France electricity price
Check the all-in electricity price in France for every hour of the day.
On 23 October 2026 at 01:45 CET, electricity in France costs €0.238 per kWh all-in: a market price of €0.104 plus taxes and fees. Today's cheapest hour starts at 04:00 (€0.115), the most expensive at 08:00 (€0.345). Tomorrow's prices are usually published around 13:00 CET. Taxes and fees in France: VAT 20 %, energy tax €0.025 per kWh, grid fee €0.070 per kWh. Average wholesale market price in France per year: 2024: €0.058 · 2025: €0.061 · 2026: €0.088.
| Hour | All-in price | Market price |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 0.283 | 0.141 |
| 01:00 | 0.261 | 0.123 |
| 02:00 | 0.165 | 0.042 |
| 03:00 | 0.122 | 0.007 |
| 04:00 | 0.115 | 0.001 |
| 05:00 | 0.138 | 0.020 |
| 06:00 | 0.176 | 0.052 |
| 07:00 | 0.253 | 0.116 |
| 08:00 | 0.345 | 0.192 |
| 09:00 | 0.310 | 0.164 |
| 10:00 | 0.221 | 0.089 |
| 11:00 | 0.134 | 0.017 |
| 12:00 | 0.120 | 0.005 |
| 13:00 | 0.115 | 0.001 |
| 14:00 | 0.124 | 0.008 |
| 15:00 | 0.121 | 0.006 |
| 16:00 | 0.130 | 0.013 |
| 17:00 | 0.176 | 0.052 |
| 18:00 | 0.283 | 0.141 |
| 19:00 | 0.292 | 0.149 |
| 20:00 | 0.258 | 0.120 |
| 21:00 | 0.236 | 0.101 |
| 22:00 | 0.237 | 0.103 |
| 23:00 | 0.215 | 0.084 |
What's the electricity price in France right now?
The price at the top of the page is what a kilowatt-hour actually costs you this hour — the market price plus energy tax, grid fee and VAT. It changes every hour, so it's worth a glance before you run the dishwasher or charge the car.
What am I actually paying for?
Four things: the wholesale market price, energy tax, your grid fee, and VAT on top of all of it. Only the market price moves hour to hour — the rest stay flat. You can see where each number comes from on the data page.
Why does the price sometimes go below zero?
On windy, sunny days there's more power than the country can use, and the market price can dip below zero. We show it as a real negative number rather than hiding it. The taxes and fees still apply, though, so what you pay all-in almost never drops that far.
When can I see tomorrow's prices?
Early afternoon, once the day-ahead market settles for the next day. After that you can plan ahead. Prices refresh on their own while the page is open.