K-Electric
K-Electric Peak Hours — September 2026
Across Karachi and the rest of K-Electric's area, K-Electric sets its own two-season table. See whether it is peak time right now, which months use which window, and whether peak pricing applies to your meter at all.
Helpline 118K-Electric peak and off-peak timings
| Months | Peak hours | Off-peak |
|---|---|---|
| Apr – Oct | 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm | All other hours |
| Nov – Mar | 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm | All other hours |
Checked 2026-09-23. The window that applies to you is also printed on your bill.
K-Electric runs its own time-of-use calendar because it is a vertically integrated utility outside the PITC system: one summer window from April to October and one winter window from November to March.
Does the peak rate apply to me?
Separate peak and off-peak rates apply only to connections on a time-of-use (TOU) meter — in practice residential, commercial and industrial connections with a sanctioned load of 5 kW or more. If your bill shows a single units figure, you are billed on slabs and moving your usage to another hour does not change the rate.
Check your bill
A TOU bill prints two readings — Peak and Off-Peak — each with its own rate. One reading means peak hours don't change your price.
How to cut the bill during peak hours
- Run the iron, washing machine and water pump before or after the peak window.
- Put the electric geyser on a timer so it heats outside peak hours.
- Pre-cool rooms before the peak starts and hold the AC at 26°C during it.
- With rooftop solar, push shiftable loads into daylight hours.
Frequently asked questions
What are K-Electric peak hours today?
See the live check and table above. In summer (June–August) the window is 6:30 pm–10:30 pm; in winter (December–February) it is 6:00 pm–10:00 pm.
Do peak hours apply to every consumer?
No. Only connections with a TOU meter, normally those with a sanctioned load of 5 kW or more, are billed at separate peak and off-peak rates.
Is load shedding scheduled during peak hours?
Peak hours are a billing window, not a load-shedding schedule. Load shedding is decided feeder by feeder based on losses and recovery.
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