Live UK power cut map, reports and DNO contacts
Experiencing a power cut? Check live outages reported across the UK, find your Distribution Network Operator and call 105 free, 24/7 to report a fault. Coverage of all 14 GB DNOs and 50 UK counties.
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When the lights go out in the UK, it is almost always a problem with the local distribution network, not your electricity supplier. Calling your retailer (British Gas, Octopus, EDF, etc.) will not get the power back on faster: you need your Distribution Network Operator (DNO), the company that owns the wires running to your home.
Dial 105 from any landline or mobile and you are automatically routed to your regional DNO, free of charge, 24/7. Below you can see live outage reports across the UK, find the right DNO for your area and browse the county-by-county directory.
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Live UK power cut reports
Outage incidents reported across the UK in the last 24 hours. Updated every five minutes from DNO feeds.
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No active power cuts reported in the last few minutes. If your power is out and not listed, call 105 to alert your DNO.
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UK power cut map
Live map of reported outages across the UK. Zoom to your area and click pins for outage details.
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Find your DNO
UK distribution network operators
Your DNO owns the wires that deliver power to your home. Use 105 from any phone — it routes automatically — or call your region direct.
UK Power Networks
London, South East, East of England
0800 31 63 105
National Grid Electricity Distribution
Midlands, South West, South Wales
0800 096 3080
Northern Powergrid
North East, Yorkshire, N. Lincolnshire
0800 011 3332
SP Energy Networks
Central/South Scotland, Merseyside, Cheshire, N. Wales
0800 001 5400
SSEN
North Scotland, Central Southern England
0800 026 2517
Electricity North West
North West England
0800 048 1820
NIE Networks
Northern Ireland
03457 643 643
DNO maps and phone numbers are sourced from each operator’s official site. Calls to 105 and 0800 numbers are free from UK landlines and mobiles.
Browse by location
Power outages by UK county
50 counties, 780+ cities. Tap a county for local outage information and the right DNO contact.
Bedfordshire
6 cities
Berkshire
9 cities
Bristol
4 cities
Buckinghamshire
10 cities
Cambridgeshire
10 cities
Cheshire
17 cities
Cornwall
15 cities
County Durham
12 cities
Cumbria
14 cities
Derbyshire
13 cities
Devon
20 cities
Dorset
11 cities
East Riding of Yorkshire
4 cities
East Sussex
8 cities
Essex
18 cities
Gloucestershire
10 cities
Greater London
33 cities
Greater Manchester
32 cities
Hampshire
18 cities
Herefordshire
5 cities
Hertfordshire
17 cities
Isle of Wight
6 cities
Kent
21 cities
Lancashire
24 cities
Leicestershire
10 cities
Lincolnshire
18 cities
Merseyside
13 cities
Norfolk
12 cities
North Yorkshire
19 cities
Northamptonshire
9 cities
Northern Ireland
27 cities
Northumberland
10 cities
Nottinghamshire
12 cities
Oxfordshire
12 cities
Rutland
2 cities
Scotland
98 cities
Shropshire
8 cities
Somerset
16 cities
South Yorkshire
8 cities
Staffordshire
13 cities
Suffolk
11 cities
Surrey
17 cities
Tyne and Wear
11 cities
Wales
48 cities
Warwickshire
8 cities
West Midlands
17 cities
West Sussex
10 cities
West Yorkshire
22 cities
Wiltshire
10 cities
Worcestershire
9 cities
6 steps to follow
What to do in a UK power cut
A power cut can last anywhere from a few minutes to several hours. Here’s the safest, fastest way to handle it.
Check your neighbours first
If their power is on, the fault is inside your home — try the consumer-unit trip switch before calling. If they are out too, the DNO already knows or is about to be told.
Dial 105 — free, 24/7
One national number routes you automatically to your regional DNO from any landline or mobile, even one with no credit. Tell them your full postcode and the time the power went out.
Unplug sensitive electronics
When supply is restored, a power surge can damage TVs, computers and games consoles. Leave one light or radio on so you know the moment it comes back.
Stay warm and visible
In winter, close curtains and shut interior doors to keep heat in. Use a torch rather than candles. Charge a power bank from a friend or car if the outage lasts more than an hour.
Register if vulnerable
The Priority Services Register gives free advance warnings, priority restoration and welfare visits to anyone over 65, with a disability, on home medical equipment, with young children or chronic illness.
Claim compensation if applicable
Most DNOs pay £75-£150 if your power is off for more than 24 hours, plus £40 for every additional 12 hours. Keep notes of the start time and contact your DNO within 30 days.
One number, every DNO
Always call 105 to report a power cut
105 is the free, 24/7 number set up by the UK’s electricity network operators. From any landline or mobile (even one with no credit), it routes automatically to the right DNO based on your postcode. Do not call your electricity supplier — they cannot fix a fault on the network.
105
UK free fault number, 24/7
0800 111 999
Gas emergency (smell gas)
999
Live wires down or sparking
Never approach a fallen power line. Stay at least 10 metres away and call 999 immediately.
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The Selectra expert answers your questions
Dial 105 from any UK landline or mobile. It is free, 24/7, and routes automatically to your regional Distribution Network Operator. Do not call your electricity supplier (Octopus, British Gas, EDF, etc.) — they cannot fix a network fault.
Your supplier (also called retailer) is the company that bills you and runs the customer service. Your DNO (Distribution Network Operator) owns the local wires, poles and substations that deliver electricity to your home. There are 14 DNOs across Great Britain plus NIE Networks in Northern Ireland; you cannot choose your DNO — it is set by geography.
Yes. Under the Electricity Guaranteed Standards of Performance, your DNO must pay £75 if domestic power is out for more than 24 hours, plus £40 for each additional 12-hour period. The payment is automatic if the DNO knows you were affected, but contact them within 30 days to be safe.
Calling 105 routes automatically based on your postcode, so you do not have to know in advance. To look it up directly, check the DNO directory above or your last electricity bill (the DNO is often listed under "metering" or "distribution"). Your MPAN supply number on the bill starts with two digits that identify the DNO.
Live data comes from user reports and DNO feeds. A new fault may take a few minutes to appear. Outages affecting only a single property (an internal fuse blow, for example) are not network outages and will not show up. Check your consumer-unit trip switches first and ask a neighbour before calling 105.
Sign up for the Priority Services Register through your electricity supplier. It is free and gives you advance notice of planned outages, priority restoration, welfare visits and tailored support if you depend on home medical equipment. Anyone over 65, with a disability, on dialysis or oxygen, or with young children is eligible.
Power back on?
See if you’re on the right energy tariff
Outages happen on the wires — but the price you pay is set by your supplier. Compare every UK gas and electricity retailer and find a cheaper plan before the next bill lands.