⚡️ Electricity prices 🇨🇭 Lugano CH ⚡️
Electricity price in Lugano is 0.096 CHF /kWh right now.
Electricity prices in Lugano are set by the Switzerland bidding zone of Switzerland. Today's wholesale rate averages € 0.1322 /kWh, with the cheapest hour at 13:00.
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Today's average
0.122 CHF€ 0.1322 /kWh
▲ 51% vs yesterday
Right now (15:00)
0.096 CHF€ 0.1042 /kWh
Cheapest hour (13:00)
0.056 CHF€ 0.0610 /kWh
Most expensive (21:00)
0.161 CHF€ 0.1750 /kWh
Tomorrow's day-ahead prices — cheapest hour at 15:00 CEST (0.033 CHF€ 0.0355 /kWh), most expensive at 21:00 CEST (0.165 CHF€ 0.1784 /kWh).
Price comparison — Lugano
| Period | Average | vs today |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 0.122 CHF€ 0.1322 /kWh | — |
| Yesterday | 0.081 CHF€ 0.0877 /kWh | ▼ 34% |
| Last 7 days | 0.118 CHF€ 0.1274 /kWh | ▼ 4% |
| Last 30 days | 0.101 CHF€ 0.1091 /kWh | ▼ 17% |
| Current month | 0.099 CHF€ 0.1072 /kWh | ▼ 19% |
| Previous month | 0.093 CHF€ 0.1008 /kWh | ▼ 24% |
| Same month last year | 0.084 CHF€ 0.0911 /kWh | ▼ 31% |
Monthly cost estimate for an average household using 5 000 kWh/year (~417 kWh/month) at this rate: 50.83 CHF / month (610.00 CHF / year wholesale, before taxes and grid fees).
Today's hourly prices — Lugano
| Hour (CEST) | CHF/MWh€/MWh | CHF/kWh€/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 02:00 | 119.31 CHF€ 129.29 | 0.119 CHF€ 0.1293 |
| 03:00 | 119.95 CHF€ 129.99 | 0.120 CHF€ 0.1300 |
| 04:00 | 121.11 CHF€ 131.24 | 0.121 CHF€ 0.1312 |
| 05:00 | 133.81 CHF€ 145.00 | 0.134 CHF€ 0.1450 |
| 06:00 | 140.51 CHF€ 152.27 | 0.141 CHF€ 0.1523 |
| 07:00 | 144.11 CHF€ 156.17 | 0.144 CHF€ 0.1562 |
| 08:00 | 133.71 CHF€ 144.90 | 0.134 CHF€ 0.1449 |
| 09:00 | 123.54 CHF€ 133.87 | 0.124 CHF€ 0.1339 |
| 10:00 | 109.91 CHF€ 119.10 | 0.110 CHF€ 0.1191 |
| 11:00 | 106.68 CHF€ 115.61 | 0.107 CHF€ 0.1156 |
| 12:00 | 59.83 CHF€ 64.84 | 0.060 CHF€ 0.0648 |
| 13:00 ← cheapest | 56.29 CHF€ 61.00 | 0.056 CHF€ 0.0610 |
| 14:00 | 60.90 CHF€ 66.00 | 0.061 CHF€ 0.0660 |
| 15:00 | 96.12 CHF€ 104.16 | 0.096 CHF€ 0.1042 |
| 16:00 | 109.91 CHF€ 119.10 | 0.110 CHF€ 0.1191 |
| 17:00 | 127.44 CHF€ 138.10 | 0.127 CHF€ 0.1381 |
| 18:00 | 145.02 CHF€ 157.15 | 0.145 CHF€ 0.1572 |
| 19:00 | 147.81 CHF€ 160.18 | 0.148 CHF€ 0.1602 |
| 20:00 | 157.58 CHF€ 170.76 | 0.158 CHF€ 0.1708 |
| 21:00 ← peak | 161.49 CHF€ 175.00 | 0.161 CHF€ 0.1750 |
| 22:00 | 156.88 CHF€ 170.00 | 0.157 CHF€ 0.1700 |
| 23:00 | 148.58 CHF€ 161.01 | 0.149 CHF€ 0.1610 |
| 00:00 | 147.46 CHF€ 159.80 | 0.147 CHF€ 0.1598 |
| 01:00 | 144.95 CHF€ 157.08 | 0.145 CHF€ 0.1571 |
Tomorrow's day-ahead prices — Lugano
Tomorrow's prices have just been published — plan ahead.
