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Queue at Shehyni — Medyka (pedestrian)

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As of 15:00 the wait at Shehyni is 105 min. 30 vehicles are in the queue. Roughly 92 min to 119 min.

Updated (local time, UTC+3)
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Forecast for next 6 hours7-day queue forecast

Forecast is based on historical data and current trends. Day of week, time of day, and seasonality are taken into account.Typical daily peak queue for the week ahead

Thu · 15.10.202615–21 October 2026

LIVE30 pedestrians (~1 h 45 min)Quieter than usual

As of 15:00 there are 30 pedestrians in the queue, estimated wait ~1 h 45 min; usually at this hour: 40 pedestrians (quieter than usual).

Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Thu · 15.10.2026): Peak load 19:00 — 41 pedestrians (~1 h 0 min), Shortest queue 23:00 — 19 pedestrians (~1 h 11 min) · Next hours: 15:00 — 40, 16:00 — 33, 17:00 — 35, 18:00 — 35, 19:00 — 41, 20:00 — 4112:00 — 60 pedestrians · Actual1213:00 — 60 pedestrians · Actual1314:00 — 60 pedestrians · Actual14Predicted · 15:00 — 40 pedestriansNow · 15:00 — 30 pedestrians · Wait time ~1 h 45 min30Now16:00 — 33 pedestrians · Wait time ~1 h 0 min331617:00 — 35 pedestrians · Wait time ~1 h 0 min351718:00 — 35 pedestrians · Wait time ~1 h 0 min351819:00 — 41 pedestrians · Wait time ~1 h 0 min411920:00 — 41 pedestrians · Wait time ~1 h 0 min412021:00 — 30 pedestrians · Wait time ~1 h 0 min2122:00 — 30 pedestrians · Wait time ~1 h 44 min22
Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Thu · 15.10.2026): Peak load 19:00 — 41 pedestrians (~1 h 0 min), Shortest queue 23:00 — 19 pedestrians (~1 h 11 min) · Next hours: 15:00 — 40, 16:00 — 33, 17:00 — 35, 18:00 — 35, 19:00 — 41, 20:00 — 4100:00 — 20 pedestrians · Actual0001:00 — 20 pedestrians · Actual02:00 — 20 pedestrians · Actual03:00 — 20 pedestrians · Actual0304:00 — 20 pedestrians · Actual05:00 — 20 pedestrians · Actual06:00 — 20 pedestrians · Actual0607:00 — 20 pedestrians · Actual08:00 — 30 pedestrians · Actual09:00 — 40 pedestrians · Actual0910:00 — 24 pedestrians · Actual11:00 — 42 pedestrians · Actual12:00 — 60 pedestrians · Actual1213:00 — 60 pedestrians · Actual14:00 — 60 pedestrians · ActualPredicted · 15:00 — 40 pedestriansNow · 15:00 — 30 pedestrians · Wait time ~1 h 45 min30Now16:00 — 33 pedestrians · Wait time ~1 h 0 min3317:00 — 35 pedestrians · Wait time ~1 h 0 min3518:00 — 35 pedestrians · Wait time ~1 h 0 min351819:00 — 41 pedestrians · Wait time ~1 h 0 min4120:00 — 41 pedestrians · Wait time ~1 h 0 min4121:00 — 30 pedestrians · Wait time ~1 h 0 min2122:00 — 30 pedestrians · Wait time ~1 h 44 min23:00 — 19 pedestrians · Wait time ~1 h 11 min
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Now30 pedestrians~1 h 45 min
16:0033 pedestrians~1 h 0 min
17:0035 pedestrians~1 h 0 min
18:0035 pedestrians~1 h 0 min
19:0041 pedestrians~1 h 0 minPeak load
20:0041 pedestrians~1 h 0 min
21:0030 pedestrians~1 h 0 minBetter to avoid
22:0030 pedestrians~1 h 44 minBetter to avoid
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Now30 pedestrians~1 h 45 min
16:0033 pedestrians~1 h 0 min
17:0035 pedestrians~1 h 0 min
18:0035 pedestrians~1 h 0 min
19:0041 pedestrians~1 h 0 minPeak load
20:0041 pedestrians~1 h 0 min
21:0030 pedestrians~1 h 0 minBetter to avoid
22:0030 pedestrians~1 h 44 minBetter to avoid
23:0019 pedestrians~1 h 11 minBetter to avoid

Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 21:00, 22:00, 23:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 21:00, 22:00, 23:00.

