Off-Peak Electricity Times NSW: Peak Hours, Tariffs & Prices⚡

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Last updated: 6/7/2026

OFF-PEAK ELECTRICITY TIMES & HOURS: PEAK, SHOULDER & TARIFFS EXPLAINED

If you've ever looked at your electricity bill and seen your usage split into peak, shoulder, and off-peak periods - those time slots directly determine what you pay per kilowatt-hour.

Quick answer: in NSW, peak electricity generally runs 2pm–8pm in summer or 5pm–9pm in winter, off-peak is 10pm–7am every night, and shoulder covers everything in between. Energy Australia, AGL and Origin each apply their own version of this on top of their own rates, so jump to the table below if you want your specific retailer.

For households wanting to cut energy costs, knowing when these periods fall and which tariff you're on can mean paying 70c/kWh during peak hours versus as little as 30c/kWh off-peak - less than half the price for the exact same appliance running for the same amount of time.

Peak time, Off-peak time, and shoulder time diagram

Showing peak time period, off-peak time period, and shoulder time period in Australia in a simple diagram.

TIME OF USE PEAK & OFF-PEAK HOURS EXPLAINED

WHAT TIME IS PEAK ELECTRICITY?

Peak electricity in NSW is from 2-8pm (Summer), and 5-9pm (Winter).

Peak periods are the most expensive hours on a time-of-use plan - typically costing round 65-70c/kWh.

WHAT TIME ARE SHOULDER HOURS?

Shoulder periods run 7am-2pm & 8-10pm (Summer), and 7am-5pm & 9-10pm (Winter).

Priced between peak & off-peak, shoulder hours are mid-range and apply on weekdays only.

WHAT TIME IS OFF-PEAK ELECTRICITY?

Off-peak electricity runs 10pm-7am every day.

The cheapest period on a time-of-use plan, usually costing around 20-30c/kWh, idea for high-consumption.

NSW RETAILER PEAK & OFF-PEAK TIMES COMPARED

Here's how the times and approximate rates stack up across the retailers most NSW households are with, plus the Ausgrid network default for anyone whose retailer isn't listed below - retailer vs. distributor comparison below the table.

Retailer	🔴 Peak Times	🟡 Shoulder Times	🟢 Off-Peak Times	Approx. Rates
Energy Australia	Summer: 2pm – 8pm Winter: 5pm – 9pm Weekdays (excl. public holidays)	Summer: 7am–2pm & 8–10pm Winter: 7am–5pm & 9–10pm	10pm – 7am (daily)	Peak ~70c/kWh Off-peak ~30c/kWh
AGL	2pm – 8pm (all days) Incl. weekends · ~18% of week	7am–2pm & 8–10pm ~45% of the week	10pm – 7am (daily) ~37% of the week	Peak ~65c/kWh Off-peak ~30c/kWh
Origin Energy	7–9am & 5–8pm Business days only (NSW & ACT)	9am–5pm & 8–10pm Business days only	10pm – 7am (weekdays) All weekend	Varies by plan Check energymadeeasy.gov.au
GloBird Energy	3pm – 9pm (all days) Incl. weekends · ~25% of week	No shoulder period	9pm – 3pm next day ~75% of the week	Peak ~56c/kWh Off-peak ~30c/kWh Rates updated Jan 2026
Ausgrid network default	2pm – 8pm Two-rate structure since Jul 2024	Merged into off-peak As of Jul 2024 — some retailers still use 3 rates	All other times	Peak ~65c/kWh Off-peak ~30c/kWh

Peak – most expensive Shoulder – mid-range Off-Peak – cheapest

⚠️ Times and rates are indicative for residential customers on the Ausgrid network (Sydney, Newcastle, Hunter & Central Coast). Your exact periods depend on your distributor, meter type, and specific plan. Always confirm with your retailer or compare at energymadeeasy.gov.au. Rates are GST-inclusive approximates as of mid-2026.

ENERGY RETAILER VS. DISTRIBUTOR: WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?

Your retailer, Energy Australia, AGL, Origin, GloBird and so on, is who sends you a bill each month, but they're not who decides when your peak and off-peak periods actually fall. That's set by your distributor, the company that owns and runs the physical poles and wires in your area. Across most of Sydney, Newcastle, the Hunter and the Central Coast, that's Ausgrid. Retailers apply their own rates on top of whatever time windows their distributor sets.

