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Where can I find my Economy 7 peak and off peak hours?

  • October 14, 2022
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Only place I could find a mention of times for E7 were on this page:

https://www.ovoenergy.com/guides/energy-guides/economy-7

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 30/04/26 by Ben_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 customer).

 

Try these guides too.

You’ll find the exact times for your area.

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Jeffus
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Jeffus
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February 2, 2023

https://account.ovoenergy.com/plan

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    Mastergeek
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    February 2, 2023

    Via the OVO app look at Account - Plan 

    that is all i can see

    Unit rate

    31.20p per Kilowatt hourkWh

    Standing charge

    48.64p a day

    Contract start date

    25th September 2021

    Contract end date

    Rolling variable plan

    Exit fee

    There are no exit fees to pay on this contract.

    Future annual consumption

    2649 kWh

    Meter Point Administration Number

    BPLightlog
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    BPLightlogSuper User
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    February 2, 2023

    That looks like @Mastergeek you are a rolling variable plan which doesn’t have an off peak rate .. unless you think otherwise?

    Your tariff is stated as 31.20 p per kWh 

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      Jeffus
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      Jeffus
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      February 2, 2023

      Just for your information in case you didn't notice, the figures are excluding VAT at 5%

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      Tosin
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      March 4, 2023

      Hi, I am on simply energy plan, when is the off peak period please. The bills from electricity and gas is getting so much and frustrating.

      Thanks

      Blastoise186
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      Blastoise186Super User
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      March 4, 2023

      Hi @Tosin ,

      On average, the Economy 7 hours tend to be around midnight to 7am. What region are you in please, as I’ll be able to give you more accurate times with that?

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      Tosin
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      March 4, 2023

      Oh!Great. It's Aberdeen 

        Blastoise186
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        Blastoise186Super User
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        March 4, 2023

        Perfect! That works for me.

        You’re in Northern Scotland and your DNO appears to be SSEN with an MPAN Area ID of 17. I’ve got you down as Peak 7am to Midnight, Off-Peak Midnight to 7am according to my records.

        Just so you know, your times may be an hour later in the summer if you have a Smart Meter from Aclara, Honeywell or Secure.

        For anyone else reading this, please bear in mind that this answer was adapted and personalised for @Tosin and might not apply to you. Feel free to ask if you’d like us to check your hours!

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          Firedog
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          FiredogSuper User
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          March 4, 2023

          Aberdeen is in the SSE region, 17: 
            


          Note that these are probably GMT timings, so you’ll have to watch your meter carefully on 26 March to see whether yours have shifted by an hour - it’s costly to have the heaters switching on at midnight if the first hour is at peak prices. Mine do move to 01:00-08:00 in British Summer Time.

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            Emmanuelle_OVO
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            Emmanuelle_OVO
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            March 6, 2023

            Hey @Tosin,

             

            Welcome to the OVO Online Community,

             

            If you aren’t using your Economy 7 Tariff, it might be financially beneficial to switch to a single rate tariff. You’ll still have an Economy 7 meter, but will be charged the same unit rate for each register. The following topics might be helpful to you:

             

             

            Let us know what you decide!

             

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