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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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Louise Harvey
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March 25, 2023

Can anyone explain why, when I have the same 1 heater and the hot water on overnight, are the costs different everyday?  The price per unit used is anywhere from 1.5 to 2.6.  Thanks in advance.

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BPLightlogSuper User
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March 25, 2023

Hi @Louise Harvey where are you seeing the different pricing for each unit?

Your heater will differ in kw used as it depends on the general temperature and it probably has a thermostat to regulate so it cuts in and out while you have it on. The hot water might be similar depending on what you’ve used during the day. 
That will give different kWh used but it shouldn’t change your price per kWh which will be on your plan https://account.ovoenergy.com/plan

If you are on economy 7 then your plan will show the different rates for peak use and off peak use. You might want to check when your heater and hot water are switched on

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    Louise Harvey
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    March 25, 2023

    I am seeing the usage on my OVO app. I cannot attac the pics from my app. Sorry I meant to say the number of watts used changes some evenings.  You have explained the reason why so thank you for your reply

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      AlexDin
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      April 28, 2023

      I was trying to put my meter readings into my account the other day and I can only find the Total act import reading and rate 01 import reading and I do not have a rate 02 import reading however on my account I need to put in my off peak and peak readings so I am unsure which reading is the peak and which is the off peak.

      Rate 01 imp reading seems to be very close to the previous peak reading from previous tenants and subtracting the Rate 01 import reading from the Total act import seems to get very similar to the previous tenants off peak reading, is this the correct way of doing these readings?

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      BPLightlogSuper User
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      April 28, 2023

      Hi @AlexDin perhaps you could give a few more details / for example what type of meter you have. Someone might be then able to help. 
      I thought the Total reading was something quite different but if it’s similar to a previous reading it may have been used of course

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        WaioRussell
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        June 29, 2023

        I cannot find the peak and off peak periods for this can anyone help please 

        Blastoise186
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        Blastoise186Super User
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        June 29, 2023

        Hi,

        I think they’re listed at https://www.ovoenergy.com/help/electric-heating/economy-10 .

          Credit meter GMT Credit meter BST PAYG meter GMT PAYG meter BST
        Southern Scotland (MPAN 18) 4.30am - 7.30am 1.00pm - 4.00pm 8.30pm - 12.30am 4.30am - 7.30am 1.00pm - 4.00pm 8.30pm - 12.30am 4.30am - 7.30am 1.00pm - 4.00pm 8.30pm - 12.30am 5.30am - 8.30am 2.00pm - 5.00pm 9.30pm - 1.30am
        Northern Scotland (MPAN 17) 4.30am - 7.30am 1.30pm - 4.30pm 8.30pm - 12.30am 4.30am - 7.30am 1.30pm - 4.30pm 8.30pm - 12.30am 4.30am - 7.30am 1.30pm - 4.30pm 8.30pm - 12.30am 5.30am - 8.30am 2.30pm - 5.30pm 9.30pm - 1.30am
        Merseyside and Northern Wales (MPAN 13) 4.30am - 7.30am 1.00pm - 4.00pm 8.30pm - 12.30am 4.30am - 7.30am 1.00pm - 4.00pm 8.30pm - 12.30am 4.30am - 7.30am 1.00pm - 4.00pm 8.30pm - 12.30am .30am - 8.30am 2.00pm - 5.00pm 9.30pm - 1.30am
        All other areas 12.00am - 5.00am 1.00pm - 4.00pm 8.00pm - 10.00pm 1.00am - 6.00am 2.00pm - 5.00pm 9.00pm - 11.00pm 12.00am - 5.00am 1.00pm - 4.00pm 8.00pm - 10.00pm 1.00am - 6.00am 2.00pm - 5.00pm 9.00pm - 11.00pm
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          maureen Stewart
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          July 10, 2023

          Hi I’m on economy 10 meter need to know what the off-peak times are as link in website not working. 

          BPLightlog
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          BPLightlogSuper User
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          July 10, 2023

          Posted from the help file 

           

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            Blastoise186
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            Blastoise186Super User
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            July 10, 2023

            Howdy @maureen Stewart !

            Sure thing. Here you go. The headers are one place to the left and I can’t fix that, apologies. But otherwise, it should work.

            Credit meter GMT Credit meter BST PAYG meter GMT PAYG meter BST
            Southern Scotland (MPAN 18) 4.30am - 7.30am 1.00pm - 4.00pm 8.30pm - 12.30am 4.30am - 7.30am 1.00pm - 4.00pm 8.30pm - 12.30am 4.30am - 7.30am 1.00pm - 4.00pm 8.30pm - 12.30am 5.30am - 8.30am 2.00pm - 5.00pm 9.30pm - 1.30am
            Northern Scotland (MPAN 17) 4.30am - 7.30am 1.30pm - 4.30pm 8.30pm - 12.30am 4.30am - 7.30am 1.30pm - 4.30pm 8.30pm - 12.30am 4.30am - 7.30am 1.30pm - 4.30pm 8.30pm - 12.30am 5.30am - 8.30am 2.30pm - 5.30pm 9.30pm - 1.30am
            Merseyside and Northern Wales (MPAN 13) 4.30am - 7.30am 1.00pm - 4.00pm 8.30pm - 12.30am 4.30am - 7.30am 1.00pm - 4.00pm 8.30pm - 12.30am 4.30am - 7.30am 1.00pm - 4.00pm 8.30pm - 12.30am 5.30am - 8.30am 2.00pm - 5.00pm 9.30pm - 1.30am
            All other areas 12.00am - 5.00am 1.00pm - 4.00pm 8.00pm - 10.00pm 1.00am - 6.00am 2.00pm - 5.00pm 9.00pm - 11.00pm 12.00am - 5.00am 1.00pm - 4.00pm 8.00pm - 10.00pm 1.00am - 6.00am 2.00pm - 5.00pm 9.00pm - 11.00pm
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