What are SCE TOU-D 5-8PM peak hours?
On SCE TOU-D 5-8PM, peak hours are 5 p.m.–8 p.m. (summer peak 74¢/kWh). Electricity is cheapest overnight and midday at about 32¢/kWh, so shifting heavy use — EV charging, laundry, pre-cooling — out of the 5 p.m.–8 p.m. window is where the savings come from. Winter peak is lower at 60¢/kWh.
Peak window
5 p.m.–8 p.m.
Summer peak
74¢/kWh
Cheapest
32¢/kWh
Peak vs cheapest
42¢/kWh
The SCE TOU-D 5-8PM day, hour by hour
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Summer
June 1 – September 30
| Period | Hours | $/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Off-Peak | midnight–4 p.m., 9 p.m.–midnight | $0.34 |
| Mid-Peak | 4 p.m.–5 p.m., 8 p.m.–9 p.m. | $0.54 |
| Peak | 5 p.m.–8 p.m. | $0.74 wknd $0.54 |
Winter
October 1 – May 31
| Period | Hours | $/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Super Off-Peak | 8 a.m.–4 p.m. | $0.32 |
| Off-Peak | midnight–8 a.m., 9 p.m.–midnight | $0.38 |
| Mid-Peak | 4 p.m.–9 p.m. | $0.60 |
What it costs to run things at peak vs off-peak
Summer rates. Modeled by Energy Advisor from the prices above — representative energy use, not a billed amount.
| Task | At peak | Off-peak | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charge an EV (full, ~Level 2) | $44.40 | $19.20 | $25.20 |
| Run central AC (3 hours) | $6.66 | $2.88 | $3.78 |
| Electric clothes dryer (1 load) | $2.22 | $0.96 | $1.26 |
| Run the dishwasher (1 cycle) | $1.11 | $0.48 | $0.63 |
| Electric oven (1 hour) | $1.70 | $0.74 | $0.96 |
Frequently asked questions
What are SCE TOU-D 5-8PM peak hours? +
On SCE TOU-D 5-8PM, peak hours are 5 p.m.–8 p.m. (summer peak 74¢/kWh). Electricity is cheapest overnight and midday at about 32¢/kWh, so shifting heavy use — EV charging, laundry, pre-cooling — out of the 5 p.m.–8 p.m. window is where the savings come from. Winter peak is lower at 60¢/kWh.
What is the cheapest time to use electricity on SCE TOU-D 5-8PM? +
The cheapest time is the Super Off-Peak window (8 a.m.–4 p.m.), at about 32¢/kWh. Running your EV charger, dishwasher, laundry, and pre-cooling during these hours costs the least.
How much can I save by shifting usage off-peak on SCE TOU-D 5-8PM? +
The gap between peak and the cheapest period is about 42¢/kWh in summer. For example, charging an EV (≈60 kWh) off-peak instead of during peak saves roughly $25.20 per full charge.
Who can sign up for SCE TOU-D 5-8PM? +
Any SCE residential customer. The narrowest peak window.
About this data
Compiled and computed by Energy Advisor from Southern California Edison's published residential tariff (effective 2026-01-01). Peak/off-peak windows mirror the same billing engine that powers our free bill analysis. Free to reuse with attribution.
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Data last updated June 18, 2026. Compiled by Energy Advisor from published utility tariffs.