ActualNowPredicted 40Pedestrians

Today (Thu · 15.10.2026): Peak load 19:00 — 41 pedestrians (~1 h 0 min), Shortest queue 23:00 — 19 pedestrians (~1 h 11 min) · Next hours: 15:00 — 40, 16:00 — 33, 17:00 — 35, 18:00 — 35, 19:00 — 41, 20:00 — 41

Queue Forecast Smart Forecast

Updated:

Forecast for Shehyni (pedestrians) — updated at 14:00, covering the rest of today.

• Midday today (15:00–17:00): ~75 min, very busy (peaks at ~105 min around 16:00).
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~60 min, busy.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~75 min, very busy (peaks at ~105 min around 21:00).

Best time to cross: This evening (17:00–21:00).

Next update: today at 16:00.
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7-day queue forecastPeak load: Sun 18.10 — 75 pedestrians (14:00) · Shortest queue: Sun 18.10 — 0 pedestrians (02:00) · Today (Thu · 15.10.2026): Peak load 19:00 — 41 pedestrians (~1 h 0 min), Shortest queue 23:00 — 19 pedestrians (~1 h 11 min) · Next hours: 15:00 — 40, 16:00 — 33, 17:00 — 35, 18:00 — 35, 19:00 — 41, 20:00 — 41Thu 15.10: 52 pedestrians52Thu 15Fri 16.10: 50 pedestrians50Fri 16Sat 17.10: 67 pedestrians67Sat 17Sun 18.10: 75 pedestrians75Sun 18Mon 19.10: 59 pedestrians59Mon 19Tue 20.10: 52 pedestrians52Tue 20Wed 21.10: 58 pedestrians58Wed 21

Peak load: Sun 18.10 — 75 pedestrians (14:00) · Shortest queue: Sun 18.10 — 0 pedestrians (02:00) · Today (Thu · 15.10.2026): Peak load 19:00 — 41 pedestrians (~1 h 0 min), Shortest queue 23:00 — 19 pedestrians (~1 h 11 min) · Next hours: 15:00 — 40, 16:00 — 33, 17:00 — 35, 18:00 — 35, 19:00 — 41, 20:00 — 41

