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As of 07:14 the wait at Zahony is 26 min. 1 vehicles are in the queue.

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Queue at Zahony — Chop (Tysa)

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26 min
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Much quieter than usual
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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

Tue · 08.09.20268–14 September 2026

LIVE1 car (~26 min)Much quieter than usual
Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Tue · 08.09.2026): Peak load 16:00 — 13 cars (~1 h 14 min), Shortest queue 09:00 — 1 car (~26 min) · Next hours: 09:00 — 6, 10:00 — 3, 11:00 — 3, 12:00 — 2, 13:00 — 3, 14:00 — 308:00 — 1 car · Actual08Predicted · 09:00 — 6 carsNow · 09:00 — 1 car · Wait time ~26 min1Now10:00 — 3 cars · Wait time ~36 min31011:00 — 3 cars · Wait time ~38 min31112:00 — 2 cars · Wait time ~26 min21213:00 — 3 cars · Wait time ~37 min31314:00 — 3 cars · Wait time ~36 min31415:00 — 3 cars · Wait time ~37 min1516:00 — 13 cars · Wait time ~1 h 14 min16
Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Tue · 08.09.2026): Peak load 16:00 — 13 cars (~1 h 14 min), Shortest queue 09:00 — 1 car (~26 min) · Next hours: 09:00 — 6, 10:00 — 3, 11:00 — 3, 12:00 — 2, 13:00 — 3, 14:00 — 300:00 — 2 cars · Actual0001:00 — 2 cars · Actual02:00 — 2 cars · Actual03:00 — 3 cars · Actual0304:00 — 2 cars · Actual05:00 — 2 cars · Actual06:00 — 1 car · Actual0607:00 — 2 cars · Actual08:00 — 1 car · ActualPredicted · 09:00 — 6 carsNow · 09:00 — 1 car · Wait time ~26 min1Now10:00 — 3 cars · Wait time ~36 min311:00 — 3 cars · Wait time ~38 min312:00 — 2 cars · Wait time ~26 min21213:00 — 3 cars · Wait time ~37 min314:00 — 3 cars · Wait time ~36 min315:00 — 3 cars · Wait time ~37 min1516:00 — 13 cars · Wait time ~1 h 14 min17:00 — 7 cars · Wait time ~47 min18:00 — 7 cars · Wait time ~54 min1819:00 — 7 cars · Wait time ~52 min20:00 — 12 cars · Wait time ~1 h 12 min21:00 — 8 cars · Wait time ~56 min2122:00 — 8 cars · Wait time ~56 min23:00 — 7 cars · Wait time ~54 min
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Now1 car~26 minShortest queue
10:003 cars~36 minBetter to avoid
11:003 cars~38 min
12:002 cars~26 minRecommended times
13:003 cars~37 min
14:003 cars~36 minRecommended times
15:003 cars~37 min
16:0013 cars~1 h 14 minPeak load
00:002 cars
01:002 cars
02:002 cars
03:003 cars
04:002 cars
05:002 cars
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07:002 cars
08:001 car
Now1 car~26 minShortest queue
10:003 cars~36 minBetter to avoid
11:003 cars~38 min
12:002 cars~26 minRecommended times
13:003 cars~37 min
14:003 cars~36 minRecommended times
15:003 cars~37 min
16:0013 cars~1 h 14 minPeak load
17:007 cars~47 min
18:007 cars~54 min
19:007 cars~52 min
20:0012 cars~1 h 12 minBetter to avoid
21:008 cars~56 min
22:008 cars~56 min
23:007 cars~54 min

Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 10:00, 16:00, 20:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 09:00, 12:00, 14:00.

ActualNowPredicted 6Cars

Today (Tue · 08.09.2026): Peak load 16:00 — 13 cars (~1 h 14 min), Shortest queue 09:00 — 1 car (~26 min) · Next hours: 09:00 — 6, 10:00 — 3, 11:00 — 3, 12:00 — 2, 13:00 — 3, 14:00 — 3

Queue Forecast Smart Forecast

Updated:

Forecast for Zahony (passenger cars) — updated at 08:00, covering today.

• This morning (08:00–12:00): ~35 min, moderate load.
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~40 min, moderate load (peaks at ~75 min around 16:00).
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~55 min, moderate load.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~55 min, moderate load.

Best time to cross: This morning (08:00–12:00).

