Yes, when you use pay as you go with contactless you will either be charged a peak or off-peak fare. This is determined by whether you touch in with your contactless card or device within peak or off-peak times.
Pay as you go with contactless fares into and around London are based on the Transport for London peak times of 6:30 to 9:30 and 16:00 to 19:00, Monday to Friday.
The evening peak times of 16:00 to 19:00 only apply if you touch in within the peak period and if you are travelling from a London station.
If you are travelling to a London station with contactless, the evening peak times will not apply and you will be charged an off-peak fare.
If you are travelling through London or avoiding London altogether using pay as you go with contactless, please check with the train company you’re travelling with.