Manchester Power Cut Checker
Use this page to see if there is currently a power cut in Manchester
POWER CUT MANCHESTER
CONTACT US FOR YOUR EMERGENCY POWER!
The city of Manchester is on the SP Electricity North West network. Check the live map for outages, or call 105 free to report a power cut. If your business is affected, we can arrange emergency generator hire 24/7.
POWER EMERGENCY? CALL US 24/7/365 ON 0115 9444 422
A RECENT OUTAGE ON MANCHESTER’S NETWORK
On 6 August 2026 a power cut at 13:41 in Harpurhey hit more than 400 postcodes, including the site of Network Rail’s Manchester Rail Operating Centre. Network Rail said signalling was disrupted and trains across the North West were delayed or cancelled until engineers restored it late that day. A report the same day said Network Rail confirmed an emergency generator had failed to activate.
SP Electricity North West maintains the local network. Households who rely on power for medical or other needs may be eligible for the Priority Services Register, so ask your supplier or network operator.
POWER CUT IN MANCHESTER RIGHT NOW?
SP Electricity North West looks after the cables and substations serving the city. See its live power cut map for current faults and restoration estimates where available, or call 105 (free) to report one. Unplug sensitive equipment, keep fridge and freezer doors shut, and never use a camping stove or barbecue indoors.
- Keep your postcode handy for the call.
- Check whether neighbours are affected, which tells you if the fault is on the street or in your building.
- Keep a torch and a charged power bank where you can find them.
If it is only your home, look at the consumer unit. A trip switch that has flipped down points to a fault on your own circuits, and a qualified electrician is the person to call if it will not reset. In a block of flats, check whether the corridor and stairwell lights are out as well.
WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT AT WORK
Manchester runs on dense, power-hungry sites: the labs and clinics of the Oxford Road Corridor, the tenants of Manchester Science Park and the offices of Spinningfields. Trading floors, servers and cold storage have no tolerance for a gap in supply. Lost power stops computers, lighting, security systems and refrigeration, and staff may be unable to trade or work safely until it returns. We provide 24/7 emergency generator hire when an outage has already hit, standby generators for sites that cannot risk a gap, and generator servicing and maintenance to keep installed units ready. Our team can supply and fit standby power through generator hire in Manchester, and the Manchester service page covers sales and maintenance too. For planning ahead, read about keeping your business running through a power cut.
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MANCHESTER POWER CUTS – CHECK NOW WITH OUR INTERACTIVE MAP
Manchester is served by SP Electricity North West, so use its live power cut map for the latest outages in the city.
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Please note - we are unable to assist with home power cut issues - but we will try to provide you with the correct contact number for your energy provider who should be able to assist you further.
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WB Power Services Ltd
Unit 47-49
Oakhill Trading Estate
Devonshire Road
Walkden
Manchester
M28 3PT