This is why searching "Energy Australia peak times" and "Ausgrid peak times" can turn up slightly different answers, and why two neighbours on different retailers, same street, same network, can end up with identical peak windows but different prices per kWh.

Since 1 July 2024, Ausgrid simplified its own network tariff down to two periods, peak and off-peak, dropping the separate shoulder rate at the network level. Some retailers still publish their own three period plans on top of this though, which is why you'll still see a shoulder rate on some bills even though the underlying network tariff no longer has one. If you're ever unsure which version applies to you, your bill or plan fact sheet has the final say.

On vs. off peak vs. shoulder period timetable NSW

WHAT TIME IS PEAK ELECTRICITY? ENERGY AUSTRALIA VS. ORIGIN VS. AGL VS. GLOBIRD

With all the different energy retailers available, it may be a little confusing trying to keep up with what time peak, shoulder, and off-peak hours are. Here's a quick breakdown of Energy Australia's, AGL's, Origin's, and Globird's peak and off-peak times.

WHAT ARE ENERGY AUSTRALIA'S PEAK & OFF-PEAK TIMES IN NSW?

Energy Australia runs a three tier structure, so on top of peak and off-peak you'll also see a shoulder rate on your bill. Peak is 2pm to 8pm in summer and 5pm to 9pm in winter, weekdays only, excluding public holidays.

Shoulder covers 7am to 2pm and 8pm to 10pm in summer, or 7am to 5pm and 9pm to 10pm in winter. Off-peak is 10pm to 7am every day of the week including weekends. On a standard time of use plan, peak sits around 70c/kWh and off-peak around 30c/kWh, though timings and rates shift a little depending on the season and your specific plan.

WHAT ARE AGL'S PEAK & OFF-PEAK TIMES IN NSW?

AGL keeps things simpler than Energy Australia, there's no separate shoulder rate, just peak and off-peak. Peak runs 2pm to 8pm, and it applies every day including weekends, so don't assume you're getting a cheaper Saturday afternoon.

AGL's Off-peak is the usual 10pm to 7am. On AGL's standing offer, peak sits around 65c/kWh and off-peak around 30c/kWh, though your own plan may differ from the standing offer, your bill or plan fact sheet will have the exact figures.

WHAT ARE ORIGIN'S PEAK & OFF-PEAK TIMES IN NSW?

Origin's time of use setup looks a bit different again. Peak is split into two shorter blocks on business days only, 7am to 9am and 5pm to 8pm, with shoulder covering 9am to 5pm and 8pm to 10pm, also business days only. Off-peak runs 10pm to 7am on weekdays, and the entire weekend counts as off-peak.

Origin's rates vary more from plan to plan than AGL's or Energy Australia's, so it's worth pulling up your actual plan on Energy Made Easy rather than going off a single average figure.

WHAT ARE GLOBIRD'S PEAK & OFF-PEAK TIMES IN NSW?

GloBird runs one of the widest peak windows of the major retailers, 3pm to 9pm every day including weekends, with no shoulder period at all.

Off-peak covers the remaining 9pm to 3pm the next day, which works out to roughly three quarters of the week. Peak sits around 56c/kWh and off-peak around 30c/kWh on GloBird's current rates, updated as of January 2026, so it's worth confirming against your own bill since retailer rates get reviewed fairly often.

Comparing these electricity prices, if you were to run the same appliance during a peak period (2-8pm) vs. an off-peak period (10pm-7am), it would cost you more than double to run the exact same appliance for the same amount of time.

WHAT'S THE BEST HOME ELECTRICITY TARIFF?

Whilst we hear the word 'tariff' around the global arena, the word also represents the energy 'plan' you're on. An electricity tariff refers to a pricing structure that your energy retailer uses to bill you for your electricity consumption.

