⚡️ Electricity prices 🇨🇭 Bern CH ⚡️
Electricity price in Bern is 0.042 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 14:00 at € 0.0116 /kWh.
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Today's average
0.124 CHF€ 0.1345 /kWh
▼ 8% vs yesterday
Right now (15:00)
0.042 CHF€ 0.0453 /kWh
Cheapest hour (14:00)
0.011 CHF€ 0.0116 /kWh
Most expensive (20:00)
0.182 CHF€ 0.1978 /kWh
Tomorrow's day-ahead prices — cheapest hour at 13:00 CEST (-0.005 CHF€ -0.0051 /kWh), most expensive at 22:00 CEST (0.152 CHF€ 0.1643 /kWh).
Price comparison — Bern
| Period | Average | vs today |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 0.124 CHF€ 0.1345 /kWh | — |
| Yesterday | 0.135 CHF€ 0.1463 /kWh | ▲ 9% |
| Last 7 days | 0.114 CHF€ 0.1238 /kWh | ▼ 8% |
| Last 30 days | 0.105 CHF€ 0.1136 /kWh | ▼ 16% |
| Current month | 0.103 CHF€ 0.1121 /kWh | ▼ 17% |
| Previous month | 0.093 CHF€ 0.1008 /kWh | ▼ 25% |
| Same month last year | 0.084 CHF€ 0.0911 /kWh | ▼ 32% |
Monthly cost estimate for an average household using 5 000 kWh/year (~417 kWh/month) at this rate: 51.73 CHF / month (620.77 CHF / year wholesale, before taxes and grid fees).
Today's hourly prices — Bern
| Hour (CEST) | CHF/MWh€/MWh | CHF/kWh€/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 02:00 | 146.14 CHF€ 158.37 | 0.146 CHF€ 0.1584 |
| 03:00 | 145.65 CHF€ 157.84 | 0.146 CHF€ 0.1578 |
| 04:00 | 150.51 CHF€ 163.10 | 0.151 CHF€ 0.1631 |
| 05:00 | 152.26 CHF€ 165.00 | 0.152 CHF€ 0.1650 |
| 06:00 | 160.95 CHF€ 174.42 | 0.161 CHF€ 0.1744 |
| 07:00 | 157.76 CHF€ 170.96 | 0.158 CHF€ 0.1710 |
| 08:00 | 149.59 CHF€ 162.10 | 0.150 CHF€ 0.1621 |
| 09:00 | 121.33 CHF€ 131.48 | 0.121 CHF€ 0.1315 |
| 10:00 | 98.51 CHF€ 106.75 | 0.099 CHF€ 0.1068 |
| 11:00 | 62.46 CHF€ 67.69 | 0.062 CHF€ 0.0677 |
| 12:00 | 36.16 CHF€ 39.19 | 0.036 CHF€ 0.0392 |
| 13:00 | 16.15 CHF€ 17.50 | 0.016 CHF€ 0.0175 |
| 14:00 ← cheapest | 10.69 CHF€ 11.58 | 0.011 CHF€ 0.0116 |
| 15:00 | 41.81 CHF€ 45.31 | 0.042 CHF€ 0.0453 |
| 16:00 | 88.87 CHF€ 96.30 | 0.089 CHF€ 0.0963 |
| 17:00 | 116.28 CHF€ 126.01 | 0.116 CHF€ 0.1260 |
| 18:00 | 147.46 CHF€ 159.80 | 0.147 CHF€ 0.1598 |
| 19:00 | 172.55 CHF€ 186.99 | 0.173 CHF€ 0.1870 |
| 20:00 ← peak | 182.49 CHF€ 197.76 | 0.182 CHF€ 0.1978 |
| 21:00 | 179.02 CHF€ 194.00 | 0.179 CHF€ 0.1940 |
| 22:00 | 175.33 CHF€ 190.00 | 0.175 CHF€ 0.1900 |
| 23:00 | 165.83 CHF€ 179.70 | 0.166 CHF€ 0.1797 |
| 00:00 | 149.59 CHF€ 162.10 | 0.150 CHF€ 0.1621 |
| 01:00 | 147.21 CHF€ 159.52 | 0.147 CHF€ 0.1595 |
Tomorrow's day-ahead prices — Bern
Tomorrow's prices have just been published — plan ahead.
