⚡️ Electricity prices 🇨🇭 Olten CH ⚡️
Electricity price in Olten is 0.134 CHF /kWh right now.
Olten buys its electricity from the European day-ahead market via the CH zone. Over the last 30 days the average price was € 0.1558 /kWh. Today, the most expensive hour costs 2.4× the cheapest — meaning smart timing genuinely saves money.
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Today's average
0.194 CHF€ 0.2050 /kWh
▲ 9% vs yesterday
Right now (15:00)
0.134 CHF€ 0.1415 /kWh
Cheapest hour (14:00)
0.108 CHF€ 0.1139 /kWh
Most expensive (19:00)
0.263 CHF€ 0.2781 /kWh
Tomorrow's day-ahead prices — cheapest hour at 13:00 CEST (0.074 CHF€ 0.0780 /kWh), most expensive at 19:00 CEST (0.237 CHF€ 0.2500 /kWh).
Price comparison — Olten
| Period | Average | vs today |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 0.194 CHF€ 0.2050 /kWh | — |
| Yesterday | 0.178 CHF€ 0.1878 /kWh | ▼ 8% |
| Last 7 days | 0.159 CHF€ 0.1683 /kWh | ▼ 18% |
| Last 30 days | 0.147 CHF€ 0.1558 /kWh | ▼ 24% |
| Current month | 0.159 CHF€ 0.1679 /kWh | ▼ 18% |
| Previous month | 0.132 CHF€ 0.1396 /kWh | ▼ 32% |
| Same month last year | 0.091 CHF€ 0.0965 /kWh | ▼ 53% |
Monthly cost estimate for an average household using 5 000 kWh/year (~417 kWh/month) at this rate: 80.83 CHF / month (969.93 CHF / year wholesale, before taxes and grid fees).
Today's hourly prices — Olten
| Hour (CEST) | CHF/MWh€/MWh | CHF/kWh€/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 02:00 | 184.60 CHF€ 195.10 | 0.185 CHF€ 0.1951 |
| 03:00 | 184.60 CHF€ 195.10 | 0.185 CHF€ 0.1951 |
| 04:00 | 191.12 CHF€ 201.99 | 0.191 CHF€ 0.2020 |
| 05:00 | 195.57 CHF€ 206.69 | 0.196 CHF€ 0.2067 |
| 06:00 | 236.62 CHF€ 250.07 | 0.237 CHF€ 0.2501 |
| 07:00 | 242.96 CHF€ 256.77 | 0.243 CHF€ 0.2568 |
| 08:00 | 239.62 CHF€ 253.24 | 0.240 CHF€ 0.2532 |
| 09:00 | 201.98 CHF€ 213.46 | 0.202 CHF€ 0.2135 |
| 10:00 | 173.79 CHF€ 183.67 | 0.174 CHF€ 0.1837 |
| 11:00 | 149.47 CHF€ 157.97 | 0.149 CHF€ 0.1580 |
| 12:00 | 114.49 CHF€ 121.00 | 0.114 CHF€ 0.1210 |
| 13:00 | 108.81 CHF€ 115.00 | 0.109 CHF€ 0.1150 |
| 14:00 ← cheapest | 107.77 CHF€ 113.90 | 0.108 CHF€ 0.1139 |
| 15:00 | 133.92 CHF€ 141.53 | 0.134 CHF€ 0.1415 |
| 16:00 | 169.68 CHF€ 179.33 | 0.170 CHF€ 0.1793 |
| 17:00 | 209.15 CHF€ 221.04 | 0.209 CHF€ 0.2210 |
| 18:00 | 248.46 CHF€ 262.59 | 0.248 CHF€ 0.2626 |
| 19:00 ← peak | 263.16 CHF€ 278.12 | 0.263 CHF€ 0.2781 |
| 20:00 | 253.58 CHF€ 268.00 | 0.254 CHF€ 0.2680 |
| 21:00 | 242.06 CHF€ 255.82 | 0.242 CHF€ 0.2558 |
| 22:00 | 227.09 CHF€ 240.00 | 0.227 CHF€ 0.2400 |
| 23:00 | 208.16 CHF€ 220.00 | 0.208 CHF€ 0.2200 |
| 00:00 | 184.12 CHF€ 194.59 | 0.184 CHF€ 0.1946 |
| 01:00 | 178.93 CHF€ 189.10 | 0.179 CHF€ 0.1891 |
Tomorrow's day-ahead prices — Olten
Tomorrow's prices have just been published — plan ahead.
