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Peak vs Off-Peak Analyzer
Know when electricity is cheapest and plan your usage smartly.
Provider Peak Hours
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Peak Hours
Off-Peak Hours
⚡ Cost Impact of Running Appliances
| Appliance | Watts | Hrs/Day | Peak Cost/mo | Off-Peak Cost/mo | Savings |
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* For TOU connections, peak rate is ~30-50% higher. For residential flat-rate, the difference comes from reduced load-shedding during off-peak and better voltage stability.
🗓️ Recommended Usage Schedule
✅ Best for Off-Peak (Save Money)
- • Washing Machine — Early morning (6-8 AM)
- • Water Pump — Night (11 PM-6 AM)
- • Ironing — Morning (8-10 AM)
- • Water Heater — Early morning (5-7 AM)
- • EV Charging — Overnight (11 PM-6 AM)
⚠️ Unavoidable Peak Usage
- • Lighting — Required during evening hours
- • AC — Peak heat often overlaps peak tariff
- • Cooking (electric) — Dinner prep 6-8 PM
- • TV/Entertainment — Evening prime time
💡 How to Shift Usage to Off-Peak
⏰ Use Smart Timers
Smart plugs (₨1,500-3,000) can schedule water pumps and geysers to run only during off-peak. Set-and-forget savings.
🧊 Pre-Cool Before Peak
Run AC aggressively at 3-4 PM to cool your room, then set it to a higher temp during expensive peak hours. Pre-cooled rooms stay cool longer.
🌙 Nighttime Laundry
Run your washing machine after 11 PM. Off-peak rates and less load-shedding mean uninterrupted, cheaper cycles.
☀️ Solar + TOU = Max Savings
Solar generates during daytime (off-peak for electricity), and exported units offset your expensive peak-time imports.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are peak and off-peak hours? ▼
Peak hours are when electricity demand is highest (typically evening 5PM-11PM). Off-peak is the rest. Some DISCOs charge higher rates during peak hours for commercial/industrial connections.
Do residential users pay different peak/off-peak rates? ▼
Currently, most residential connections in Pakistan have a flat rate regardless of time. However, understanding peak hours helps you benefit from: lower load-shedding, better voltage, and future time-of-use tariffs.
Which DISCOs have time-of-use (TOU) tariffs? ▼
TOU tariffs currently apply mainly to industrial and bulk commercial connections (B3, B4). Residential TOU is being piloted. Net metering users benefit from peak/off-peak as their exported units offset premium-time imports.
How much can I save by shifting to off-peak? ▼
For TOU connections, peak rates can be 30-50% higher. Shifting AC, water pump, and washing machine to off-peak hours can save ₨2,000-5,000/month for commercial users.