Planned Power Outages Hit Chania Saturday for Network Work

Friday, 8 May 2026/Source: CretaOne/1 min read

Planned power outages will affect parts of Chania prefecture on Saturday, May 9. The cuts are being carried out by DEDDIE (the Greek electricity distribution network operator) as part of scheduled maintenance, network reinforcement, and infrastructure upgrade works. The outages are temporary and planned in advance. Tourists staying in or traveling through the Chania region on Saturday may experience brief interruptions to electricity in certain areas. It is advisable to check with your accommodation provider about whether your specific location is affected. Keep devices charged in advance, and note that some local businesses, restaurants, or facilities in affected zones may have limited operations during the outage windows. DEDDIE typically provides advance notice to residents, and outages of this type are usually completed within a few hours.