| Hour (CEST) | CHF/MWh€/MWh | CHF/kWh€/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 02:00 | 141.56 CHF€ 153.40 | 0.142 CHF€ 0.1534 |
| 03:00 | 141.20 CHF€ 153.01 | 0.141 CHF€ 0.1530 |
| 04:00 | 142.64 CHF€ 154.57 | 0.143 CHF€ 0.1546 |
| 05:00 | 146.49 CHF€ 158.74 | 0.146 CHF€ 0.1587 |
| 06:00 | 151.34 CHF€ 164.00 | 0.151 CHF€ 0.1640 |
| 07:00 | 150.31 CHF€ 162.89 | 0.150 CHF€ 0.1629 |
| 08:00 | 139.71 CHF€ 151.40 | 0.140 CHF€ 0.1514 |
| 09:00 | 109.81 CHF€ 119.00 | 0.110 CHF€ 0.1190 |
| 10:00 | 100.41 CHF€ 108.81 | 0.100 CHF€ 0.1088 |
| 11:00 | 69.20 CHF€ 74.99 | 0.069 CHF€ 0.0750 |
| 12:00 | 43.53 CHF€ 47.17 | 0.044 CHF€ 0.0472 |
| 13:00 | 47.48 CHF€ 51.45 | 0.047 CHF€ 0.0515 |
| 14:00 | 38.86 CHF€ 42.11 | 0.039 CHF€ 0.0421 |
| 15:00 ← cheapest | 32.80 CHF€ 35.54 | 0.033 CHF€ 0.0355 |
| 16:00 | 106.99 CHF€ 115.94 | 0.107 CHF€ 0.1159 |
| 17:00 | 124.67 CHF€ 135.10 | 0.125 CHF€ 0.1351 |
| 18:00 | 145.71 CHF€ 157.90 | 0.146 CHF€ 0.1579 |
| 19:00 | 153.11 CHF€ 165.92 | 0.153 CHF€ 0.1659 |
| 20:00 | 164.26 CHF€ 178.00 | 0.164 CHF€ 0.1780 |
| 21:00 ← peak | 164.62 CHF€ 178.39 | 0.165 CHF€ 0.1784 |
| 22:00 | 159.09 CHF€ 172.40 | 0.159 CHF€ 0.1724 |
| 23:00 | 147.46 CHF€ 159.80 | 0.147 CHF€ 0.1598 |
What things cost today — Lugano
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 | 0.34 CHF€ 0.37 | 0.73 CHF€ 0.79 | 0.97 CHF€ 1.05 |
| 🛁 Take a bath | 7.5 | 0.42 CHF€ 0.46 | 0.91 CHF€ 0.99 | 1.21 CHF€ 1.31 |
| 💧 Boil 1 L of water | 0.12 | 0.01 CHF€ 0.01 | 0.01 CHF€ 0.02 | 0.02 CHF€ 0.02 |
| 🔌 Charge an EV (full) | 45 | 2.53 CHF€ 2.75 | 5.49 CHF€ 5.95 | 7.27 CHF€ 7.87 |
| 📱 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 | 0.05 CHF€ 0.05 | 0.10 CHF€ 0.11 | 0.13 CHF€ 0.14 |
| 🍽️ Run dishwasher | 1.4 | 0.08 CHF€ 0.09 | 0.17 CHF€ 0.19 | 0.23 CHF€ 0.24 |
| 🧹 Vacuum 10 min | 0.33 | 0.02 CHF€ 0.02 | 0.04 CHF€ 0.04 | 0.05 CHF€ 0.06 |
| 💨 Hairdryer 10 min | 0.33 | 0.02 CHF€ 0.02 | 0.04 CHF€ 0.04 | 0.05 CHF€ 0.06 |
| 📺 Watch 1 h of TV | 0.6 | 0.03 CHF€ 0.04 | 0.07 CHF€ 0.08 | 0.10 CHF€ 0.11 |
Last 31 days — Lugano
12-month price history — Lugano
| Month | Average | CHF/MWh€/MWh |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07 | 0.100 CHF€ 0.1083 /kWh | 99.97 CHF€ 108.33 |
| 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 Lugano
- Cheapest hour today: 13:00 CEST at € 0.0610 /kWh — schedule heavy appliances to run within this window.
- Avoid peak: 21:00 CEST hits € 0.1750 /kWh in Lugano — postpone the dishwasher or EV charging if you can.
- Dishwasher cost in Lugano: running it at the cheapest hour costs about € 0.09; at peak it's € 0.24 — over a year that's significant savings.
- EV charging in Lugano: a 50 kWh charge during the cheapest hour costs around € 3.05.
- Typical monthly bill in Lugano: a household using 5 000 kWh/year pays about € 55 this month at current wholesale prices (€ 0.1091 /kWh 30-day average).
FAQ — Lugano
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 Lugano is 13:00 CEST at € 0.0610 /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 Lugano the most expensive hour is 2.9× 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: 2026-07-20 (CEST).