⚡️ Electricity prices 🇨🇭 Zug CH ⚡️
Electricity price in Zug is 0.119 CHF /kWh right now.
Wholesale electricity in Zug follows the Switzerland day-ahead auction. Today's average is € 0.1088 /kWh, typical of a central European location at this time of year.
Today's average
0.099 CHF /kWh
▲ 40% vs yesterday
Right now (05:00)
0.119 CHF /kWh
Cheapest hour (12:00)
-0.002 CHF /kWh
Most expensive (20:00)
0.155 CHF /kWh
Tomorrow's day-ahead prices: published 12:00–13:00 CEST.
Price comparison — Zug
| Period | Average | vs today |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 0.099 CHF /kWh | — |
| Yesterday | 0.071 CHF /kWh | ▼ 28% |
| Last 7 days | 0.086 CHF /kWh | ▼ 13% |
| Last 30 days | 0.086 CHF /kWh | ▼ 13% |
| Current month | 0.090 CHF /kWh | ▼ 9% |
| Previous month | 0.078 CHF /kWh | ▼ 22% |
| Same month last year | 0.064 CHF /kWh | ▼ 35% |
Monthly cost estimate for an average household using 5 000 kWh/year (~417 kWh/month) at this rate: 41.34 CHF / month (496.11 CHF / year wholesale, before taxes and grid fees).
Today's hourly prices — Zug
| Hour (CEST) | CHF/MWh | CHF/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 02:00 | 111.25 CHF | 0.111 CHF |
| 03:00 | 112.12 CHF | 0.112 CHF |
| 04:00 | 114.48 CHF | 0.114 CHF |
| 05:00 | 118.57 CHF | 0.119 CHF |
| 06:00 | 129.26 CHF | 0.129 CHF |
| 07:00 | 128.67 CHF | 0.129 CHF |
| 08:00 | 110.32 CHF | 0.110 CHF |
| 09:00 | 82.02 CHF | 0.082 CHF |
| 10:00 | 64.74 CHF | 0.065 CHF |
| 11:00 | 51.40 CHF | 0.051 CHF |
| 12:00 ← cheapest | -1.82 CHF | -0.002 CHF |
| 13:00 | 33.53 CHF | 0.034 CHF |
| 14:00 | 38.11 CHF | 0.038 CHF |
| 15:00 | 70.22 CHF | 0.070 CHF |
| 16:00 | 81.12 CHF | 0.081 CHF |
| 17:00 | 86.54 CHF | 0.087 CHF |
| 18:00 | 118.13 CHF | 0.118 CHF |
| 19:00 | 140.20 CHF | 0.140 CHF |
| 20:00 ← peak | 155.48 CHF | 0.155 CHF |
| 21:00 | 150.46 CHF | 0.150 CHF |
| 22:00 | 135.87 CHF | 0.136 CHF |
| 23:00 | 119.18 CHF | 0.119 CHF |
What things cost today — Zug
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 | -0.01 CHF | 0.60 CHF | 0.93 CHF |
| 🛁 Take a bath | 7.5 | -0.01 CHF | 0.74 CHF | 1.17 CHF |
| 💧 Boil 1 L of water | 0.12 | -0.00 CHF | 0.01 CHF | 0.02 CHF |
| 🔌 Charge an EV (full) | 45 | -0.08 CHF | 4.47 CHF | 7.00 CHF |
| 📱 Charge a phone | 0.02 | -0.00 CHF | 0.00 CHF | 0.00 CHF |
| 👕 Run washing machine | 0.8 | -0.00 CHF | 0.08 CHF | 0.12 CHF |
| 🍽️ Run dishwasher | 1.4 | -0.00 CHF | 0.14 CHF | 0.22 CHF |
| 🧹 Vacuum 10 min | 0.33 | -0.00 CHF | 0.03 CHF | 0.05 CHF |
| 💨 Hairdryer 10 min | 0.33 | -0.00 CHF | 0.03 CHF | 0.05 CHF |
| 📺 Watch 1 h of TV | 0.6 | -0.00 CHF | 0.06 CHF | 0.09 CHF |
Last 31 days — Zug
12-month price history — Zug
| Month | Average | CHF/MWh |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 0.090 CHF /kWh | 90.31 CHF |
| 2026-04 | 0.078 CHF /kWh | 77.75 CHF |
| 2026-03 | 0.122 CHF /kWh | 121.58 CHF |
| 2026-02 | 0.104 CHF /kWh | 104.02 CHF |
| 2026-01 | 0.122 CHF /kWh | 121.61 CHF |
| 2025-12 | 0.104 CHF /kWh | 104.11 CHF |
| 2025-11 | 0.107 CHF /kWh | 106.52 CHF |
| 2025-10 | 0.097 CHF /kWh | 96.91 CHF |
| 2025-09 | 0.088 CHF /kWh | 87.95 CHF |
| 2025-08 | 0.072 CHF /kWh | 71.98 CHF |
| 2025-07 | 0.083 CHF /kWh | 83.10 CHF |
| 2025-06 | 0.058 CHF /kWh | 57.67 CHF |
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 Zug
- Cheapest hour today: 12:00 CEST at € -0.0020 /kWh — schedule heavy appliances to run within this window.
- Avoid peak: 20:00 CEST hits € 0.1705 /kWh in Zug — postpone the dishwasher or EV charging if you can.
- Dishwasher cost in Zug: running it at the cheapest hour costs about € -0.00; at peak it's € 0.24 — over a year that's significant savings.
- EV charging in Zug: a 50 kWh charge during the cheapest hour costs around € -0.10.
- Typical monthly bill in Zug: a household using 5 000 kWh/year pays about € 45 this month at current wholesale prices (€ 0.0945 /kWh 30-day average).
FAQ — Zug
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 Zug is 12:00 CEST at € -0.0020 /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: 2026-05-26 (CEST).