| Hour (CEST) | CHF/MWh€/MWh | CHF/kWh€/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 02:00 | 143.50 CHF€ 155.51 | 0.144 CHF€ 0.1555 |
| 03:00 | 138.42 CHF€ 150.00 | 0.138 CHF€ 0.1500 |
| 04:00 | 136.69 CHF€ 148.13 | 0.137 CHF€ 0.1481 |
| 05:00 | 136.68 CHF€ 148.11 | 0.137 CHF€ 0.1481 |
| 06:00 | 129.28 CHF€ 140.10 | 0.129 CHF€ 0.1401 |
| 07:00 | 112.54 CHF€ 121.96 | 0.113 CHF€ 0.1220 |
| 08:00 | 101.97 CHF€ 110.50 | 0.102 CHF€ 0.1105 |
| 09:00 | 35.07 CHF€ 38.00 | 0.035 CHF€ 0.0380 |
| 10:00 | 1.44 CHF€ 1.56 | 0.001 CHF€ 0.0016 |
| 11:00 | 0.00 CHF€ 0.00 | 0.000 CHF€ 0.0000 |
| 12:00 | -3.45 CHF€ -3.74 | -0.003 CHF€ -0.0037 |
| 13:00 ← cheapest | -4.66 CHF€ -5.05 | -0.005 CHF€ -0.0051 |
| 14:00 | -1.26 CHF€ -1.37 | -0.001 CHF€ -0.0014 |
| 15:00 | 9.47 CHF€ 10.26 | 0.009 CHF€ 0.0103 |
| 16:00 | 64.22 CHF€ 69.59 | 0.064 CHF€ 0.0696 |
| 17:00 | 106.50 CHF€ 115.41 | 0.107 CHF€ 0.1154 |
| 18:00 | 125.21 CHF€ 135.69 | 0.125 CHF€ 0.1357 |
| 19:00 | 142.11 CHF€ 154.00 | 0.142 CHF€ 0.1540 |
| 20:00 | 145.93 CHF€ 158.14 | 0.146 CHF€ 0.1581 |
| 21:00 | 150.51 CHF€ 163.10 | 0.151 CHF€ 0.1631 |
| 22:00 ← peak | 151.62 CHF€ 164.30 | 0.152 CHF€ 0.1643 |
| 23:00 | 147.09 CHF€ 159.40 | 0.147 CHF€ 0.1594 |
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 | 0.06 CHF€ 0.07 | 0.74 CHF€ 0.81 | 1.09 CHF€ 1.19 |
| 🛁 Take a bath | 7.5 | 0.08 CHF€ 0.09 | 0.93 CHF€ 1.01 | 1.37 CHF€ 1.48 |
| 💧 Boil 1 L of water | 0.12 | 0.00 CHF€ 0.00 | 0.01 CHF€ 0.02 | 0.02 CHF€ 0.02 |
| 🔌 Charge an EV (full) | 45 | 0.48 CHF€ 0.52 | 5.59 CHF€ 6.05 | 8.21 CHF€ 8.90 |
| 📱 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 | 0.01 CHF€ 0.01 | 0.10 CHF€ 0.11 | 0.15 CHF€ 0.16 |
| 🍽️ Run dishwasher | 1.4 | 0.01 CHF€ 0.02 | 0.17 CHF€ 0.19 | 0.26 CHF€ 0.28 |
| 🧹 Vacuum 10 min | 0.33 | 0.00 CHF€ 0.00 | 0.04 CHF€ 0.04 | 0.06 CHF€ 0.07 |
| 💨 Hairdryer 10 min | 0.33 | 0.00 CHF€ 0.00 | 0.04 CHF€ 0.04 | 0.06 CHF€ 0.07 |
| 📺 Watch 1 h of TV | 0.6 | 0.01 CHF€ 0.01 | 0.07 CHF€ 0.08 | 0.11 CHF€ 0.12 |
Last 31 days — Bern
12-month price history — Bern
| Month | Average | CHF/MWh€/MWh |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07 | 0.103 CHF€ 0.1117 /kWh | 103.10 CHF€ 111.72 |
| 2026-06 | 0.093 CHF€ 0.1008 /kWh | 93.06 CHF€ 100.85 |
| 2026-05 | 0.091 CHF€ 0.0991 /kWh | 91.49 CHF€ 99.14 |
| 2026-04 | 0.079 CHF€ 0.0853 /kWh | 78.68 CHF€ 85.26 |
| 2026-03 | 0.123 CHF€ 0.1333 /kWh | 123.03 CHF€ 133.32 |
| 2026-02 | 0.105 CHF€ 0.1141 /kWh | 105.27 CHF€ 114.07 |
| 2026-01 | 0.123 CHF€ 0.1334 /kWh | 123.06 CHF€ 133.36 |
| 2025-12 | 0.105 CHF€ 0.1142 /kWh | 105.35 CHF€ 114.17 |
| 2025-11 | 0.108 CHF€ 0.1168 /kWh | 107.79 CHF€ 116.81 |
| 2025-10 | 0.098 CHF€ 0.1063 /kWh | 98.06 CHF€ 106.27 |
| 2025-09 | 0.089 CHF€ 0.0965 /kWh | 89.01 CHF€ 96.45 |
| 2025-08 | 0.073 CHF€ 0.0789 /kWh | 72.84 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: 14:00 CEST at € 0.0116 /kWh — schedule heavy appliances to run within this window.
- Avoid peak: 20:00 CEST hits € 0.1978 /kWh in Bern — postpone the dishwasher or EV charging if you can.
- Dishwasher cost in Bern: running it at the cheapest hour costs about € 0.02; at peak it's € 0.28 — over a year that's significant savings.
- EV charging in Bern: a 50 kWh charge during the cheapest hour costs around € 0.58.
- Typical monthly bill in Bern: a household using 5 000 kWh/year pays about € 56 this month at current wholesale prices (€ 0.1136 /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 14:00 CEST at € 0.0116 /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 17.1× 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).