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SCE peak hours: is it on-peak right now?
On Southern California Edison's Time-of-Use 4–9 p.m. plan (TOU-D-4-9PM), the highest price is 4–9 p.m. on summer weekdays (June–September). From October to May, 4–9 p.m. is mid-peak every day and 8 a.m.–4 p.m. is super off-peak. Times are Pacific time.
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SCE time-of-use hours at a glance
| Plan | Summer weekdays (Jun–Sep) | Summer weekends and holidays | Winter, every day (Oct–May) |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOU-D-4-9PM | On-peak 4–9 p.m. (59¢); off-peak other hours (33¢) | Mid-peak 4–9 p.m. (44¢); off-peak other hours (33¢) | Mid-peak 4–9 p.m. (50¢); super off-peak 8 a.m.–4 p.m. (32¢); off-peak 9 p.m.–8 a.m. (36¢) |
| TOU-D-5-8PM | On-peak 5–8 p.m. (72¢); off-peak other hours (34¢) | Mid-peak 5–8 p.m. (51¢); off-peak other hours (34¢) | Mid-peak 5–8 p.m. (55¢); super off-peak 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (32¢); off-peak 8 p.m.–8 a.m. (37¢) |
| TOU-D-PRIME | On-peak 4–9 p.m. (61¢); off-peak other hours (26¢) | Mid-peak 4–9 p.m. (39¢); off-peak other hours (26¢) | Mid-peak 4–9 p.m. (45¢); super off-peak 8 a.m.–4 p.m. (24¢); off-peak 9 p.m.–8 a.m. (30¢) |
| Tiered (Schedule D) | No time periods: 30¢ up to your baseline allocation, 39¢ above it | ||
Prices per kWh for customers who get both delivery and generation from SCE, as published by SCE for rates as of 2026-10-01. TOU-D-4-9PM and TOU-D-5-8PM also give a 9¢ credit for each kWh up to your baseline allocation. Every plan adds a Base Services Charge of 79¢ a day (less with CARE or FERA).
Prices and hours, plan by plan
Time-of-Use 4–9 p.m. (TOU-D-4-9PM)
Highest price 4–9 p.m. on summer weekdays; baseline credit of 9¢ per kWh.
| Season | On-peak | Mid-peak | Off-peak | Super off-peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer (Jun–Sep) | 59¢ | 44¢ | 33¢ | — |
| Winter (Oct–May) | — | 50¢ | 36¢ | 32¢ |
Summer: On-peak: 4 p.m.–9 p.m., weekdays. Mid-peak: 4 p.m.–9 p.m., weekends and holidays. Off-peak: all other hours.
Winter: Mid-peak: 4 p.m.–9 p.m., every day. Super off-peak: 8 a.m.–4 p.m., every day. Off-peak: all other hours.
Effective: Rates as of 2026-10-01. Source: SCE rate information
Time-of-Use 5–8 p.m. (TOU-D-5-8PM)
A shorter but higher-priced peak, 5–8 p.m. on summer weekdays; baseline credit of 9¢ per kWh.
| Season | On-peak | Mid-peak | Off-peak | Super off-peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer (Jun–Sep) | 72¢ | 51¢ | 34¢ | — |
| Winter (Oct–May) | — | 55¢ | 37¢ | 32¢ |
Summer: On-peak: 5 p.m.–8 p.m., weekdays. Mid-peak: 5 p.m.–8 p.m., weekends and holidays. Off-peak: all other hours.
Winter: Mid-peak: 5 p.m.–8 p.m., every day. Super off-peak: 8 a.m.–5 p.m., every day. Off-peak: all other hours.
Effective: Rates as of 2026-10-01. Source: SCE rate information
Time-of-Use PRIME (TOU-D-PRIME)
Lower off-peak prices for electrified homes; no baseline credit.
Who can use it: For homes with an electric vehicle (including plug-in hybrids), a home battery, or an electric heat pump for water or space heating.
| Season | On-peak | Mid-peak | Off-peak | Super off-peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer (Jun–Sep) | 61¢ | 39¢ | 26¢ | — |
| Winter (Oct–May) | — | 45¢ | 30¢ | 24¢ |
Summer: On-peak: 4 p.m.–9 p.m., weekdays. Mid-peak: 4 p.m.–9 p.m., weekends and holidays. Off-peak: all other hours.
Winter: Mid-peak: 4 p.m.–9 p.m., every day. Super off-peak: 8 a.m.–4 p.m., every day. Off-peak: all other hours.
Effective: Rates as of 2026-10-01. Source: SCE rate information
Tiered Rate Plan (Schedule D)
Same price at every hour; 30¢ up to your baseline allocation, 39¢ above it.
Up to your baseline allocation: 30¢/kWh. Above it: 39¢/kWh.
Effective: Rates as of 2026-10-01. Source: SCE rate information
Holidays priced like weekends
| Holiday | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | Fri, Jan 1, 2027 |
| Presidents' Day | Mon, Feb 16, 2026 | Mon, Feb 15, 2027 |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 25, 2026 | Mon, May 31, 2027 |
| Independence Day | Sat, Jul 4, 2026 | Mon, Jul 5, 2027 |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Mon, Sep 6, 2027 |
| Veterans Day | Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | Thu, Nov 11, 2027 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Thu, Nov 25, 2027 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Sat, Dec 25, 2027 |
A holiday that falls on Sunday is observed on Monday. Holidays only change prices in summer; winter hours are the same every day.
Common questions
Do SCE peak hours follow daylight saving time?
Yes. The hours follow the clock in California, so 4–9 p.m. is always 4–9 p.m. on your clock, before and after the time change.
Are SCE weekends cheaper?
In summer, 4–9 p.m. on weekends and holidays is mid-peak instead of on-peak. In winter, every day of the week has the same three periods.
What is the baseline credit?
On TOU-D-4-9PM and TOU-D-5-8PM, SCE takes 9¢ off each kWh up to your monthly baseline allocation. With a 200 kWh allocation, that is an $18 credit. TOU-D-PRIME has no baseline credit.
My power comes from Clean Power Alliance or another community choice provider. Do these prices apply?
Not exactly. Your generation prices come from your provider, so check its rate sheet for your prices.
Compare plans with the SCE rate plan calculator, or see what charging an EV costs on each plan.
Sources and notes
- Prices are SCE's published per-kWh prices for customers who get both delivery and generation from SCE, rounded to the cent on SCE's site (rates as of October 1, 2026).
- If a Community Choice Aggregator (such as Clean Power Alliance) supplies your generation, your prices differ.
- CARE and FERA bill discounts are not included except for the lower Base Services Charge, so income-qualified customers will pay less than shown.
- Holidays are priced like weekends; holiday dates follow SCE's usual tariff rules and are being checked against the tariff.
Rates last checked against SCE's published information on 2026-11-03.