off-peak

What is another word for off-peak? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.

Adjective — Happening at, or applying to, a time when demand is low — so usually quieter and cheaper. It is used most often of travel tickets, electricity tariffs, phone calls and gym or venue bookings.

Synonyms by Meaning

1. adjective

Happening at, or applying to, a time when demand is low — so usually quieter and cheaper. It is used most often of travel tickets, electricity tariffs, phone calls and gym or venue bookings.

“An off-peak return to Manchester is nearly half the price.”

Opposites

peak peak-time rush-hour

2. adverb

During a period of low demand.

“If you can travel off-peak, do — the trains are empty.”

Opposites

at peak times

How to use off-peak

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

off-peak ticket off-peak hours off-peak rate off-peak electricity travel off-peak

Neutral, everyday. Normally hyphenated before a noun.

Etymology

A compound of off and peak, peak here meaning the highest point of a demand curve.

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Frequently asked questions

What times count as off-peak?

There is no universal rule — each operator sets its own hours. On British railways off-peak typically means outside roughly 06:30–09:30 and 16:00–19:00 on weekdays, plus all day at weekends, but you should always check the restriction printed on the ticket.

What is the difference between off-peak and super off-peak?

Super off-peak is a narrower, cheaper band inside the off-peak period, usually the very quietest mid-morning, mid-afternoon or late-evening trains. An off-peak ticket is valid on more services; a super off-peak ticket saves more money but restricts you further.

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