Peak Hours MEPCO
Don’t you want to save money on your MEPCO electricity bills? If your answer is yes, avoid using electricity during MEPCO peak hours. If you use electricity during these hours, MEPCO charges you more.
To reduce your MEPCO Bill you should use electricity only during the MEPCO off-peak hours. In this article, you will know how the information of Peak Hours MEPCO can help you in reducing your electricity bills.
What are Peak Hours MEPCO?
MEPCO peak hours are the specific times when electricity demand is very high in MEPCO’s areas. Because of this high demand, the per-unit price of electricity is increased during these hours. These hours usually occur in the evening.
MEPCO Peak and Off-Peak Hours
The following table shows you the MEPCO peak time schedule or MEPCO peak hours timing 2026:
Season | Month | MEPCO Peak Hours | MEPCO Off-Peak Hours |
Summer | June – August | 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM | Remaining 20 Hours |
Spring / Autumn | March – May, September – November | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Remaining 20 Hours |
Winter | December – February | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Remaining 20 Hours |
MEPCO Peak Hours Unit Price Vs MEPCO Off-Peak Hours Unit Price
Connection Type | Peak Hours Rate (PKR/Unit) | Off-Peak Hours Rate (PKR/Unit) |
Residential (Sanctioned load ≥ 5 kW) | 20.27 – 22.65 | 13.10 – 16.33 |
Commercial (A‑2) | 21.02 – 23.55 | 13.49 – 17.58 |
In this table you can see that the peak hours rate is higher than the off-peak hours rate.
Why you should not use electricity during MEPCO Peak Hours?
It is clear from the above table that MEPCO charges higher per-unit prices during peak hours. That’s why you should not use electricity during these hours. If you use heavy appliances during these peak times, your bill will increase significantly. That is why never use washing machines, ovens, air conditioners, irons, and water pumps during these hours.
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Conclusion
Peak hours MEPCO is the time when you should not use high load devices because this will increase your monthly electricity bill to a significant extent. These peak hours of MEPCO differ based on the season.
But these are usually 4 hours in the evening that you should avoid for using electricity. The peak hours are Dec-Feb (5pm-9pm), Mar-May (6pm-10pm), Jun-Aug (7pm-11pm), and Sep-Nov (6pm-10pm). To save yourself from high amount of MEPCO bill, restrict yourself from using electricity during these given hours.
Mian Ansaar Mahmood is an energy sector writer and digital content creator based in Pakistan, specializing in WAPDA utility services, electricity billing systems, and consumer guidance. With years of experience covering MEPCO, LESCO, and other DISCOs, he helps millions of Pakistani households understand their electricity bills, avoid overcharging, and navigate online payment systems with ease.