Every property in Australia will have unique lifestyles and energy consumption habits which will vary in the most suitable tariff for that property. Finding the right electricity tariff can depend on a few factors. Below are the main 4 tariffs available throughout NSW:

TARIFF TYPE	BEST FOR	PEAK/OFF-PEAK PRICING?
Time of Use Tariff	Flexible households, EV Owners	Yes
Flat Rate Tariff	Peak hour households, predictable budgets	No
Demand Tariffs	Low peak-consumption households & businesses	Partial
Controlled Load Tariffs	Hot water, pool pump, floor heating	Separate meter
Solar Sharer Offer	3 hours of free electricity everyday	No

1. WHAT IS A TIME OF USE TARIFF?

A time-of-use electricity tariff is designed to charge different rates depending on the time of day. Peak energy hours are charged the most, shoulder is charged at a medium rate, and off-peak is when electricity is cheapest.

Who are time-of-use tariffs for? Most households run on a time-of-use energy tariff which can be flexible for homes that run appliances overnight, charge electric vehicles, or operate high-consuming appliances like pool pumps or hot water systems. (Did you know that most hot water systems are on a timer that take advantage of off-peak electricity overnight?)

This kind of electricity plan is suited to those who have flexibility in when they use electricity, incentivising off-peak consumption. For residents who consume most of their energy during peak periods, it can become very expensive to run basic appliances for cooking, cooling, or entertainment.

AGL Time-of-use Tariff Hour Chart

Since 2024, Ausgrid combined both shoulder periods with off-peak periods, making it easier to differentiate on vs. off-peak prices for consumers. AGL on-peak times generally occur between 2pm - 8pm, and off-peak around 10pm - 7am. Based on AGL's standing offer, peak period prices come in at around $0.65c/kWh, and off-peak electricity prices around $0.30c/kWh.

2. WHAT IS A FLAT RATE / SINGLE RATE TARIFF?

Unlike a time-of-use tariff which is variable depending on the hour of the day, a flat rate tariff remains consistent throughout the day and night. There are no peak and off-peak periods which means that your electricity costs remain consistent whether the electricity is during a peak or an off-peak period. Depending on the retailer, flat rate electricity tariff prices range from 30-40c/kWh.

Who are single rate tariffs suited for? A single rate tariff is suited for homes that use most of their electricity during peak periods and for those who prefer consistent and predictable electricity bills. Flat rate plans are a great choice for workers who return home at dinner time and consume their energy right in the middle of peak electricity hours.

Is a Flat rate or Time-of-use tariff better? Whilst flat rate tariffs are simple, they are less cost-effective compared to taking advantage of off-peak electricity pricing. If your household can take advantage of off-peak electricity prices, a flat rate tariff may prevent savings.

3. WHAT IS A DEMAND ELECTRICITY TARIFF?

Demand tariffs, also known as demand charges on electricity bills, incentivise customers to use less energy in peak periods.

How are demand charges calculated? Demand charges look at your maximum electricity consumption during peak hours. Measuring in 15 or 30-minute block intervals each day during a month, the block with the highest consumption will be your highest energy consumption.

Energy Australia Demand charges diagram

Rather than solely focusing on the amount of energy being used, a demand tariff also takes into account the amount of power being drawn. Running multiple high-consuming appliances like air-conditioning, pool pumps, and ovens at the same time can cause spikes which increase the demand charge portion of your electricity bill.

4. WHAT IS A CONTROLLED TARIFF?

A controlled load is a tariff for specific stand-alone appliances like electric hot water heaters, pool and irrigation pumps, and underfloor heating. They're designed to power systems that don't need instant consumption, only powered during periods where electricity is generally cheaper than off-peak rates.

Controlled loads are managed remotely by electricity providers where appliances are powered usually overnight or during low-demand periods.

Because they are on their own meter, it's easier to track individual usage which can be billed at a separate rate than your general household consumption.

Ausgrid's controlled tariff periods include:

between 10.00pm and 6.45am AEST/AEDT (early April to early October)
between 9.00pm and 4.15am AEST/AEDT (October)
between 9.00pm and 5.45am AEST/AEDT (November to early April) Daytime
between 10.00am and 4.45pm AEST/AEDT (early April to early October)
between 9.00am and 3.45pm AEST/AEDT (October)
between 9.00am and 1.30pm AEST/AEDT (November to early April)

CAN HOMES USE TIME-OF-USE TARIFFS TO HELP SAVE ON THEIR ELECTRICITY BILLS?

