What is a peak time?
What is a peak time? a time of day when a lot of people are using the same service, such as the internet, phone, etc.: Sign up for our special deals on peak time calls. (Definition of peak time from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
Can I use an off-peak ticket at 5pm?
Times you can use Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets In general, Off-Peak hours begin at 09:30 from Monday to Friday in cities and large towns, and at 09:00 everywhere else. If your train is scheduled to depart after this time, you can travel with an Off-Peak ticket. Weekends and bank holidays are Off-Peak all day.
What is the meaning of peak hours?
Peak hours are the busiest hours, for example in traffic. American English: peak hours /'pik 'a??rz/
Is 4pm off-peak?
On-peak hours are between 4pm and 7pm because more energy is used at that time. As a result, more energy needs to be produced so energy costs more, while during off-peak hours less energy is used and it costs less.
What does off-peak and peak hours mean?
In general, off-peak hours are all hours outside of 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Various energy pricing plans can have “super off-peak” time periods that offer even lower prices. Peak hours: Hours of the day that have high energy demand resulting in higher prices. Peak hours are 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. everyday.
When can I use an off-peak day return?
Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak Day tickets are only valid on the date shown on your ticket, and Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak Returns are valid for 1 month from the date shown on your ticket. You can buy these tickets at any time before you travel.