| Hour (CEST) | CHF/MWh€/MWh | CHF/kWh€/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 02:00 | 174.95 CHF€ 184.90 | 0.175 CHF€ 0.1849 |
| 03:00 | 173.02 CHF€ 182.86 | 0.173 CHF€ 0.1829 |
| 04:00 | 174.62 CHF€ 184.55 | 0.175 CHF€ 0.1846 |
| 05:00 | 183.18 CHF€ 193.60 | 0.183 CHF€ 0.1936 |
| 06:00 | 210.14 CHF€ 222.09 | 0.210 CHF€ 0.2221 |
| 07:00 | 229.47 CHF€ 242.52 | 0.229 CHF€ 0.2425 |
| 08:00 | 223.98 CHF€ 236.71 | 0.224 CHF€ 0.2367 |
| 09:00 | 183.17 CHF€ 193.59 | 0.183 CHF€ 0.1936 |
| 10:00 | 155.81 CHF€ 164.67 | 0.156 CHF€ 0.1647 |
| 11:00 | 125.07 CHF€ 132.18 | 0.125 CHF€ 0.1322 |
| 12:00 | 73.91 CHF€ 78.11 | 0.074 CHF€ 0.0781 |
| 13:00 ← cheapest | 73.80 CHF€ 78.00 | 0.074 CHF€ 0.0780 |
| 14:00 | 90.84 CHF€ 96.00 | 0.091 CHF€ 0.0960 |
| 15:00 | 121.59 CHF€ 128.50 | 0.122 CHF€ 0.1285 |
| 16:00 | 172.52 CHF€ 182.33 | 0.173 CHF€ 0.1823 |
| 17:00 | 197.76 CHF€ 209.00 | 0.198 CHF€ 0.2090 |
| 18:00 | 223.38 CHF€ 236.08 | 0.223 CHF€ 0.2361 |
| 19:00 ← peak | 236.55 CHF€ 250.00 | 0.237 CHF€ 0.2500 |
| 20:00 | 232.77 CHF€ 246.01 | 0.233 CHF€ 0.2460 |
| 21:00 | 200.69 CHF€ 212.10 | 0.201 CHF€ 0.2121 |
| 22:00 | 180.53 CHF€ 190.80 | 0.181 CHF€ 0.1908 |
| 23:00 | 180.53 CHF€ 190.79 | 0.181 CHF€ 0.1908 |
What things cost today — Olten
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 | 0.65 CHF€ 0.68 | 1.16 CHF€ 1.23 | 1.58 CHF€ 1.67 |
| 🛁 Take a bath | 7.5 | 0.81 CHF€ 0.85 | 1.45 CHF€ 1.54 | 1.97 CHF€ 2.09 |
| 💧 Boil 1 L of water | 0.12 | 0.01 CHF€ 0.01 | 0.02 CHF€ 0.02 | 0.03 CHF€ 0.03 |
| 🔌 Charge an EV (full) | 45 | 4.85 CHF€ 5.13 | 8.73 CHF€ 9.23 | 11.84 CHF€ 12.52 |
| 📱 Charge a phone | 0.02 | 0.00 CHF€ 0.00 | 0.00 CHF€ 0.00 | 0.01 CHF€ 0.01 |
| 👕 Run washing machine | 0.8 | 0.09 CHF€ 0.09 | 0.16 CHF€ 0.16 | 0.21 CHF€ 0.22 |
| 🍽️ Run dishwasher | 1.4 | 0.15 CHF€ 0.16 | 0.27 CHF€ 0.29 | 0.37 CHF€ 0.39 |
| 🧹 Vacuum 10 min | 0.33 | 0.04 CHF€ 0.04 | 0.06 CHF€ 0.07 | 0.09 CHF€ 0.09 |
| 💨 Hairdryer 10 min | 0.33 | 0.04 CHF€ 0.04 | 0.06 CHF€ 0.07 | 0.09 CHF€ 0.09 |
| 📺 Watch 1 h of TV | 0.6 | 0.06 CHF€ 0.07 | 0.12 CHF€ 0.12 | 0.16 CHF€ 0.17 |
Last 31 days — Olten
12-month price history — Olten
| Month | Average | CHF/MWh€/MWh |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09 | 0.160 CHF€ 0.1687 /kWh | 159.62 CHF€ 168.69 |
| 2026-08 | 0.132 CHF€ 0.1396 /kWh | 132.12 CHF€ 139.63 |
| 2026-07 | 0.110 CHF€ 0.1166 /kWh | 110.35 CHF€ 116.63 |
| 2026-06 | 0.095 CHF€ 0.1008 /kWh | 95.42 CHF€ 100.85 |
| 2026-05 | 0.094 CHF€ 0.0991 /kWh | 93.81 CHF€ 99.14 |
| 2026-04 | 0.081 CHF€ 0.0853 /kWh | 80.68 CHF€ 85.26 |
| 2026-03 | 0.126 CHF€ 0.1333 /kWh | 126.15 CHF€ 133.32 |
| 2026-02 | 0.108 CHF€ 0.1141 /kWh | 107.93 CHF€ 114.07 |
| 2026-01 | 0.126 CHF€ 0.1334 /kWh | 126.18 CHF€ 133.36 |
| 2025-12 | 0.108 CHF€ 0.1142 /kWh | 108.03 CHF€ 114.17 |
| 2025-11 | 0.111 CHF€ 0.1168 /kWh | 110.53 CHF€ 116.81 |
| 2025-10 | 0.101 CHF€ 0.1063 /kWh | 100.55 CHF€ 106.27 |
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 Olten
- Cheapest hour today: 14:00 CEST at € 0.1139 /kWh — schedule heavy appliances to run within this window.
- Avoid peak: 19:00 CEST hits € 0.2781 /kWh in Olten — postpone the dishwasher or EV charging if you can.
- Dishwasher cost in Olten: running it at the cheapest hour costs about € 0.16; at peak it's € 0.39 — over a year that's significant savings.
- EV charging in Olten: a 50 kWh charge during the cheapest hour costs around € 5.70.
- Typical monthly bill in Olten: a household using 5 000 kWh/year pays about € 85 this month at current wholesale prices (€ 0.1558 /kWh 30-day average).
FAQ — Olten
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 Olten is 14:00 CEST at € 0.1139 /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 Olten the most expensive hour is 2.4× 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: 2026-09-22 (CEST).