Peak loadShortest queue
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Thu · 15.10.2026Peak load 10:00 · 52 pedestrians   Shortest queue 02:00 · 2 pedestrians
Thu 15.10: Peak load 10:00 — 52 pedestrians; Shortest queue 02:00 — 2 pedestrians00:00 — 80001:00 — 702:00 — 2203:00 — 20304:00 — 1205:00 — 3106:00 — 410607:00 — 3108:00 — 2509:00 — 390910:00 — 525211:00 — 5212:00 — 461213:00 — 4314:00 — 4315:00 — 401516:00 — 3317:00 — 3518:00 — 351819:00 — 4120:00 — 4121:00 — 302122:00 — 3023:00 — 19
Fri · 16.10.2026Peak load 11:00 · 50 pedestrians   Shortest queue 02:00 · 5 pedestrians
Fri 16.10: Peak load 11:00 — 50 pedestrians; Shortest queue 02:00 — 5 pedestrians00:00 — 140001:00 — 1302:00 — 5503:00 — 40304:00 — 1505:00 — 3106:00 — 390607:00 — 3008:00 — 2309:00 — 350910:00 — 4811:00 — 505012:00 — 461213:00 — 4314:00 — 4115:00 — 371516:00 — 3917:00 — 4418:00 — 421819:00 — 3620:00 — 3021:00 — 272122:00 — 2723:00 — 21
Sat · 17.10.2026Peak load 14:00 · 67 pedestrians   Shortest queue 02:00 · 7 pedestrians
Sat 17.10: Peak load 14:00 — 67 pedestrians; Shortest queue 02:00 — 7 pedestrians00:00 — 190001:00 — 1702:00 — 7703:00 — 10304:00 — 1105:00 — 3306:00 — 430607:00 — 2808:00 — 1709:00 — 270910:00 — 3611:00 — 4212:00 — 511213:00 — 6314:00 — 676715:00 — 611516:00 — 5117:00 — 3918:00 — 311819:00 — 2720:00 — 2821:00 — 312122:00 — 2523:00 — 11
Sun · 18.10.2026Peak load 14:00 · 75 pedestrians   Shortest queue 02:00 · 0 pedestrians
Sun 18.10: Peak load 14:00 — 75 pedestrians; Shortest queue 02:00 — 0 pedestrians00:00 — 20001:00 — 002:00 — 0003:00 — 00304:00 — 1405:00 — 4306:00 — 520607:00 — 3208:00 — 2009:00 — 280910:00 — 4011:00 — 5212:00 — 611213:00 — 7114:00 — 757515:00 — 701516:00 — 6617:00 — 5618:00 — 441819:00 — 4120:00 — 4221:00 — 382122:00 — 2723:00 — 12
Mon · 19.10.2026Peak load 11:00 · 59 pedestrians   Shortest queue 02:00 · 0 pedestrians
Mon 19.10: Peak load 11:00 — 59 pedestrians; Shortest queue 02:00 — 0 pedestrians00:00 — 20001:00 — 002:00 — 0003:00 — 10304:00 — 1305:00 — 3706:00 — 530607:00 — 4008:00 — 2309:00 — 340910:00 — 5411:00 — 595912:00 — 551213:00 — 5114:00 — 4615:00 — 431516:00 — 4617:00 — 4818:00 — 461819:00 — 4420:00 — 4021:00 — 342122:00 — 3623:00 — 10
Tue · 20.10.2026Peak load 11:00 · 52 pedestrians   Shortest queue 02:00 · 2 pedestrians
Tue 20.10: Peak load 11:00 — 52 pedestrians; Shortest queue 02:00 — 2 pedestrians00:00 — 70001:00 — 702:00 — 2203:00 — 20304:00 — 1105:00 — 3006:00 — 410607:00 — 3108:00 — 2109:00 — 330910:00 — 4911:00 — 525212:00 — 461213:00 — 4314:00 — 4115:00 — 391516:00 — 4317:00 — 4718:00 — 461819:00 — 4220:00 — 4021:00 — 362122:00 — 3323:00 — 26
Wed · 21.10.2026Peak load 11:00 · 58 pedestrians   Shortest queue 02:00 · 8 pedestrians
Wed 21.10: Peak load 11:00 — 58 pedestrians; Shortest queue 02:00 — 8 pedestrians00:00 — 230001:00 — 2102:00 — 8803:00 — 90304:00 — 2905:00 — 4506:00 — 460607:00 — 3008:00 — 2409:00 — 420910:00 — 5711:00 — 585812:00 — 531213:00 — 5014:00 — 4815:00 — 431516:00 — 4417:00 — 4618:00 — 451819:00 — 4120:00 — 3821:00 — 362122:00 — 2923:00 — 14

Estimated from historical patterns for this crossing. Actual queues vary.

When is the best time to cross at Shehyni — Pedestrians, UA → PL

Typical load by day of week and hour — averages from the last 60 days of real observations

Best time
Tuesday, 03:00–05:00
~0 people
Heaviest load
Monday, 06:00–08:00
~90 people
Quietest day
Tuesday
on average 27 people
Busiest day
Saturday
on average 50 people
Typical load by hour
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Weekdays (Mon–Fri): median 38 people · weekend: 40 people

Weekly picture: days × hours
Weekly picture: days × hours — Shehyni (Pedestrians, UA → PL) (people)
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Monday0——0202075105052373850315050420304—20——
Tuesday0——00123838035163715253922705148803531100
Wednesday30——0050236010505070705070502060354453540—
Thursday15——03040373010705070235—4550705843403066—
Friday30——03507044066701260151005057446575505055—
Saturday2520—15359070400865553657070707170552445703—
Sunday180—0010503603223242204043505040552530——

Key takeaways

  • The quietest day is Tuesday: on average 27 people in the queue.
  • The busiest day is Saturday: on average 50 people in the queue.
  • The lightest traffic is usually on Tuesday between 03:00 and 05:00.
  • Peak load is on Monday between 06:00 and 08:00 (up to 90 people).

