHF€ 140.00 | 0.129 CHF€ 0.1400 |
| 06:00 | 143.89 CHF€ 156.01 | 0.144 CHF€ 0.1560 |
| 07:00 | 146.46 CHF€ 158.80 | 0.146 CHF€ 0.1588 |
| 08:00 | 131.15 CHF€ 142.20 | 0.131 CHF€ 0.1422 |
| 09:00 | 122.39 CHF€ 132.70 | 0.122 CHF€ 0.1327 |
| 10:00 | 109.97 CHF€ 119.23 | 0.110 CHF€ 0.1192 |
| 11:00 | 107.99 CHF€ 117.09 | 0.108 CHF€ 0.1171 |
| 12:00 ← cheapest | 98.18 CHF€ 106.45 | 0.098 CHF€ 0.1065 |
| 13:00 | 99.15 CHF€ 107.50 | 0.099 CHF€ 0.1075 |
| 14:00 | 99.89 CHF€ 108.30 | 0.100 CHF€ 0.1083 |
| 15:00 | 108.55 CHF€ 117.69 | 0.109 CHF€ 0.1177 |
| 16:00 | 112.89 CHF€ 122.40 | 0.113 CHF€ 0.1224 |
| 17:00 | 129.03 CHF€ 139.90 | 0.129 CHF€ 0.1399 |
| 18:00 | 133.72 CHF€ 144.99 | 0.134 CHF€ 0.1450 |
| 19:00 | 160.57 CHF€ 174.10 | 0.161 CHF€ 0.1741 |
| 20:00 ← peak | 171.95 CHF€ 186.44 | 0.172 CHF€ 0.1864 |
| 21:00 | 165.13 CHF€ 179.04 | 0.165 CHF€ 0.1790 |
| 22:00 | 152.18 CHF€ 165.00 | 0.152 CHF€ 0.1650 |
| 23:00 | 138.50 CHF€ 150.17 | 0.139 CHF€ 0.1502 |
What things cost today — Bern
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 | 0.59 CHF€ 0.64 | 0.77 CHF€ 0.84 | 1.03 CHF€ 1.12 |
| 🛁 Take a bath | 7.5 | 0.74 CHF€ 0.80 | 0.96 CHF€ 1.05 | 1.29 CHF€ 1.40 |
| 💧 Boil 1 L of water | 0.12 | 0.01 CHF€ 0.01 | 0.02 CHF€ 0.02 | 0.02 CHF€ 0.02 |
| 🔌 Charge an EV (full) | 45 | 4.42 CHF€ 4.79 | 5.79 CHF€ 6.27 | 7.74 CHF€ 8.39 |
| 📱 Charge a phone | 0.02 | 0.00 CHF€ 0.00 | 0.00 CHF€ 0.00 | 0.00 CHF€ 0.00 |
| 👕 Run washing machine | 0.8 | 0.08 CHF€ 0.09 | 0.10 CHF€ 0.11 | 0.14 CHF€ 0.15 |
| 🍽️ Run dishwasher | 1.4 | 0.14 CHF€ 0.15 | 0.18 CHF€ 0.20 | 0.24 CHF€ 0.26 |
| 🧹 Vacuum 10 min | 0.33 | 0.03 CHF€ 0.04 | 0.04 CHF€ 0.05 | 0.06 CHF€ 0.06 |
| 💨 Hairdryer 10 min | 0.33 | 0.03 CHF€ 0.04 | 0.04 CHF€ 0.05 | 0.06 CHF€ 0.06 |
| 📺 Watch 1 h of TV | 0.6 | 0.06 CHF€ 0.06 | 0.08 CHF€ 0.08 | 0.10 CHF€ 0.11 |
Last 31 days — Bern
12-month price history — Bern
| Month | Average | CHF/MWh€/MWh |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07 | 0.092 CHF€ 0.0993 /kWh | 91.60 CHF€ 99.32 |
| 2026-06 | 0.093 CHF€ 0.1008 /kWh | 93.01 CHF€ 100.85 |
| 2026-05 | 0.091 CHF€ 0.0991 /kWh | 91.44 CHF€ 99.14 |
| 2026-04 | 0.079 CHF€ 0.0853 /kWh | 78.64 CHF€ 85.26 |
| 2026-03 | 0.123 CHF€ 0.1333 /kWh | 122.96 CHF€ 133.32 |
| 2026-02 | 0.105 CHF€ 0.1141 /kWh | 105.21 CHF€ 114.07 |
| 2026-01 | 0.123 CHF€ 0.1334 /kWh | 122.99 CHF€ 133.36 |
| 2025-12 | 0.105 CHF€ 0.1142 /kWh | 105.30 CHF€ 114.17 |
| 2025-11 | 0.108 CHF€ 0.1168 /kWh | 107.74 CHF€ 116.81 |
| 2025-10 | 0.098 CHF€ 0.1063 /kWh | 98.01 CHF€ 106.27 |
| 2025-09 | 0.089 CHF€ 0.0965 /kWh | 88.96 CHF€ 96.45 |
| 2025-08 | 0.073 CHF€ 0.0789 /kWh | 72.80 CHF€ 78.93 |
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 Bern
- Cheapest hour today: 12:00 CEST at € 0.1065 /kWh — schedule heavy appliances to run within this window.
- Avoid peak: 20:00 CEST hits € 0.1864 /kWh in Bern — postpone the dishwasher or EV charging if you can.
- Dishwasher cost in Bern: running it at the cheapest hour costs about € 0.15; at peak it's € 0.26 — over a year that's significant savings.
- EV charging in Bern: a 50 kWh charge during the cheapest hour costs around € 5.33.
- Typical monthly bill in Bern: a household using 5 000 kWh/year pays about € 58 this month at current wholesale prices (€ 0.1010 /kWh 30-day average).
FAQ — Bern
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 Bern is 12:00 CEST at € 0.1065 /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 Bern the most expensive hour is 1.8× 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: 2026-07-14 (CEST).