Pakistan Electricity Peak Hours — All DISCOs 2026
Updated: March 8, 2026 · 5 min read
Pakistan's electricity tariff system includes peak and off-peak hours for consumers whose sanctioned load is 5kW or above. Running heavy appliances during peak hours costs significantly more per unit. This guide tells you exactly when peak hours are for your DISCO — and which appliances to shift to save money.
Peak Hours — All DISCOs Quick Reference
| DISCO | Summer Peak (Apr–Oct) | Winter Peak (Nov–Mar) | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| LESCO | 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Punjab |
| MEPCO | 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM | South Punjab |
| GEPCO | 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Punjab |
| FESCO | 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Punjab |
| IESCO | 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM | ICT / Punjab |
| PESCO | 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM | KPK |
| TESCO | 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM | KPK Tribal |
| HESCO | 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Sindh |
| SEPCO | 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Sindh |
| QESCO | 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Balochistan |
| K-Electric | 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Karachi |
| AJK | 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM | 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM | AJK |
Why Does KPK Have Earlier Peak Hours?
PESCO and TESCO (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) have winter peak hours from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM — one hour earlier than Punjab and Sindh. This reflects the geographic reality: winter days end earlier in KPK due to its higher latitude and mountain terrain. Demand for lighting and heating spikes earlier in the evening across Peshawar, Swat, Abbottabad, and other KPK cities.
The 5 Appliances That Spike Your Bill During Peak Hours
- Air Conditioner (1.5 ton): Consumes 1.5 to 2.0 kWh/hour. Running during peak adds Rs 70–100/hour at unprotected rates plus surcharges.
- Electric Geyser: Consumes 2.0 to 3.0 kWh/hour. Heat water in the afternoon — stored hot water in an insulated tank stays warm for hours.
- Washing Machine + Dryer: 1.5 to 2.5 kWh per cycle. Run after 10:30 PM or before noon.
- Electric Iron: 1.0 to 2.0 kWh per hour. Iron clothes in the morning on weekends.
- Electric Oven / Microwave: 1.0 to 2.5 kWh per use. Cook early or use gas cooking during peak hours.
Simple Rule to Remember
Avoid 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM (Summer) & 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Winter)
Run AC, geyser, washing machine, and oven outside these windows to save 15–25% on your monthly bill
Check Your Bill to See Your Savings
After shifting your usage, check your bill the following month to compare consumption in peak vs off-peak periods. Use our bill checker for your DISCO:
PakistanBill.online is Pakistan's only platform covering all 13 electricity DISCOs. Check your live bill to see peak-hour surcharges: LESCO | MEPCO | GEPCO | FESCO | IESCO | PESCO. Use our electricity bill calculator or see the full tariff 2026 guide.