Planned power outages in Warsaw next week

19 July 2026 Poland Radar 0 Comments

Planned power outages in Warsaw start July 20. Find where and when to expect cuts and how expats should prepare.

Planned power outages in Warsaw will start on Monday, July 20, affecting several neighbourhoods. Consequently, residents should prepare for scheduled cuts in electricity as the operator upgrades the network.

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Planned power outages in Warsaw: where and when

The operator will run staged outages from July 20 to July 23. On Monday, July 20, work at Telewizyjna 34 will cut power from 9:00 to 16:00 due to network expansion. In addition, Poprawna 159, 161, 168 and 170 will lose power from 7:30 to 13:00 for cable junction removal. On Tuesday, July 21, Bażancia 27 will be out from 8:00 to 16:00. Technicians will also cut power to selected numbers on Kuropatwy and Synogarlicy on the same day. On Wednesday, July 22, expect outages at Kamionkowska 9 from 7:00 to 18:00. Also expect an outage at Belwederska 19 from 7:00 to 16:00. Moreover, crews will work on addresses along Bażancia, Kuropatwy, Perliczej, Synogarlicy and Zakręt between 8:00 and 14:00. On Thursday, July 23, the company will switch off power near Madalińskiego 96/98 and Karłowicza 17–18 from 9:00 to 16:00 for upgrades and modernisation.

Impacts and practical tips

These cuts remain planned, but they can disrupt daily life. Consequently, charge phones, laptops and powerbanks ahead of time. Also, prepare torches or candles in case work runs late. Moreover, unplug sensitive electronics during the outage. In addition, check if your home or workplace appears on the operator’s list. The schedule can change and the company might cancel work without notice. Therefore, follow local updates for your area.

What expats should know

Electricity works rarely affect state offices directly. However, they may delay appointments at municipal offices. For example, you might need to postpone visits to the office that issues PESEL numbers. PESEL is the national ID number used in Poland. In addition, health clinics tied to the NFZ could reschedule non-urgent appointments. NFZ stands for Narodowy Fundusz Zdrowia, the public health payer. Moreover, benefits and pensions through ZUS may not be accessible if maintenance hits local branches. ZUS refers to the social security administration. Therefore, plan ahead if you must visit these offices. Also, know that fines and court deadlines continue to run. Consequently, do not miss legal deadlines because of a power cut. Finally, check with your employer about remote work viability during outages.

💡 GOOD TO KNOW: If you live in Warsaw, check your address on the operator’s page and sign up for SMS or email alerts. In addition, carry a charged powerbank and torch. Remember that PESEL is your Polish ID number and you may need it at offices. Moreover, many shops accept cards, but ATMs may fail during outages. Therefore, keep printed copies of key documents and contact details for your employer, landlord and emergency services.

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