Next update: today at 10:00.
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7-day queue forecastPeak load: Tue 8.09 — 13 cars (16:00) · Shortest queue: Tue 8.09 — 2 cars (12:00) · Today (Tue · 08.09.2026): Peak load 16:00 — 13 cars (~1 h 14 min), Shortest queue 09:00 — 1 car (~26 min) · Next hours: 09:00 — 6, 10:00 — 3, 11:00 — 3, 12:00 — 2, 13:00 — 3, 14:00 — 3Tue 8.09: 13 cars13Tue 8Wed 9.09: 8 cars8Wed 9Thu 10.09: 13 cars13Thu 10Fri 11.09: 9 cars9Fri 11Sat 12.09: 9 cars9Sat 12Sun 13.09: 9 cars9Sun 13Mon 14.09: 7 cars7Mon 14

Peak load: Tue 8.09 — 13 cars (16:00) · Shortest queue: Tue 8.09 — 2 cars (12:00) · Today (Tue · 08.09.2026): Peak load 16:00 — 13 cars (~1 h 14 min), Shortest queue 09:00 — 1 car (~26 min) · Next hours: 09:00 — 6, 10:00 — 3, 11:00 — 3, 12:00 — 2, 13:00 — 3, 14:00 — 3

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Tue · 08.09.2026Peak load 16:00 · 13 cars   Shortest queue 12:00 · 2 cars
Tue 8.09: Peak load 16:00 — 13 cars; Shortest queue 12:00 — 2 cars00:00 — 40001:00 — 302:00 — 203:00 — 40304:00 — 405:00 — 506:00 — 60607:00 — 708:00 — 509:00 — 60910:00 — 311:00 — 312:00 — 221213:00 — 314:00 — 315:00 — 31516:00 — 131317:00 — 718:00 — 71819:00 — 720:00 — 1221:00 — 82122:00 — 823:00 — 7
Wed · 09.09.2026Peak load 16:00 · 8 cars   Shortest queue 04:00 · 2 cars
Wed 9.09: Peak load 16:00 — 8 cars; Shortest queue 04:00 — 2 cars00:00 — 60001:00 — 602:00 — 403:00 — 20304:00 — 2205:00 — 306:00 — 40607:00 — 408:00 — 309:00 — 40910:00 — 411:00 — 612:00 — 31213:00 — 414:00 — 415:00 — 41516:00 — 8817:00 — 418:00 — 41819:00 — 420:00 — 721:00 — 52122:00 — 523:00 — 5
Thu · 10.09.2026Peak load 16:00 · 13 cars   Shortest queue 02:00 · 2 cars
Thu 10.09: Peak load 16:00 — 13 cars; Shortest queue 02:00 — 2 cars00:00 — 40001:00 — 302:00 — 2203:00 — 20304:00 — 205:00 — 306:00 — 40607:00 — 408:00 — 309:00 — 40910:00 — 411:00 — 612:00 — 31213:00 — 714:00 — 715:00 — 61516:00 — 131317:00 — 718:00 — 71819:00 — 720:00 — 1221:00 — 82122:00 — 823:00 — 7
Fri · 11.09.2026Peak load 16:00 · 9 cars   Shortest queue 04:00 · 3 cars
Fri 11.09: Peak load 16:00 — 9 cars; Shortest queue 04:00 — 3 cars00:00 — 60001:00 — 602:00 — 403:00 — 30304:00 — 3305:00 — 306:00 — 40607:00 — 508:00 — 309:00 — 40910:00 — 511:00 — 612:00 — 31213:00 — 514:00 — 515:00 — 41516:00 — 9917:00 — 518:00 — 51819:00 — 520:00 — 821:00 — 52122:00 — 523:00 — 5
Sat · 12.09.2026Peak load 20:00 · 9 cars   Shortest queue 02:00 · 3 cars
Sat 12.09: Peak load 20:00 — 9 cars; Shortest queue 02:00 — 3 cars00:00 — 40001:00 — 402:00 — 3303:00 — 20304:00 — 405:00 — 406:00 — 50607:00 — 408:00 — 509:00 — 50910:00 — 511:00 — 712:00 — 61213:00 — 814:00 — 615:00 — 61516:00 — 917:00 — 518:00 — 61819:00 — 620:00 — 9921:00 — 62122:00 — 423:00 — 4
Sun · 13.09.2026Peak load 20:00 · 9 cars   Shortest queue 01:00 · 2 cars
Sun 13.09: Peak load 20:00 — 9 cars; Shortest queue 01:00 — 2 cars00:00 — 40001:00 — 2202:00 — 203:00 — 20304:00 — 405:00 — 406:00 — 50607:00 — 408:00 — 509:00 — 50910:00 — 511:00 — 712:00 — 61213:00 — 814:00 — 615:00 — 61516:00 — 917:00 — 518:00 — 71819:00 — 620:00 — 9921:00 — 62122:00 — 423:00 — 4
Mon · 14.09.2026Peak load 16:00 · 7 cars   Shortest queue 01:00 · 2 cars
Mon 14.09: Peak load 16:00 — 7 cars; Shortest queue 01:00 — 2 cars00:00 — 40001:00 — 2202:00 — 203:00 — 20304:00 — 205:00 — 306:00 — 40607:00 — 408:00 — 309:00 — 40910:00 — 411:00 — 612:00 — 31213:00 — 414:00 — 415:00 — 41516:00 — 7717:00 — 418:00 — 41819:00 — 420:00 — 721:00 — 42122:00 — 523:00 — 4

