Electricity price on March 18, 2026: best hours to consume

Electricity prices for Wednesday, March 18, 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: 2.30 c€/kWh
• Maximum price: 5.22 c€/kWh
• Average price: 3.08 c€/kWh

✅ 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.

• 03:00-04:00: 2.30 c€/kWh
• 07:00-08:00: 2.52 c€/kWh
• 05:00-06:00: 2.54 c€/kWh
• 21:00-22:00: 2.54 c€/kWh
• 20:00-21:00: 2.55 c€/kWh
• 15:00-16:00: 2.76 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: 5.22 c€/kWh
• 01:00-02:00: 4.50 c€/kWh
• 10:00-11:00: 3.76 c€/kWh
• 08:00-09:00: 3.73 c€/kWh
• 23:00-24:00: 3.38 c€/kWh
• 04:00-05:00: 3.06 c€/kWh

💡 Practical recommendations

Washing machine: Best between 03:00-04:00, 07:00-08:00

Dishwasher: Best between 05:00-06:00, 21:00-22:00

Cooking: Best between 03:00-04:00, 07:00-08:00, 05:00-06:00

Charging vehicle/batteries: Best between 03:00-04:00, 07:00-08:00, 05:00-06:00, 21:00-22:00

📅 Hourly price table