Hedera Gas Price Today
LiveHedera (chainId 295) is an L1 EVM chain tracked live by EVMgastracker.
Cost per action on Hedera
Estimates: gas units × live gas price × HBAR price. Real cost depends on the exact contract called.
Best time to transact on Hedera
Not enough history yet — the 7-day heatmap fills in over the next day or two.
Hedera 7-day gas history
History is still accumulating for Hedera.
Why is gas moving on Hedera?
Analyzing the latest blocks…
Hedera network facts
| Chain ID | 295 |
| Type | L1 — L1 (EVM) |
| Gas token | HBAR |
| Explorer | hashscan.io/mainnet |
| RPC list | chainlist.org/chain/295 |
How to pay less gas on Hedera
- Gas on Hedera is usually cheaper at night and on weekends — the 7-day heatmap above fills in as data accumulates.
- Hedera is currently live vs its 7-day median — a reasonable time to transact.
- If your transactions hang or get bad estimates, switch to a healthier RPC via chainlist.org/chain/295. It won't change the gas price (the network sets that) but prevents stuck transactions.
- For routine transfers and swaps, a Layer 2 usually costs a fraction of Hedera — compare live on the cheapest-chains ranking.
Hedera gas — FAQ
What gas token does Hedera use?
Hedera pays gas in HBAR. Fees on this page are converted to USD using the live HBAR price, so you can compare Hedera with the other 55 EVM chains on equal terms.
How much does a swap cost on Hedera right now?
A typical DEX swap on Hedera uses about 150,000 gas; the live USD cost is shown at the top of this page and refreshes every few minutes.
Why are gas fees changing on Hedera?
Gas rises when demand for block space exceeds supply — NFT mints, airdrop claims, token trading or general congestion. Hedera's status is compared against its own 7-day median, so "busy" means costlier than usual, not just a raw number.
Is Hedera a Layer 2?
No. Hedera is a Layer 1 (L1 (EVM)) — its own base chain with its own validators, not a rollup settling on another network.
How do I change my RPC for Hedera?
Open chainlist.org, search Hedera (chainId 295) and add a healthier RPC endpoint to your wallet. Switching RPC does NOT change the gas price (the network sets that), but a fast, non-overloaded endpoint gives better estimates and prevents stuck transactions.
When is the cheapest time to transact on Hedera?
Gas is often lower at night and on weekends, but every chain has its own rhythm. EVMgastracker keeps 7 days of on-chain history per chain to surface the cheapest windows — see the "Best time" heatmap on the dashboard.
Compare Hedera with other chains
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