The exact time window varies depending on your energy supplier, where you live, and other factors. But generally, the 7 off-peak hours fall somewhere between 10pm and 8.30am. (Remember, this can change with British Summer Time).
I am not looking for a 'general' idea of what time Ovo E7 hours are. I am looking, and have been looking for exactly what those hours are. This information seems to have been deliberately hidden from both the public, and your customers.
Is this hidden so well for any particular reason? Is it something they vary regionally, or from day to day?
Best answer by Blastoise186
Updated on 23/01/25 by Abby_OVO
When are my peak/off peak hours?
If you have a Smart meter installed by OVO, the off-peak times can be worked out using your Meter Point Administration Number (MPAN). You can find your MPAN on the ‘Plan’ page of your online account or OVO app (download for Android or iOS).
Then use this table below; the first two digits of your MPAN is the ‘Area ID’; the ‘Off peak’ times are on the column second from the right:
Please be advised that Secure, Aclara and Honeywell smart meters don't adjust for British Summertime. This means during summer your off peak times will be an hour later than advised above.
If you have traditional meters or smart meters that were not installed by OVO, the off-peak hours may vary. The best way to find out in this case would be reaching out to your supplier (or our Support Team if you’re an OVO member).
I'm on E7 and my peak times are displayed on my IHD. Don't know if yours is the same as mine but I'd you hit the menu button you will see Tarriff it should say on there.
If you have a Smart meter installed by OVO, the off-peak times can be worked out using your Meter Point Administration Number (MPAN). You can find your MPAN on the ‘Plan’ page of your online account or OVO app (download for Android or iOS).
Then use this table below; the first two digits of your MPAN is the ‘Area ID’; the ‘Off peak’ times are on the column second from the right:
Please be advised that Secure, Aclara and Honeywell smart meters don't adjust for British Summertime. This means during summer your off peak times will be an hour later than advised above.
If you have traditional meters or smart meters that were not installed by OVO, the off-peak hours may vary. The best way to find out in this case would be reaching out to your supplier (or our Support Team if you’re an OVO member).
I wouldn’t exactly call that easy, or even finding them. Though it did allow me to find out how to get the info that was necessary to therefore calculate with line of the table applied!
Why is this pretty essential, and useful info so well hidden and disguised? Surely it should be displayed on your Plan page, or somewhere else clearly in your account, rather than buried in a disused toilet, in an abandoned basement with a sign on the door reading ‘beware of the leopard’!
the first two digits of your MPAN is the ‘Area ID’; the ‘Off peak’ times are on the column second from the right:
Now, any idea how I can get placed in the Area’s with the longer plan hours???
Now, any idea how I can get placed in the Area’s with the longer plan hours???
Move to Stranraer?
The colours identify the different network operators, who have a monopoly on electricity distribution in their numbered areas (based, I think, on the old Electricity Boards). The lime green operator - formerly known confusingly enough as Western Power Distribution - has recently further muddied the waters by deciding to call itself National Grid, so they clearly have big ideas.
Be prepared for confusion in two weeks’ time when the clocks change. My Area 11 off-peak hours remain the same all year round - 00:00 - 07:00 GMT, which means I have to get up an hour earlier in the winter to be sure of finishing my (electric) shower before the price goes up. This has an undesirable effect on my personal hygiene.
Hi, I contacted ovo via email and asked for the off peak times of my plan (economy 7) I was told 3-6 am... 13 - 15 pm and 21.45-22.45 pm, after doing cooking today (Sunday) between 13-15 pm, I checked the meter I found it to be a lie, it was all clocked up on peak, is off peak all week or just week days?
You’ll see that off-peak hours are only at night. Note that the times might change by an hour when British Summer Time ends on Sunday; this depends apparently on what type of meter you have.
If you have recently switched to OVO and your meter was installed by a different supplier, there may be a period of adjustment. To be safe, it would be wise to shift heavy loads to after midnight if you can.
These are the regions with their codes, from 10 to 23:
They are based on the old electricity board areas. The colours indicate the Distribution Network Operator, the company that runs the power lines around the region. Here’s an up-to-date map showing each DNO’s area:
I was transferred from SSE Hydro to Ovo’s Simpler Energy Plan, Payment Method on Demand for both my electricity and gas
Can anyone confirm when the off peak times are for electricity on this tariff plan, I’ve observed a red light flashing on my meter at various times of day but have been advised to look out for a green flashing light to indicate off peak times, however, I haven’t seen the green light yet.
I would be grateful for any advice.
I have tried contacting Ovo by telephone to no avail.
I will check my bills but from memory the bill details my energy use and standing charge it doesn’t show split readings for day and night usage so I’m not on Economy 7 or 10.
I have a digital dry meter and pay my bills in cash, I don’t like direct debits and don’t have access to apps.
I will try phoning Ovo again and see if they will divulge this information to me.
I will check my bills but from memory the bill details my energy use and standing charge it doesn’t show split readings for day and night usage so I’m not on Economy 7 or 10.
I have a digital dry meter and pay my bills in cash, I don’t like direct debits and don’t have access to apps.
I will try phoning Ovo again and see if they will divulge this information to me.
Thank You
Glasgow Girl
(need to sign off but will return)
Ah - if you’re not on E7 or E10 there is no off peak rate unfortunately. I could use one myself but can’t get off peak at the minute.
Can anyone confirm when the off peak times are for electricity on this tariff plan, ...
If that is an Economy 7 tariff, the times are set by the electricity distributor (not by OVO) and vary from region to region. I think these timings are valid today:
You may be able to see which region you live in (ID 10-23) from this map:
The region ID is also shown in the identifier (the MPAN) on your meter and your bills. For example the 13 in this MPAN indicates a meter in North Wales:
In this region 13, the off-peak hours are 23:30 - 07:30 GMT.
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