⚡️ Electricity prices 🇨🇭 Sankt Gallen CH ⚡️
Electricity price in Sankt Gallen is 0.105 CHF /kWh right now.
Wholesale electricity in Sankt Gallen follows the Switzerland day-ahead auction. Today's average is € 0.1489 /kWh, typical of a central European location at this time of year.
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Today's average
0.139 CHF€ 0.1489 /kWh
▲ 6% vs yesterday
Right now (10:00)
0.105 CHF€ 0.1120 /kWh
Cheapest hour (13:00)
0.045 CHF€ 0.0476 /kWh
Most expensive (20:00)
0.260 CHF€ 0.2786 /kWh
Tomorrow's day-ahead prices: published 12:00–13:00 CEST.
Price comparison — Sankt Gallen
| Period | Average | vs today |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 0.139 CHF€ 0.1489 /kWh | — |
| Yesterday | 0.131 CHF€ 0.1402 /kWh | ▼ 6% |
| Last 7 days | 0.124 CHF€ 0.1327 /kWh | ▼ 11% |
| Last 30 days | 0.124 CHF€ 0.1325 /kWh | ▼ 11% |
| Current month | 0.127 CHF€ 0.1354 /kWh | ▼ 9% |
| Previous month | 0.109 CHF€ 0.1166 /kWh | ▼ 22% |
| Same month last year | 0.074 CHF€ 0.0789 /kWh | ▼ 47% |
Monthly cost estimate for an average household using 5 000 kWh/year (~417 kWh/month) at this rate: 57.98 CHF / month (695.71 CHF / year wholesale, before taxes and grid fees).
Today's hourly prices — Sankt Gallen
| Hour (CEST) | CHF/MWh€/MWh | CHF/kWh€/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 02:00 | 136.84 CHF€ 146.40 | 0.137 CHF€ 0.1464 |
| 03:00 | 135.53 CHF€ 145.00 | 0.136 CHF€ 0.1450 |
| 04:00 | 135.53 CHF€ 145.00 | 0.136 CHF€ 0.1450 |
| 05:00 | 146.56 CHF€ 156.80 | 0.147 CHF€ 0.1568 |
| 06:00 | 159.64 CHF€ 170.79 | 0.160 CHF€ 0.1708 |
| 07:00 | 160.77 CHF€ 172.00 | 0.161 CHF€ 0.1720 |
| 08:00 | 150.03 CHF€ 160.51 | 0.150 CHF€ 0.1605 |
| 09:00 | 122.56 CHF€ 131.12 | 0.123 CHF€ 0.1311 |
| 10:00 | 104.69 CHF€ 112.00 | 0.105 CHF€ 0.1120 |
| 11:00 | 63.44 CHF€ 67.87 | 0.063 CHF€ 0.0679 |
| 12:00 | 46.97 CHF€ 50.25 | 0.047 CHF€ 0.0503 |
| 13:00 ← cheapest | 44.53 CHF€ 47.64 | 0.045 CHF€ 0.0476 |
| 14:00 | 59.88 CHF€ 64.06 | 0.060 CHF€ 0.0641 |
| 15:00 | 84.12 CHF€ 90.00 | 0.084 CHF€ 0.0900 |
| 16:00 | 111.23 CHF€ 119.00 | 0.111 CHF€ 0.1190 |
| 17:00 | 136.81 CHF€ 146.37 | 0.137 CHF€ 0.1464 |
| 18:00 | 176.75 CHF€ 189.10 | 0.177 CHF€ 0.1891 |
| 19:00 | 253.77 CHF€ 271.50 | 0.254 CHF€ 0.2715 |
| 20:00 ← peak | 260.45 CHF€ 278.65 | 0.260 CHF€ 0.2786 |
| 21:00 | 219.97 CHF€ 235.34 | 0.220 CHF€ 0.2353 |
| 22:00 | 178.53 CHF€ 191.00 | 0.179 CHF€ 0.1910 |
| 23:00 | 158.24 CHF€ 169.29 | 0.158 CHF€ 0.1693 |
What things cost today — Sankt Gallen
