⚡️ Electricity prices 🇨🇭 Genève CH ⚡️
Electricity price in Genève is 0.112 CHF /kWh right now.
Wholesale electricity in Genève follows the Switzerland day-ahead auction. Today's average is € 0.0713 /kWh, typical of a central European location at this time of year.
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Today's average
0.066 CHF€ 0.0713 /kWh
▼ 9% vs yesterday
Right now (23:00)
0.112 CHF€ 0.1211 /kWh
Cheapest hour (14:00)
-0.003 CHF€ -0.0030 /kWh
Most expensive (22:00)
0.121 CHF€ 0.1310 /kWh
Tomorrow's day-ahead prices — cheapest hour at 13:00 CEST (-0.011 CHF€ -0.0120 /kWh), most expensive at 21:00 CEST (0.117 CHF€ 0.1265 /kWh).
Price comparison — Genève
| Period | Average | vs today |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 0.066 CHF€ 0.0713 /kWh | — |
| Yesterday | 0.072 CHF€ 0.0783 /kWh | ▲ 10% |
| Last 7 days | 0.104 CHF€ 0.1128 /kWh | ▲ 58% |
| Last 30 days | 0.092 CHF€ 0.0998 /kWh | ▲ 40% |
| Current month | 0.087 CHF€ 0.0943 /kWh | ▲ 32% |
| Previous month | 0.093 CHF€ 0.1008 /kWh | ▲ 41% |
| Same month last year | 0.084 CHF€ 0.0911 /kWh | ▲ 28% |
Monthly cost estimate for an average household using 5 000 kWh/year (~417 kWh/month) at this rate: 27.39 CHF / month (328.73 CHF / year wholesale, before taxes and grid fees).
Today's hourly prices — Genève
| Hour (CEST) | CHF/MWh€/MWh | CHF/kWh€/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 02:00 | 84.81 CHF€ 92.00 | 0.085 CHF€ 0.0920 |
| 03:00 | 82.96 CHF€ 90.00 | 0.083 CHF€ 0.0900 |
| 04:00 | 82.01 CHF€ 88.97 | 0.082 CHF€ 0.0890 |
| 05:00 | 82.95 CHF€ 89.99 | 0.083 CHF€ 0.0900 |
| 06:00 | 91.72 CHF€ 99.50 | 0.092 CHF€ 0.0995 |
| 07:00 | 96.88 CHF€ 105.10 | 0.097 CHF€ 0.1051 |
| 08:00 | 84.58 CHF€ 91.75 | 0.085 CHF€ 0.0918 |
| 09:00 | 50.70 CHF€ 55.00 | 0.051 CHF€ 0.0550 |
| 10:00 | 17.52 CHF€ 19.01 | 0.018 CHF€ 0.0190 |
| 11:00 | 17.43 CHF€ 18.91 | 0.017 CHF€ 0.0189 |
| 12:00 | 1.94 CHF€ 2.11 | 0.002 CHF€ 0.0021 |
| 13:00 | 0.09 CHF€ 0.10 | 0.000 CHF€ 0.0001 |
| 14:00 ← cheapest | -2.80 CHF€ -3.04 | -0.003 CHF€ -0.0030 |
| 15:00 | 0.67 CHF€ 0.73 | 0.001 CHF€ 0.0007 |
| 16:00 | 4.91 CHF€ 5.33 | 0.005 CHF€ 0.0053 |
| 17:00 | 45.91 CHF€ 49.81 | 0.046 CHF€ 0.0498 |
| 18:00 | 83.05 CHF€ 90.10 | 0.083 CHF€ 0.0901 |
| 19:00 | 107.02 CHF€ 116.10 | 0.107 CHF€ 0.1161 |
| 20:00 | 113.73 CHF€ 123.38 | 0.114 CHF€ 0.1234 |
| 21:00 | 119.83 CHF€ 130.00 | 0.120 CHF€ 0.1300 |
| 22:00 ← peak | 120.76 CHF€ 131.00 | 0.121 CHF€ 0.1310 |
| 23:00 | 111.63 CHF€ 121.10 | 0.112 CHF€ 0.1211 |
| 00:00 | 105.55 CHF€ 114.50 | 0.106 CHF€ 0.1145 |
| 01:00 | 100.48 CHF€ 109.00 | 0.100 CHF€ 0.1090 |
Tomorrow's day-ahead prices — Genève
Tomorrow's prices have just been published — plan ahead.
