Load Shedding Schedule Checker
Find the current load shedding stage and where to get your area schedule. Eskom updates the national stage in real time — check below for your municipality.
What Stage Is Load Shedding Right Now?
Eskom announces the current stage on their official channels. This tool explains what each stage means and where to find your area schedule. For the live current stage, check loadshedding.eskom.co.za or the Eskom app.
Find Your Area Schedule
Load shedding schedules are managed by your municipality or Eskom if you are in a direct supply area. Select your area to find the schedule link and contact.
How to Find Your Load Shedding Block
- 1Go to loadshedding.eskom.co.za and search for your suburb or street.
- 2Note your block number (e.g. Block 4 or Area 7). Each suburb is assigned a block.
- 3Download your municipality or Eskom schedule PDF and find your block to see the exact times for each stage.
- 4Download the EskomSePush app (free) — it automatically shows your schedule based on your GPS location and sends notifications before outages.
Best Load Shedding Apps (Free)
EskomSePush
Most popular app in South Africa. Shows your exact schedule, sends push notifications and tracks Eskom stage changes. Available on Android and iOS.
Eskom App (Official)
Official Eskom load shedding app. Includes your Eskom account, fault reporting and schedule finder. Available on Android and iOS.
Municipal Apps
Cape Town, Johannesburg and Tshwane all have official apps that include load shedding schedules for their specific supply areas.