Calculated from 999 real measurements over the last 60 days.

Which day has the shortest queue at the Shehyni (Pedestrians, UA → PL) border crossing?

Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Tuesday (27 people on average). The heaviest load is on Saturday.

What time of day is best to cross the border at Shehyni (Pedestrians, UA → PL)?

Queues are usually shortest on Tuesday between 03:00 and 05:00. The worst time is Monday between 06:00 and 08:00.

Data updated: 15.10.2026 · Analysis period: last 60 days · Europe/Kyiv

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Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison

Detailed statistics for today and yesterday

Border Queue Analysis at the Shehyni - pedestrian checkpoint for Yesterday

During the period 14.10.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Shehyni - pedestrian checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded:

Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):
The number of vehicles fluctuated significantly, with peaks up to 50 pedestrians. The lowest point was observed at 09:00 14.10.2026 — 7 pedestrians. The highest point was recorded at 11:00 14.10.2026 — 50 pedestrians.

Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 50 to 50 pedestrians. The lowest point was observed at 12:00 14.10.2026 — 50 pedestrians. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 14.10.2026 — 50 pedestrians.

Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 50 to 50 pedestrians. The lowest point was observed at 18:00 14.10.2026 — 50 pedestrians. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 14.10.2026 — 50 pedestrians.

Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 12 to 20 pedestrians. The lowest point was observed at 05:00 14.10.2026 — 12 pedestrians. The highest point was recorded at 06:00 14.10.2026 — 20 pedestrians.

Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before

Recommendations

To avoid long queues at the Shehyni - pedestrian checkpoint, it is recommended to plan your border crossing during the least busy hours. According to the data from the past day, the lowest number of vehicles was observed between 5:00 and 9:00 hours. This is the ideal time to cross the border, saving time and avoiding delays.

Plan your trips in advance using up-to-date border queue information at the Shehyni - pedestrian checkpoint to make your crossing fast and convenient. Pay special attention to these hours to avoid peak times and reduce waiting times.

Data Comparison

Data Comparison

Our Data vs Official Source

Our Data
1h 45min
(30 cars)
Source: nakordoni.eu
Updated: 15:00
Official Data
1h 45min
(30 cars)
Source: State Border Guard of Ukraine
Updated: 15:00
Data matches

Peak Hours

Travel Planning Shehyni On foot

Best days: Monday–Tuesday (37 pedestrians, ~2.1-3.1 hrs).
Avoid: Saturday (60 pedestrians).

Queue comparison by day of week

Day Pedestrians Load Wait time
🟡 Mon4270%~2.4-3.4 hrs
🟡 Tue3762%~2.1-3.1 hrs
🟡 Wed4270%~2.4-3.4 hrs
🟡 Thu4473%~2.5-3.5 hrs
🟠 Fri4880%~2.7-3.7 hrs
🔴 Sat60100%~3.3-4.3 hrs
🟠 Sun4677%~2.6-3.6 hrs

Peak time: Thursday 11:00 - 13:00 and 17:00 - 19:00.

Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Tuesday or Monday, when the queue is shortest.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which day is best to cross Shehyni on foot?

Tuesday or Monday — shortest queue (37 pedestrians, ~2.1-3.1 hrs waiting).

When to avoid crossing at Shehyni?

Saturday — peak load (60 pedestrians).

What is the average queue wait time?

Depends on the day: 2-4 hrs (Mon–Fri, Sun), 3-5 hrs (Sat).

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Best Time to Cross Shehyni today

23:00↓38%−38%
21:00less queue
22:00less queue
Based on historical data.
Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day

Current Data

As of 15:00, at Shehyni checkpoint there are 30 pedestrians waiting.

