Border crossing point Diakivtsi → Rakovets
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Weather at Diakivtsi — Rakovets checkpoint for 7 days
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Distance to nearest cities
Light traffic 20 km/h (115 h ago)
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Ukraine → Romania
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Shift change at the Ukrainian–Romanian border: when and how long to wait
Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side happens twice a day — at 08:00 and 20:00 local time. These are regular shifts that ensure continuous border control.
During shift change, processing of all crossing types often slows for 20–60 minutes. To minimize wait, plan to cross 30+ minutes before or 60+ minutes after the approximate shift change. Check the live queue above for current status.
The neighboring Romania checkpoint is in the same time zone as Ukraine (Kyiv time), so its shift change falls at roughly the same 08:00 and 20:00. Because both sides change at the same time, the slowdown is concentrated in narrow windows — about 08:00–08:30 in the morning and 20:00–20:30 in the evening (Kyiv time).
Diakivtsi — Rakovets Border Crossing
Status: A passenger road border crossing between Ukraine and Romania, located in the Chernivtsi region. It operates around the clock (24/7).
Transport: Cars, buses of all sizes (since 2025) and pedestrians are accepted; TIR freight trucks are not handled here. Check live queues for Ukraine → Romania and Romania → Ukraine.
Basic Information
- Crossing point: Diakivtsi (Ukraine) — Rakovets (Romania)
- About 45 km from Chernivtsi (~50 min) and 25 km from Suceava in Romania
- Operating hours: 24/7
- Permitted vehicles: cars, buses of all sizes, pedestrians
- Pedestrian crossing: allowed
- Daily traffic: roughly 1,500–3,000 vehicles and people
Queues and Wait Times
Waits are usually 10–60 minutes, rising to about 2 hours at peak times. Queues here are moderate for passenger traffic and short for pedestrians, which makes the crossing popular with local residents and tourists. Live data and direction-by-direction statistics are available for Ukraine → Romania and through the crossing statistics.
Documents and Alternatives
Travellers should carry a valid passport; drivers also need vehicle registration, a driving licence and Green Card insurance. Freight transport is not accepted at this crossing.
Nearby alternatives include Krasnoilsk — Vicovu de Sus (about 25 km, cars up to 7.5 t and pedestrians) and Porubne — Siret (about 35 km, all categories).
Upcoming Changes and Contacts
- EES: entry/exit registration expected to start in 2026 for passenger and pedestrian traffic
- ETIAS: electronic travel authorisation for the Schengen area planned from late 2026
- Emergency services: 112 (Ukraine and Romania)