Price now
Electricity price now
The spot price of electricity right now plus today's and tomorrow's hourly prices. Prices update in real time from the Nord Pool power exchange and include 25.5% VAT.
5.27cents/kWh
9.17cents/kWh
15.76cents/kWh
Hourly prices today
All hourly prices
03:00
6.19
04:00
6.50
05:00
6.99
06:00
7.04
07:00
9.12
08:00
10.43
09:00
10.12
10:00
7.39
11:00
6.51
12:00
6.79
13:00
6.71
14:00
5.33
15:00
5.27
16:00
6.70
17:00
9.59
18:00
12.70
19:00
13.93
20:00
15.76
21:00
13.09
22:00
13.94
23:00
12.55
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Spot price right now
The spot price right now, i.e. the live spot price of electricity, appears in the 'Price now' card at the top of this page. The price updates automatically every hour and shows the exchange price for electricity at this moment. The spot price varies hourly on the Nord Pool power exchange, so the price right now can be very different from an hour ago or an hour from now.
Use this page to follow the spot price now and see every hourly price for today and tomorrow. Once you know the live spot price, you can time your consumption to cheaper hours and save on your electricity bill.
Electricity price today and tomorrow
The chart on this page shows the electricity price today hour by hour. By pressing Tomorrow you also see tomorrow's spot prices as soon as next-day hourly prices have been published, usually around 1-2 PM Finnish time. Spot hourly prices are shown in cents/kWh and include 25.5% VAT.
What makes up the electricity price?
The spot price is set on the Nord Pool power exchange hourly based on supply and demand. The prices shown on this page include 25.5% VAT, but do not include the provider's margin or monthly fee.
Total price for spot electricity
- Spot price - The hourly price shown on this page
- Margin - Provider markup (0.25-0.99 cents/kWh)
- Monthly fee - Fixed fee (0-5 €/mo)
- Distribution - Grid operator fee (~4-5 cents/kWh)
- Electricity tax - State tax (~2.8 cents/kWh)
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity price right now?
The electricity price right now - i.e. the spot price - appears in the 'Price now' card at the top of this page. The price updates automatically every hour based on Nord Pool's exchange price and includes 25.5% VAT.
What is the spot price right now?
The spot price right now is the current hour's price on the Nord Pool power exchange. On this page you see the live spot price plus every hourly price for today and tomorrow. The provider's margin, monthly fee, distribution and electricity tax are added on top of this on your final bill.
Where does the spot price come from?
The spot price is set on the Nordic power exchange Nord Pool. The price varies hourly based on supply and demand.
Does the price include VAT?
Yes, the prices on this page include 25.5% VAT. They do not include the provider's margin or distribution fees.
When are tomorrow's prices published?
Nord Pool publishes next-day prices usually around 1-2 PM Finnish time. If tomorrow's prices are not visible, check again later.
Why does the price vary so much?
The electricity price depends on supply and demand. On cold days consumption is high and prices rise. At night and in summer prices are often lower.
How do I follow the spot price right now?
The easiest way to follow the spot price right now is this page: at the top you see the live spot price, and from the chart you see hourly prices for today and tomorrow. You can refresh the price in real time with the Refresh button.