Electricity price in Turkey … kWh, peak times and segments 2022

The latest electricity prices in Turkey as of 2022, kWh, peak times, commercial kWh prices, and more!

It’s very important to be familiar with electricity prices in Turkey, as they affect the cost of establishing a business, or living very much.

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What is electricity price in Turkey in 2022

From January 1, 2022, with the transition to the gradual efficiency-oriented tariff, the final price of 1 kWh is 1.37 TL for consumption up to 210 kWh per month for residential subscribers.

And 2.06 TL per kilowatt-hour for residential subscribers whose monthly consumption is more than 210 kilowatt-hours.


Electricity conservation in Turkey

It is a common practise in many civilised countries for people to be taught about how to use less energy, especially electric energy, because it is the most used and the longest.

Turkey regularly provides tips and guidelines to rationalize electricity consumption through press reports on audio-visual and print media.

Awareness reports don’t just focus on cutting the value of the electricity bill in Turkey for the resident. They go even further and try to build a culture of rationality and saving electricity use.

Turkey also presents, through its reports, a set of suggestions for safe use, providing a greater share of electrical energy consumption, saving financial expenses and reducing the electricity bill in Turkey.

Electricity segments according to peak times in Turkey 2022

The price of a kilowatt of domestic electricity is divided into three sections according to the time period as follows:

  • Normal consumption period: From six in the morning until five in the afternoon, the price of a kilowatt is 1.37 TL/KWH .
  • Peak period: from five in the afternoon until ten in the night, the price of a kilowatt of electricity is 2.15 TL/KWH .
  • Reduced period: From ten in the evening until six in the morning, the price of a kilowatt of electricity is 0.74 TL/KWH.

Save electricity consumption in Turkey


The price of a kilowatt of electricity in Turkey changes based on the number of hours it is used each day. The best time to use electrical appliances in Turkey is between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. every day.

In that period, the price of a watt of electricity in Turkey spent per hour is at its lowest.

When it comes to the price of a kilowatt-hour in Turkey, the peak times are between five and ten at night.

Knowing how much a kilowatt of electricity costs in Turkey and when to use electricity in Turkey can save you a lot of money on your electricity bills.

The price of commercial electric kilowatt in Turkey 2022

The price of a kilowatt commercial electrician in Turkey for 2022 is 2.75 Turkish lira.

Frequently asked questions about the electric kilowatt price in Turkey 2022

At what time will electricity be cheap in Turkey 2022

The cheapest electricity price is between 10 pm and 6 am

How much is Turkey kwh price 2022

The price of one kilowatt of electricity in Turkey 2022 is 1.37 Turkish liras.

At what hours is the price of a kilowatt of electricity in Turkey the highest

Between 5 and 10 pm, the price of a kilowatt of electricity is the highest.

Buy electric saving light bulbs in Turkey

You can save more electricity in Turkey by buying environmentally friendly Turkish light bulbs. If you are wondering how to buy them, you can check out our online shopping in Turkey guide.

Abdullah Habib
Abdullah Habib

Merhaba! I'm Abdullah Habib. In this article, I share the essence of my 7-year journey in Turkey - as an expat and foreign student. With a heart full of stories and a mind rich with insights from my experiences, I've written this piece just for you. So, without further ado, sit back, relax, and enjoy the read!

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