How long does it take to cross the border at Shehyni?

According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 120 min (~2 hours)

based on user experience

Updated 81 minute ago

How long is the wait in the border queue at Shehyni?

The queue wait time before the border ≈ 150 min (~2 hours 30 minutes)

based on user experience

Updated 5 days ago

Does the EES system work at Shehyni border crossing?

EES Active

Yes, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is active at Shehyni border crossing. EES is an EU automated system for registering entry and exit of third-country nationals crossing the external borders of the Schengen Area.

The system records the date, time and place of border crossing, as well as biometric data (fingerprints and facial photo).

Learn more about EES

Information provided for trip planning only. Actual conditions may differ. Always check the latest data before departure.

Live Cameras

The webcam at this checkpoint has been switched off since 24.02.2022 due to the war

Shehyni: Ukrainian border-guard shift change at the Ukrainian–Polish border — when and how long to wait

Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side of Shehyni 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 of pedestrians at Shehyni typically 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.

At the neighboring Poland checkpoint the border-guard shift change happens at the same local times, but Poland is on Central European Time — one hour behind Kyiv — so there it falls around 07:00 and 19:00 Kyiv time. Because the two shifts overlap, the slowdown stretches into wider windows on both sides: roughly 07:00–08:30 in the morning and 19:00–20:30 in the evening (Kyiv time). During these intervals, processing on both sides can noticeably slow down.

Shehyni: what this crossing is

Open 24/7 for cars, buses and pedestrians. Pedestrian crossing is allowed — one of the few points where you can cross on foot. Large trucks are admitted only via the eCherha electronic queue system.

More about this crossing →

If the queue is long: a quick check before you join it

  • Fuel: fill up before the border — the engine runs for hours in the queue and the first station across may be 20–30 km away (fuel prices nearby).
  • Water and food for 4–6 hours, a bag for rubbish.
  • Power bank and cable — you need the phone for eCherha, navigation and reporting the queue.
  • Some cash in the currency of the country you are entering — not every kiosk or station near the border takes cards.
  • Documents in one place: passport, vehicle registration, insurance, Green Card (full list).
  • Toilets, cafés, currency exchange — services near the crossing.

How we calculate the wait time

Every figure on this page — the hero, today’s chart, the 7-day forecast and the source comparison — comes from one model, so they never contradict each other.

Why our figure differs from the official one

The DPSU reports the number of vehicles it sees on its side, eCherha counts only registered trucks and buses, and a camera shows one stretch of road. We combine these sources with driver reports and convert them into a wait time using this crossing’s own history, so our figure is an estimate of crossing time, not a vehicle count.

How the model works

  1. Base wait = vehicles in the queue × the average processing time per vehicle at this crossing (learned from the last weeks of history).
  2. The base wait is then adjusted for the lane mode, the weather and the current processing speed, with a correction around border-guard shift changes.
  3. The next-hours and 7-day forecasts use the same model on the typical profile of this weekday.

The best time is the hour with the lowest forecast queue from now until the end of the day; hours with known counter glitches are excluded.

The update time is shown in the hero. When no new data arrives for several hours, the page marks it as outdated and offers a refresh.

ℹ️ How is the forecast calculated? ▼
Data source:

Automatic calculation based on historical queue data and current checkpoint situation.

Factors considered:

The model analyzes typical load patterns by time of day and day of week.

Limitations:

Actual waiting time may vary due to unforeseen circumstances (repairs, incidents, seasonal peaks).

Improvements:

Forecast accuracy improves with more real-time data from users and official sources.

Data sources

Official sources: eQueue (eCherha), Polish Border Guard, KAS (Polish Customs)

Data source: Nakordoni’s own estimate, built from the sources listed above

Updated (local time, UTC+3)

At a glance

  • As of 15:00 the wait at Shehyni is 105 min. 30 vehicles are in the queue. Roughly 92 min to 119 min.
  • Usually at this hour there are 40 vehicles in the queue here; right now it is quieter than usual.
  • Over the last 60 days the quietest day is Tuesday, the quietest window is 02:00–04:00.