Delaying appliances that aren’t time-sensitive to operate during off-peak hours (peak shaving)
Charging your electric vehicle over-night instead of in the afternoon/early night.
Starting charging your devices after 10pm will allow you to miss peak-electricity prices.
Hot Water heaters are typically already scheduled to turn on and run overnight.
Installing solar panels and battery storage can allow you to use a renewable energy buffer instead of expensive grid energy.
Ensure you are with the best energy provider
Check for additional energy, solar, and battery rebates

WHAT ARE SMART METERS?

A Smart Meter is essentially a tool that can be installed to allow properties to see accurate and clear data of their energy consumption, which allows the owner to make informed decisions about when and how long to use appliances.

WHAT IS A SOLAR FEED-IN TARIFF?

One of the most well-known rebates across Australia is the solar feed-in-tariff, which enables homeowners to export their excess solar power for credit on their electricity bill.

In recent years, the value per kWh of exported solar has been reduced as more and more households continue to rely on solar production.

Depending on which energy provider you're with, they offer various packages and incentives which helps homeowners access higher rewards, mostly ranging from 3-5c/kWh exported.

Whilst the solar export reward used to be much higher, there is still a great opportunity for large energy consumers to greatly offset their daytime electricity usage with the solar they generate.

Households are no longer focused on exporting, but consuming the power they produce. This is also maximised with battery storage where homeowners can continue consuming stored solar long into the night.

CONCLUSION

With the transition to renewable energy happening, we will most likely see a higher rate of grid failures and higher grid energy costs as coal-fired power stations close across Australia. We believe now is the best time ever to invest in solar as rebates are still available (not for long), and the rapidly growing demand for grid security.

If you want to see if you’re on the cheapest energy plan, we recommend visiting ‘Energy Made Easy’ where you can simply compare energy plans, it’s great.

ELECTRICITY TARIFF FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is electricity cheaper at night?

Off-peak electricity, generally 10pm to 7am, has traditionally been the cheapest time to run appliances, and it still is on most standard plans. That said, from July 2026 eligible households can access an even cheaper window under the government-mandated Solar Sharer offer, three hours of completely free electricity every day from 11am to 2pm. If your retailer offers this and you can shift some usage into the middle of the day rather than overnight, it beats standard off-peak rates altogether.

What is the cheapest time to use electricity in NSW?

For most households, overnight (10pm to 7am) is still the cheapest standard window, at roughly a third of the peak rate. Since the Solar Sharer mandate started in July 2026 though, some plans now offer a free three hour window from 11am to 2pm daily, which is cheaper again since it costs nothing at all.

What time does peak electricity start in NSW?

For most Ausgrid-area households, peak starts at 2pm in summer and 5pm in winter. It's not universal though, AGL and GloBird apply the same start time year-round, and Origin's peak periods only apply on business days. Check the retailer table above for your specific plan.

Do supply charges change on your usage?

No, supply charges are simply a daily static cost for supplying electricity to your property. It is separate to your usage costs.

What time does off-peak electricity start?

Off-peak almost always starts at 10pm and runs through to 7am, across every major NSW retailer. Origin extends this further on weekends, treating the whole of Saturday and Sunday as off-peak.

What does "shoulder" mean on an electricity bill?

Shoulder sits between peak and off-peak pricing, cheaper than peak, more expensive than off-peak - and typically covers mid-morning through early afternoon, plus early evening. Not every retailer still uses it: AGL and GloBird have moved to a simpler two-rate (peak/off-peak only) structure.

Do supply charges change based on how much electricity you use?

No, the daily supply charge is fixed. It covers keeping your property connected to the grid and applies whether you use a lot of power or none at all. It's charged separately from your peak/shoulder/off-peak usage rates.

How much are off-peak electricity prices?

Off-peak rates across the major NSW retailers generally sit around 25–30c/kWh, against roughly 55–70c/kWh at peak. Your bill or plan fact sheet will have your exact rate.

Which is the best residential electricity tariff?

There isn't one answer, it comes down to when your household actually uses power. Time-of-use plans suit anyone who can shift usage to off-peak (EV owners, shift workers, anyone with a battery), while a flat rate suits households who mostly draw power during peak hours and want a predictable bill regardless.

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ELECTRICAL

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AC & DC EV CHARGING

Convenient EV charging stations for properties.

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