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What's my off peak hours on prepayment meter?

  • July 10, 2024
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Can anyone inform me of my off peak hours?

I'm on pre payment meter so I suspect they're little different to a contract, I imagine I am being ripped off by getting less hours or later start times 

Best answer by Firedog

Updated on 25/07/25 by Ben_OVO

 

The offpeak hours are set by the DNO and are the same for every type of meter. They vary from region to region, so find yours on this map:
  

 

If you’re on a borderline, you may have to use a postcode checker to be sure which side of it you are. Alternatively, find your MPAN on your latest electricity statement. The first two digits of the 11-digit number are those of the region you’re in.

Then find your Economy 7 hours from this table:
  

 

These times are GMT, so you may have to adjust them for British Summertime. Some meters will do this automatically, others won’t. 

 

 

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Blastoise186
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Hi @DanTheDustman ,

Generally it’d be midnight to 7am for Economy 7 in MOST areas of the country, but some regions have different times. I need to know your region and county in order to check that - do NOT post your full address though.

Most meters have a slight offset on top of that by up to 30 minutes to avoid blowing up the National Grid - this offset will still ensure you get full hours at the appropriate times though.

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    • July 10, 2024

    Updated on 25/07/25 by Ben_OVO

     

    The offpeak hours are set by the DNO and are the same for every type of meter. They vary from region to region, so find yours on this map:
      

     

    If you’re on a borderline, you may have to use a postcode checker to be sure which side of it you are. Alternatively, find your MPAN on your latest electricity statement. The first two digits of the 11-digit number are those of the region you’re in.

    Then find your Economy 7 hours from this table:
      

     

    These times are GMT, so you may have to adjust them for British Summertime. Some meters will do this automatically, others won’t. 

     

     

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      Thanks for the very helpful replies and sorry for my own late response 

      It seems my off peak is 12pm until 7am 

       

      Much thanks 

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        • July 17, 2024

        It seems my off peak is 12pm until 7am 

         

        … which will in most cases mean 01:00 - 08:00 now during British Summertime.

         

        Noel | I have no official status; I'm just a volunteer who comes here to help other customers. My gear: Aclara SGM 1416-B Electricity-only E7 meter; Chameleon IHD3-PPMID-AAA | It may look as if I know what I’m talking about, but don’t let that fool you. |
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