| Hour (CEST) | CHF/MWh€/MWh | CHF/kWh€/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 02:00 | 97.48 CHF€ 105.75 | 0.097 CHF€ 0.1058 |
| 03:00 | 92.90 CHF€ 100.78 | 0.093 CHF€ 0.1008 |
| 04:00 | 89.77 CHF€ 97.39 | 0.090 CHF€ 0.0974 |
| 05:00 | 87.90 CHF€ 95.36 | 0.088 CHF€ 0.0954 |
| 06:00 | 86.02 CHF€ 93.32 | 0.086 CHF€ 0.0933 |
| 07:00 | 60.67 CHF€ 65.82 | 0.061 CHF€ 0.0658 |
| 08:00 | 18.37 CHF€ 19.93 | 0.018 CHF€ 0.0199 |
| 09:00 | 0.46 CHF€ 0.50 | 0.000 CHF€ 0.0005 |
| 10:00 | -1.84 CHF€ -2.00 | -0.002 CHF€ -0.0020 |
| 11:00 | -3.27 CHF€ -3.55 | -0.003 CHF€ -0.0035 |
| 12:00 | -7.60 CHF€ -8.24 | -0.008 CHF€ -0.0082 |
| 13:00 ← cheapest | -11.06 CHF€ -12.00 | -0.011 CHF€ -0.0120 |
| 14:00 | -10.14 CHF€ -11.00 | -0.010 CHF€ -0.0110 |
| 15:00 | -7.85 CHF€ -8.52 | -0.008 CHF€ -0.0085 |
| 16:00 | -0.74 CHF€ -0.80 | -0.001 CHF€ -0.0008 |
| 17:00 | 7.83 CHF€ 8.49 | 0.008 CHF€ 0.0085 |
| 18:00 | 57.70 CHF€ 62.60 | 0.058 CHF€ 0.0626 |
| 19:00 | 91.40 CHF€ 99.15 | 0.091 CHF€ 0.0992 |
| 20:00 | 113.47 CHF€ 123.10 | 0.113 CHF€ 0.1231 |
| 21:00 ← peak | 116.60 CHF€ 126.49 | 0.117 CHF€ 0.1265 |
| 22:00 | 114.75 CHF€ 124.49 | 0.115 CHF€ 0.1245 |
| 23:00 | 105.05 CHF€ 113.96 | 0.105 CHF€ 0.1140 |
What things cost today — Genève
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 | -0.02 CHF€ -0.02 | 0.39 CHF€ 0.43 | 0.72 CHF€ 0.79 |
| 🛁 Take a bath | 7.5 | -0.02 CHF€ -0.02 | 0.49 CHF€ 0.53 | 0.91 CHF€ 0.98 |
| 💧 Boil 1 L of water | 0.12 | -0.00 CHF€ -0.00 | 0.01 CHF€ 0.01 | 0.01 CHF€ 0.02 |
| 🔌 Charge an EV (full) | 45 | -0.13 CHF€ -0.14 | 2.96 CHF€ 3.21 | 5.43 CHF€ 5.90 |
| 📱 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 | -0.00 CHF€ -0.00 | 0.05 CHF€ 0.06 | 0.10 CHF€ 0.10 |
| 🍽️ Run dishwasher | 1.4 | -0.00 CHF€ -0.00 | 0.09 CHF€ 0.10 | 0.17 CHF€ 0.18 |
| 🧹 Vacuum 10 min | 0.33 | -0.00 CHF€ -0.00 | 0.02 CHF€ 0.02 | 0.04 CHF€ 0.04 |
| 💨 Hairdryer 10 min | 0.33 | -0.00 CHF€ -0.00 | 0.02 CHF€ 0.02 | 0.04 CHF€ 0.04 |
| 📺 Watch 1 h of TV | 0.6 | -0.00 CHF€ -0.00 | 0.04 CHF€ 0.04 | 0.07 CHF€ 0.08 |
Last 31 days — Genève
12-month price history — Genève
| Month | Average | CHF/MWh€/MWh |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07 | 0.079 CHF€ 0.0855 /kWh | 78.80 CHF€ 85.49 |
| 2026-06 | 0.093 CHF€ 0.1008 /kWh | 92.96 CHF€ 100.85 |
| 2026-05 | 0.091 CHF€ 0.0991 /kWh | 91.39 CHF€ 99.14 |
| 2026-04 | 0.079 CHF€ 0.0853 /kWh | 78.60 CHF€ 85.26 |
| 2026-03 | 0.123 CHF€ 0.1333 /kWh | 122.90 CHF€ 133.32 |
| 2026-02 | 0.105 CHF€ 0.1141 /kWh | 105.15 CHF€ 114.07 |
| 2026-01 | 0.123 CHF€ 0.1334 /kWh | 122.93 CHF€ 133.36 |
| 2025-12 | 0.105 CHF€ 0.1142 /kWh | 105.24 CHF€ 114.17 |
| 2025-11 | 0.108 CHF€ 0.1168 /kWh | 107.68 CHF€ 116.81 |
| 2025-10 | 0.098 CHF€ 0.1063 /kWh | 97.96 CHF€ 106.27 |
| 2025-09 | 0.089 CHF€ 0.0965 /kWh | 88.91 CHF€ 96.45 |
| 2025-08 | 0.073 CHF€ 0.0789 /kWh | 72.76 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 Genève
- Cheapest hour today: 14:00 CEST at € -0.0030 /kWh — schedule heavy appliances to run within this window.
- Avoid peak: 22:00 CEST hits € 0.1310 /kWh in Genève — postpone the dishwasher or EV charging if you can.
- Dishwasher cost in Genève: running it at the cheapest hour costs about € -0.00; at peak it's € 0.18 — over a year that's significant savings.
- EV charging in Genève: a 50 kWh charge during the cheapest hour costs around € -0.15.
- Typical monthly bill in Genève: a household using 5 000 kWh/year pays about € 30 this month at current wholesale prices (€ 0.0998 /kWh 30-day average).
FAQ — Genève
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 Genève is 14:00 CEST at € -0.0030 /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 — running large appliances during the cheapest window every day adds up over a year.
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: 2026-07-03 (CEST).