⚡️ Electricity prices 🇨🇭 Zug CH ⚡️
Electricity price in Zug is 0.087 CHF /kWh right now.
Wholesale electricity in Zug follows the Switzerland day-ahead auction. Today's average is € 0.0719 /kWh, typical of a central European location at this time of year.
Today's average
0.066 CHF /kWh
▲ 218% vs yesterday
Right now (07:00)
0.087 CHF /kWh
Cheapest hour (14:00)
0.004 CHF /kWh
Most expensive (21:00)
0.138 CHF /kWh
Tomorrow's day-ahead prices: published 12:00–13:00 CEST.
Price comparison — Zug
| Period | Average | vs today |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 0.066 CHF /kWh | — |
| Yesterday | 0.021 CHF /kWh | ▼ 69% |
| Last 7 days | 0.078 CHF /kWh | ▲ 19% |
| Last 30 days | 0.087 CHF /kWh | ▲ 32% |
| Current month | 0.082 CHF /kWh | ▲ 24% |
| Previous month | 0.091 CHF /kWh | ▲ 38% |
| Same month last year | 0.058 CHF /kWh | ▼ 12% |
Monthly cost estimate for an average household using 5 000 kWh/year (~417 kWh/month) at this rate: 27.49 CHF / month (329.83 CHF / year wholesale, before taxes and grid fees).
Today's hourly prices — Zug
| Hour (CEST) | CHF/MWh | CHF/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 02:00 | 71.18 CHF | 0.071 CHF |
| 03:00 | 68.18 CHF | 0.068 CHF |
| 04:00 | 71.05 CHF | 0.071 CHF |
| 05:00 | 79.41 CHF | 0.079 CHF |
| 06:00 | 86.95 CHF | 0.087 CHF |
| 07:00 | 87.17 CHF | 0.087 CHF |
| 08:00 | 74.32 CHF | 0.074 CHF |
| 09:00 | 45.37 CHF | 0.045 CHF |
| 10:00 | 13.44 CHF | 0.013 CHF |
| 11:00 | 14.71 CHF | 0.015 CHF |
| 12:00 | 6.37 CHF | 0.006 CHF |
| 13:00 | 4.95 CHF | 0.005 CHF |
| 14:00 ← cheapest | 3.93 CHF | 0.004 CHF |
| 15:00 | 4.76 CHF | 0.005 CHF |
| 16:00 | 14.17 CHF | 0.014 CHF |
| 17:00 | 46.79 CHF | 0.047 CHF |
| 18:00 | 81.94 CHF | 0.082 CHF |
| 19:00 | 118.81 CHF | 0.119 CHF |
| 20:00 | 134.35 CHF | 0.134 CHF |
| 21:00 ← peak | 137.92 CHF | 0.138 CHF |
| 22:00 | 135.79 CHF | 0.136 CHF |
| 23:00 | 120.80 CHF | 0.121 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 | 0.02 CHF | 0.40 CHF | 0.83 CHF |
| 🛁 Take a bath | 7.5 | 0.03 CHF | 0.49 CHF | 1.03 CHF |
| 💧 Boil 1 L of water | 0.12 | 0.00 CHF | 0.01 CHF | 0.02 CHF |
| 🔌 Charge an EV (full) | 45 | 0.18 CHF | 2.97 CHF | 6.21 CHF |
| 📱 Charge a phone | 0.02 | 0.00 CHF | 0.00 CHF | 0.00 CHF |
| 👕 Run washing machine | 0.8 | 0.00 CHF | 0.05 CHF | 0.11 CHF |
| 🍽️ Run dishwasher | 1.4 | 0.01 CHF | 0.09 CHF | 0.19 CHF |
| 🧹 Vacuum 10 min | 0.33 | 0.00 CHF | 0.02 CHF | 0.05 CHF |
| 💨 Hairdryer 10 min | 0.33 | 0.00 CHF | 0.02 CHF | 0.05 CHF |
| 📺 Watch 1 h of TV | 0.6 | 0.00 CHF | 0.04 CHF | 0.08 CHF |
Last 31 days — Zug
12-month price history — Zug
| Month | Average | CHF/MWh |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06 | 0.082 CHF /kWh | 82.03 CHF |
| 2026-05 | 0.091 CHF /kWh | 90.96 CHF |
| 2026-04 | 0.078 CHF /kWh | 78.23 CHF |
| 2026-03 | 0.122 CHF /kWh | 122.32 CHF |
| 2026-02 | 0.105 CHF /kWh | 104.66 CHF |
| 2026-01 | 0.122 CHF /kWh | 122.35 CHF |
| 2025-12 | 0.105 CHF /kWh | 104.75 CHF |
| 2025-11 | 0.107 CHF /kWh | 107.18 CHF |
| 2025-10 | 0.098 CHF /kWh | 97.50 CHF |
| 2025-09 | 0.088 CHF /kWh | 88.49 CHF |
| 2025-08 | 0.072 CHF /kWh | 72.42 CHF |
| 2025-07 | 0.084 CHF /kWh | 83.61 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: 14:00 CEST at € 0.0043 /kWh — schedule heavy appliances to run within this window.
- Avoid peak: 21:00 CEST hits € 0.1503 /kWh in Zug — postpone the dishwasher or EV charging if you can.
- Dishwasher cost in Zug: running it at the cheapest hour costs about € 0.01; at peak it's € 0.21 — over a year that's significant savings.
- EV charging in Zug: a 50 kWh charge during the cheapest hour costs around € 0.21.
- Typical monthly bill in Zug: a household using 5 000 kWh/year pays about € 30 this month at current wholesale prices (€ 0.0947 /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 14:00 CEST at € 0.0043 /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 Zug the most expensive hour is 35.1× 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: 2026-06-15 (CEST).