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 | 0.27 CHF€ 0.29 | 0.83 CHF€ 0.89 | 1.56 CHF€ 1.67 |
| 🛁 Take a bath | 7.5 | 0.33 CHF€ 0.36 | 1.04 CHF€ 1.12 | 1.95 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 | 2.00 CHF€ 2.14 | 6.26 CHF€ 6.70 | 11.72 CHF€ 12.54 |
| 📱 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 | 0.04 CHF€ 0.04 | 0.11 CHF€ 0.12 | 0.21 CHF€ 0.22 |
| 🍽️ Run dishwasher | 1.4 | 0.06 CHF€ 0.07 | 0.19 CHF€ 0.21 | 0.36 CHF€ 0.39 |
| 🧹 Vacuum 10 min | 0.33 | 0.01 CHF€ 0.02 | 0.05 CHF€ 0.05 | 0.09 CHF€ 0.09 |
| 💨 Hairdryer 10 min | 0.33 | 0.01 CHF€ 0.02 | 0.05 CHF€ 0.05 | 0.09 CHF€ 0.09 |
| 📺 Watch 1 h of TV | 0.6 | 0.03 CHF€ 0.03 | 0.08 CHF€ 0.09 | 0.16 CHF€ 0.17 |
Last 31 days — Sankt Gallen
12-month price history — Sankt Gallen
| Month | Average | CHF/MWh€/MWh |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08 | 0.127 CHF€ 0.1354 /kWh | 126.55 CHF€ 135.39 |
| 2026-07 | 0.109 CHF€ 0.1166 /kWh | 109.01 CHF€ 116.63 |
| 2026-06 | 0.094 CHF€ 0.1008 /kWh | 94.26 CHF€ 100.85 |
| 2026-05 | 0.093 CHF€ 0.0991 /kWh | 92.67 CHF€ 99.14 |
| 2026-04 | 0.080 CHF€ 0.0853 /kWh | 79.70 CHF€ 85.26 |
| 2026-03 | 0.125 CHF€ 0.1333 /kWh | 124.62 CHF€ 133.32 |
| 2026-02 | 0.107 CHF€ 0.1141 /kWh | 106.62 CHF€ 114.07 |
| 2026-01 | 0.125 CHF€ 0.1334 /kWh | 124.65 CHF€ 133.36 |
| 2025-12 | 0.107 CHF€ 0.1142 /kWh | 106.71 CHF€ 114.17 |
| 2025-11 | 0.109 CHF€ 0.1168 /kWh | 109.18 CHF€ 116.81 |
| 2025-10 | 0.099 CHF€ 0.1063 /kWh | 99.33 CHF€ 106.27 |
| 2025-09 | 0.090 CHF€ 0.0965 /kWh | 90.15 CHF€ 96.45 |
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 Sankt Gallen
- Cheapest hour today: 13:00 CEST at € 0.0476 /kWh — schedule heavy appliances to run within this window.
- Avoid peak: 20:00 CEST hits € 0.2786 /kWh in Sankt Gallen — postpone the dishwasher or EV charging if you can.
- Dishwasher cost in Sankt Gallen: running it at the cheapest hour costs about € 0.07; at peak it's € 0.39 — over a year that's significant savings.
- EV charging in Sankt Gallen: a 50 kWh charge during the cheapest hour costs around € 2.38.
- Typical monthly bill in Sankt Gallen: a household using 5 000 kWh/year pays about € 62 this month at current wholesale prices (€ 0.1325 /kWh 30-day average).
FAQ — Sankt Gallen
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 Sankt Gallen is 13:00 CEST at € 0.0476 /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 Sankt Gallen the most expensive hour is 5.8× 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: 2026-08-13 (CEST).