Is there a power cut in my area?
Enter your postcode to see live power cuts near you, how many homes are affected and when the power should be back.
Power off? Do this now
- Call 105 (free) to report it or get updates. In Northern Ireland, call 03457 643 643.
- Check your trip switch in the fuse box. If only your home is off, it may be your own electrics.
- Keep the fridge and freezer shut.
- Unplug sensitive electronics and leave one light switched on so you know when power is back.
- Check on older neighbours.
Off for a long time?
You're usually owed compensation from your network: £100 after 12 hours in normal conditions, or £90 after 24–48 hours in storms, plus more for every further period.
Who runs the power in your area?
Your network operator fixes power cuts, not your energy supplier. Call 105 and you'll be put through to the right one.
| Network | Area | On this checker? | Their map |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSEN | North of Scotland; central southern England (Berkshire, Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Dorset) | Yes, live | Power cut map |
| UK Power Networks | London, the South East and the East of England | Yes, live | Power cut map |
| Northern Powergrid | The North East, Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire | Yes, live | Power cut map |
| National Grid | The Midlands, the South West and South Wales | Yes, live | Power cut map |
| Electricity North West | The North West (Cumbria, Lancashire, Greater Manchester) | No (no open data) | Power cut map |
| SP Energy Networks | Central and southern Scotland; Merseyside, Cheshire and North Wales | No (no open data) | Power cut map |
| NIE Networks | Northern Ireland | No (no open data) | Power cut map |
Questions
How do I check if there is a power cut in my area?
Enter your postcode above to see live faults reported by the electricity networks near you. You can also call 105, the free national power cut number, which connects you to your local network operator and gives updates for your postcode.
Who do I call in a power cut?
Call 105 for free from a landline or mobile in England, Scotland and Wales. It puts you through to your local electricity network operator, the company that runs the cables, not your energy supplier. In Northern Ireland, call NIE Networks on 03457 643 643. If there's danger, such as fallen power lines, call 105 straight away, or 999 if someone is hurt.
How long will my power cut last?
Networks give an estimated restoration time for each fault, which the checker shows when it's available. Most faults are fixed within a few hours, but storms can cause cuts lasting days, especially in rural areas.
Will I get compensation for a power cut?
Usually, if the power is off for a long time. Under Ofgem rules you get £100 after 12 hours (or 24 hours in big outages), and in storms £90 after 24 or 48 hours, plus extra payments for every further period. Use our compensation calculator to work out your amount.
Why can’t I see a power cut I know about?
Not every network publishes live data we can show. Electricity North West, SP Energy Networks and NIE Networks have no open live feed, so check their own maps. Very new faults can also take a few minutes to appear.