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

When is the best time to cross at Zahony — Cars, HU → UA

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

Best time
Monday, 00:00–02:00
~2 cars
Heaviest load
Saturday, 08:00–10:00
~8 cars
Quietest day
Monday
on average 3 cars
Busiest day
Saturday
on average 5 cars
Typical load by hour
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Weekly picture: days × hours
Weekly picture: days × hours — Zahony (Cars, HU → UA) (cars)
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Monday122221223236243522444432
Tuesday322222232311452345444532
Wednesday232133223411345353353322
Thursday321332332332444243736443
Friday221234523355466655464342
Saturday322343449755465566596434
Sunday342253235374664524432322

Key takeaways

  • The quietest day is Monday: on average 3 cars in the queue.
  • The busiest day is Saturday: on average 5 cars in the queue.
  • The lightest traffic is usually on Monday between 00:00 and 02:00.
  • Peak load is on Saturday between 08:00 and 10:00 (up to 8 cars).

Calculated from 2 871 real measurements over the last 60 days.

Which day has the shortest queue at the Zahony (Cars, HU → UA) border crossing?

Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Monday (3 cars on average). The heaviest load is on Saturday.

What time of day is best to cross the border at Zahony (Cars, HU → UA)?

Queues are usually shortest on Monday between 00:00 and 02:00. The worst time is Saturday between 08:00 and 10:00.

Data updated: 08.09.2026 · Analysis period: last 60 days · Europe/Budapest

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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 Zahony - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday

During the period 07.09.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Zahony - passenger car checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded:

Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 5 cars. The lowest point was observed at 07:00 07.09.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 10:00 07.09.2026 — 5 cars.

Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 2 to 5 cars. The lowest point was observed at 15:00 07.09.2026 — 2 cars. The highest point was recorded at 14:00 07.09.2026 — 5 cars.

Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 4 cars. The lowest point was observed at 21:00 07.09.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 20:00 07.09.2026 — 4 cars.

Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 2 cars. The lowest point was observed at 00:00 07.09.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 01:00 07.09.2026 — 2 cars.

Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before

Recommendations

To avoid long queues at the Zahony - passenger car 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 :00 and 2:00 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 Zahony - passenger car 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
26min
(1 cars)
Source: nakordoni.eu
Updated: 08:14
Official Data
15min
Source: police.hu
Updated: 08:15
Difference: +11min

Peak Hours

Travel Planning Zahony By car

Best days: Tuesday, Thursday (3 cars, ~0.6-1.6 hrs).
Avoid: Saturday (5 cars).

Queue comparison by day of week

Day Cars Load Wait time
🟠 Mon480%~0.7-1.7 hrs
🟡 Tue360%~0.6-1.6 hrs
🟡 Wed360%~0.6-1.6 hrs
🟡 Thu360%~0.6-1.6 hrs
🟠 Fri480%~0.7-1.7 hrs
🔴 Sat5100%~0.8-1.8 hrs
🟠 Sun480%~0.7-1.7 hrs

Peak time: Tuesday 11:00 - 13:00 and 15:00 - 17:00.

Average wait time on Sunday: from 26 up to 176 min..

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which day is best to cross Zahony by car?

Tuesday or Thursday — shortest queue (3 cars, ~0.6-1.6 hrs waiting).

When to avoid crossing at Zahony?

Saturday — peak load (5 cars).

What is the average queue wait time?

Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (every day).

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Best Time to Cross Zahony today

09:00less queue
12:00less queue
14:00less queue
Based on historical data.
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Shorter queues at nearby crossings — Zahony

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Here: 3 cars

Current Data

As of 07:14, at Zahony checkpoint there are 1 car waiting.

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

According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 30 min (~30 minutes)

based on user experience

Last updated: Updated 1 day ago

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

The queue wait time before the border ≈ 360 min (~6 hours)

based on user experience

Last updated: Updated 2 days ago

Does the EES system work at Zahony border crossing?

EES Active

Yes, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is active at Zahony 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.
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Heavy traffic 32 km/h

15 min ago

Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de.

Heavy traffic 32 km/h
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Flag of Hungary 1.1 km
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Flag of Ukraine 1.1 km
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Zahony: Ukrainian border-guard shift change at the Ukrainian–Hungarian border — when and how long to wait

Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side of Zahony 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 cars at Zahony 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 Hungary checkpoint the border-guard shift change happens at the same local times, but Hungary 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.

Official sources

Data source: Nakordoni’s own recognition system — border Telegram channels, webcams and eCherha

Updated (local time, UTC+2)

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.

Data sources

  • DPSU — official data of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine
  • eCherha — the electronic queue for trucks and buses
  • Cameras at the crossing and on the approach roads
  • TomTom — traffic speed on the approach roads
  • Driver reports on nakordoni.eu and in Telegram

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.

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Last updated:
Data source: Nakordoni (Nakordoni.eu) proprietary monitoring system
Official data sources: Police.hu, ДПСУ