Electricity price on February 16, 2026: best hours to consume

Electricity prices for Monday, February 16, 2026 are now available. Below you’ll find the best and worst hours to consume, as well as practical recommendations to save on your electricity bill.

📊 Daily summary

• Minimum price: -0.0040 c€/kWh
• Maximum price: 0.0000 c€/kWh
• Average price: -0.0009 c€/kWh

⚡ Attention: There are 12 hours with negative prices! You get paid to consume electricity during these hours.

✅ Best hours to consume

These are the most economical hours of the day. Take advantage to run the washing machine, dishwasher, or charge your electric vehicle.

• 17:00-18:00: -0.0040 c€/kWh
• 18:00-19:00: -0.0040 c€/kWh
• 16:00-17:00: -0.0030 c€/kWh
• 11:00-12:00: -0.0020 c€/kWh
• 14:00-15:00: -0.0020 c€/kWh
• 15:00-16:00: -0.0020 c€/kWh

❌ Most expensive hours (avoid them)

During these hours electricity prices are higher. Try to avoid consuming during these periods.

• 00:00-01:00: 0.0020 c€/kWh
• 01:00-02:00: 0.0010 c€/kWh
• 23:00-24:00: 0.0000 c€/kWh
• 22:00-23:00: 0.0000 c€/kWh
• 09:00-10:00: 0.0000 c€/kWh
• 08:00-09:00: 0.0000 c€/kWh

💡 Practical recommendations

Washing machine: Best between 17:00-18:00, 18:00-19:00

Dishwasher: Best between 16:00-17:00, 11:00-12:00

Cooking: Best between 17:00-18:00, 18:00-19:00, 16:00-17:00

Charging vehicle/batteries: Best between 17:00-18:00, 18:00-19:00, 16:00-17:00, 11:00-12:00

📅 Hourly price table