GEPCO Peak Hours Timing & Unit Tariff Structure Guide
Gujranwala Electric Power Company (GEPCO) consumers pay electricity bills determined by seasonal peak hours and National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) slab rates.Peak hours represent periods of high demand on the national grid.During these hours, electricity generation relies on expensive thermal resources, making per-unit rates higher for consumers with Time-of-Use (TOU) meters.
GEPCO Peak Hours Timings Schedule
Peak hours vary by season to match daylight patterns and cooling/heating demands across Punjab.Off-peak hours cover the remaining 20 hours of the day.
| Season / Months | Peak Hours Duration | Total Hours | Off-Peak Window |
| April to September (Summer) | 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM or 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM | 4 Hours | 11:00 PM to 7:00 PM (Next Day) |
| October to March (Winter) | 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM | 4 Hours | 9:00 PM to 5:00 PM (Next Day) |
GEPCO Per Unit Rates & Tariff Breakdown
Electricity tariffs are divided into standard flat-rate slabs and Time-of-Use (TOU) rates depending on connection type and load.
1. Residential Standard Slabs (Single-Phase / Non-TOU Meters)
Single-phase domestic consumers (Tariff A-1) are billed using progressive consumption slabs:
- Protected Consumers (≤ 200 Units/Month):
- 1 – 50 Units:~Rs 3.95 / unit
- 51 – 100 Units:~Rs 7.74 / unit
- 101 – 200 Units:~Rs 13.01 / unit(Fixed Charges: Rs 200–300/month)
- Non-Protected Consumers (> 200 Units/Month):
- 1 – 100 Units: ~Rs 15.00 – Rs 20.00 / unit
- 101 – 200 Units: ~Rs 22.00 – Rs 27.00 / unit
- 201 – 300 Units:~Rs 33.10 / unit
- 301 – 400 Units:~Rs 37.99 / unit
- 401 – 500 Units:~Rs 40.22 / unit
- Above 500 Units:~Rs 42.50 / unit(Fixed Charges: Rs 400–675/month depending on load)
2. Time-of-Use (TOU) Rates (3-Phase Domestic, Commercial & Industrial)
Consumers with 3-phase connections (sanctioned load > 5 kW) or commercial/industrial connections have digital TOU meters recording peak and off-peak consumption separately:
- Peak Hours Rate: ~Rs 42.00 – Rs 48.00 / unit
- Off-Peak Hours Rate: ~Rs 32.00 – Rs 36.00 / unit
Note: Base unit rates exclude additional government charges like General Sales Tax (18% GST), Fuel Cost Adjustments (FCA ~Rs 2.8–3.8/unit), Quarterly Tariff Adjustments (QTA), Electricity Duty, and F.C. Surcharges.
Actionable Energy Saving Strategies During Peak Hours
- Shift Heavy Electrical Loads:Avoid running heavy inductive loads—such as water pumps, air conditioners, washing machines, iron boxes, and electric water heaters—during peak windows.
- Optimize AC Temperature:Set inverter air conditioners to 26°C or higher to minimize compressor cycles.
- Protect Protected Status:Keep total monthly consumption below 200 units.Crossing 200 units shifts the connection to non-protected status, substantially increasing the base rate for all units consumed.