Electricity Prices Germany - Cheapest Hours Today and Tomorrow

Hourly view shows 24 electricity prices per day and is easy to overview. Quarterly view shows prices every 15 minutes (four times per hour) for more precise planning. Starting September 30, 2025, EPEX SPOT day-ahead markets use 15-minute MTU (Minimum Time Unit), so quarterly view helps you find the exact cheapest time to run devices.

We show day-ahead prices from the EPEX SPOT auction. These are wholesale electricity prices for the DE-LU bidding zone. Day-ahead prices are set one day in advance (auction closes at 12:00 CET, final prices at 12:57 CET). These are the spot prices that determine what you pay for electricity itself, before network fees and taxes are added.

The large number shows electricity price with two digits after decimal, like €0.05. The small number next to it shows precise value - if you see 88, it means full price is €0.0588 per kWh. This gives you exact pricing for accurate planning and savings calculations.

In 2024, average wholesale day-ahead price was about €78/MWh (roughly 7.8 cents/kWh). Prices change hourly and daily. Winter prices are often higher due to heating demand and less solar power. Summer midday can have very low or even negative prices when solar production is high. Check our chart for precise today and tomorrow prices by hour. Schedule heavy consumption during green hours to save money.

Cheapest times change daily based on wind and solar availability. Typically, prices are low at night (1:00-6:00) when demand is low, and midday (11:00-15:00) when solar production is high. Most expensive times are usually morning (6:00-9:00) and evening (18:00-21:00) when demand peaks. Use our chart to find exact cheapest hours each day - they vary with weather and renewable energy production.

Yes! Users who plan heavy consumption during cheap hours save 20-30% on average on the wholesale portion of their bill. For example, running a washing machine during a cheap hour (€0.04/kWh) versus peak hour (€0.15/kWh) saves significant money over time. Heat pumps, water heaters, and electric vehicle charging benefit most. Simply check our chart daily after 1 PM, find green hours, and schedule tasks for those times. Automatic timers make it easy.

Electricity prices are set by EPEX SPOT day-ahead auction at 12:00 CET daily. A computer system matches all buyers and sellers to find the best price for each hour. Prices depend on supply (how much power is available) and demand (how much electricity is needed). Cheapest power plants run first - wind and solar cost almost nothing to run, so prices drop when renewables are high. Gas plants are most expensive, so they run last and prices spike when renewables are low. Germany and Luxembourg share one electricity market with the same prices.

EPEX SPOT publishes final day-ahead prices by 12:57 CET every day for all 24 hours of the next day. We fetch updated data regularly and show on our chart. Starting September 30, 2025, prices are also available in 15-minute intervals (MTU) for more precise planning.

Green color shows cheapest hours - plan heavy consumption during this time. Red color warns about high prices, so postpone tasks if possible. Prices can be viewed hourly or by 15-minute periods. Check the chart after 1 PM to see tomorrow's prices and plan washing, heating, or charging.

Data comes from EPEX SPOT, the leading European power exchange. These are official day-ahead auction prices for the DE-LU bidding zone (Germany + Luxembourg). We show these wholesale prices in a simple chart so you can plan consumption easily.

Main factors are renewable energy availability (wind and solar), demand level, and fuel costs (coal and gas prices). In 2024, renewables provided about 60% of German electricity. When wind and sun are strong, prices drop. When renewables are low and demand is high, expensive gas plants must run and prices spike. Weather, season, and time of day all play a role.

Use green hours for heavy consumption like washing machine, dishwasher, or heat pump. Turn off or postpone devices when prices are red. Use timers or smart plugs to automatically run appliances during cheap times. Check our chart daily after 1 PM to see tomorrow's prices. Users who shift consumption to cheap hours save 20-30% on average.

Fixed tariff means same price every hour and every day. Variable tariff (also called dynamic or spot tariff) follows EPEX SPOT day-ahead auction prices. Prices change every hour based on supply and demand. Our chart shows these hourly wholesale prices so you know when electricity is cheapest. Variable tariffs let you save money if you shift consumption to cheap hours.

Check our chart for green hours - usually night (1:00-6:00) or midday (11:00-15:00) when solar power is high. Set your Wallbox timer for these cheap times. With a dynamic tariff, charging during green hours can cost €0.04/kWh instead of €0.15/kWh at peak times. That saves €100+ per year for typical EV drivers. Some energy apps can automate this for you.

Solar panels make free electricity when the sun shines. Use this power directly during the day for washing, cooking, or charging your EV. When you make more than you use, prices on the grid are often low or even negative - meaning you get less for selling back. A battery stores your extra solar power for evening use when grid prices are high. This saves more money than selling to the grid.

A home battery (Batteriespeicher) stores electricity for later use. Charge it when prices are cheap (green hours) or from your solar panels. Use the stored power when prices are high (red hours). During negative price hours (about 5% of the time in 2024), you can charge almost for free. Battery owners report saving 30-50% on their electricity bills by avoiding expensive peak hours.

A Balkonkraftwerk is a small solar panel (600-800 watts) you put on your balcony or garden. It plugs into a normal outlet and makes free electricity from sunlight. This lowers your electricity bill because you buy less from the grid. Renters can use them without landlord permission in most cases. They cost 300-600 euros and save 100-150 euros per year. Check our chart to see when grid prices are high - that is when your Balkonkraftwerk saves you the most money.

Heat pumps use electricity to heat your home. They pull heat from outside air or ground and move it inside - much more efficient than electric heaters. They work best with cheap electricity during green hours. Most heat pumps have a buffer tank that stores hot water. Program your heat pump to run during cheap hours (usually night and midday) and store the heat for later. This can cut heating costs by 30-40%. You can also sign up for special grid programs that give you lower fees in exchange for letting the grid briefly pause your heat pump during peak times - this saves an extra 110-190 euros per year.

A Home Energy Management System (HEMS) is like a smart brain for your home energy. It automatically controls your solar panels, battery, heat pump, and electric car charger. The system watches electricity prices all day and decides the best times to charge, heat, or use grid power. You set it up once and it runs on its own. Users say: once it works, you are more than happy. No more checking prices daily - the system does it for you and saves money automatically.

Dunkelflaute is a German word meaning dark and windless weather - like cloudy winter days with no wind. During these times, solar panels and wind turbines make very little power. Germany must then use expensive gas power plants to keep the lights on, so electricity prices go way up. In November-December 2024, prices reached 0.59 euros per kWh during Dunkelflaute (normal average is 0.08 euros per kWh - that is 7 times higher!). Check our chart during winter - you will see more red hours. Plan heavy use for the remaining green hours to avoid high costs.