PG&E peak
& off-peak hours

Below is every active TOU rate plan we track for PG&E — 15 plans — with period boundaries verified against the published tariff. No price values; periods only.

Rate Plans

E-ELEC Residential Time-of-Use (Electric Home) — Service for Customers with Qualifying Electric Technologies

Residential
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
Mid-Peak All year Every day 3 PM – 4 PM
On-Peak All year Every day 4 PM – 9 PM
Mid-Peak All year Every day 9 PM – 12 AM
Effective
Mar 1, 2026
Verified

E-TOU-C Residential Time-of-Use (Peak Pricing 4-9 p.m. Every Day)

Residential
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak Jun 1 – Sep 30 Every day 4 PM – 9 PM
On-Peak Oct 1 – May 31 Every day 4 PM – 9 PM
Effective
Mar 1, 2026
Verified

E-TOU-D Residential Time-of-Use (Peak Pricing 5-8 p.m. Non-Holiday Weekdays)

Residential
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak All year Mon–Fri 5 PM – 8 PM
Effective
Mar 1, 2026
Verified

AG Schedule AG — Time-of-Use Agricultural Power

Agricultural
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak All year Every day 5 PM – 8 PM
Effective
Mar 1, 2021
Verified

AG-F-I Schedule AG-F Option I — Flexible Off-Peak (Wed/Thu off)

Agricultural
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak All year Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun 5 PM – 8 PM
Effective
Mar 1, 2020
Verified

AG-F-II Schedule AG-F Option II — Flexible Off-Peak (Sat/Sun off)

Agricultural
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak All year Mon–Fri 5 PM – 8 PM
Effective
Mar 1, 2020
Verified

AG-F-III Schedule AG-F Option III — Flexible Off-Peak (Mon/Fri off)

Agricultural
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak All year Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun 5 PM – 8 PM
Effective
Mar 1, 2020
Verified

B-1 Schedule B-1 — Small General Service

Commercial
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak All year Every day 4 PM – 9 PM
Super Off-Peak Mar 1 – May 31 Every day 9 AM – 2 PM
Mid-Peak Jun 1 – Sep 30 Every day 2 PM – 4 PM
Mid-Peak Jun 1 – Sep 30 Every day 9 PM – 11 PM
Effective
Mar 1, 2021
Verified

B-10 Schedule B-10 — Medium General Demand-Metered Service

Commercial
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak All year Every day 4 PM – 9 PM
Super Off-Peak Mar 1 – May 31 Every day 9 AM – 2 PM
Mid-Peak Jun 1 – Sep 30 Every day 2 PM – 4 PM
Mid-Peak Jun 1 – Sep 30 Every day 9 PM – 11 PM
Effective
Mar 1, 2021
Verified

B-19 Schedule B-19 — Medium General Demand-Metered Time-of-Use

Commercial
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak All year Every day 4 PM – 9 PM
Super Off-Peak Mar 1 – May 31 Every day 9 AM – 2 PM
Mid-Peak Jun 1 – Sep 30 Every day 2 PM – 4 PM
Mid-Peak Jun 1 – Sep 30 Every day 9 PM – 11 PM
Effective
Jul 8, 2021
Verified

B1-ST Schedule B-1 Storage (B1-ST)

Commercial
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
Mid-Peak All year Every day 2 PM – 4 PM
On-Peak All year Every day 4 PM – 9 PM
Mid-Peak All year Every day 9 PM – 11 PM
Super Off-Peak Mar 1 – May 31 Every day 9 AM – 2 PM
Effective
Aug 1, 2020
Verified

B-20 Schedule B-20 — Large General Demand-Metered Time-of-Use

Commercial
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak All year Every day 4 PM – 9 PM
Super Off-Peak Mar 1 – May 31 Every day 9 AM – 2 PM
Mid-Peak Jun 1 – Sep 30 Every day 2 PM – 4 PM
Mid-Peak Jun 1 – Sep 30 Every day 9 PM – 11 PM
Effective
Mar 8, 2024
Verified

B-6 Schedule B-6 — Small Commercial Optional Time-of-Use

Commercial
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
On-Peak All year Every day 4 PM – 9 PM
Super Off-Peak Mar 1 – May 31 Every day 9 AM – 2 PM
Effective
May 17, 2025
Verified

BEV Business Electric Vehicle (Commercial EV Charging)

EV
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
Super Off-Peak All year Every day 9 AM – 2 PM
On-Peak All year Every day 4 PM – 9 PM
Effective
Jan 29, 2023
Verified

EV2-A Residential Time-of-Use Service for Electric Vehicle Customers

EV
PeriodSeasonDaysHours
Mid-Peak All year Every day 3 PM – 4 PM
On-Peak All year Every day 4 PM – 9 PM
Mid-Peak All year Every day 9 PM – 12 AM
Effective
Mar 1, 2026
Verified
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FAQ's

  1. What are PG&E's on-peak hours?

    On the E-ELEC plan (Residential Time-of-Use (Electric Home) — Service for Customers with Qualifying Electric Technologies), on-peak hours run from 4 PM – 9 PM every day. All remaining hours are classified as off-peak.

  2. Does PG&E charge more for electricity at certain times?

    Yes. PG&E offers time-of-use (TOU) rate plans where electricity costs vary depending on the period. The period—peak, off-peak, mid-peak, or super off-peak—depends on the time, day, and season. This page lists boundaries for 15 active schedules; tou.tools does not publish pricing ($/kWh) details.

  3. How do I get PG&E time-of-use periods in my app?

    Schedules are accessible programmatically via the tou.tools REST API and MCP server for AI agents. By querying a U.S. address or ZIP code, your application can instantly retrieve the current period and next scheduled transition time. Developer API keys are free.

  4. Do PG&E time-of-use hours change during holidays or seasons?

    Yes. Peak hours and rate periods can vary by season (typically summer and winter halves) and special holidays. While some schedules like E-ELEC keep stable hours year-round, others introduce super off-peak windows or adjust peak times. Check each rate plan card above for specific seasonal boundaries.

  5. What is the best time to charge an EV under PG&E's plans?

    For customers on EV-specific plans like BEV, EV2-A, the most cost-effective time to charge is during super off-peak or off-peak hours. Charging during these designated windows significantly reduces electricity costs and minimizes demand on the grid.