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As of 10:01 the wait at Rakovets is 27 min. 2 vehicles are in the queue.

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Queue at Rakovets — Diakivtsi

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27 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

Mon · 14.09.202614–20 September 2026

Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 12:00 — 11 cars (~20 min), Shortest queue 16:00 — 4 cars (~20 min) · Next hours: 10:00 — 6, 11:00 — 9, 12:00 — 11, 13:00 — 10, 14:00 — 7, 15:00 — 508:00 — 2 cars · Actual0809:00 — 2 cars · Actual0910:00 — 6 cars · Wait time ~27 min6Now11:00 — 9 cars · Wait time ~20 min91112:00 — 11 cars · Wait time ~20 min111213:00 — 10 cars · Wait time ~20 min101314:00 — 7 cars · Wait time ~20 min71415:00 — 5 cars · Wait time ~20 min51516:00 — 4 cars · Wait time ~20 min1617:00 — 8 cars · Wait time ~1 h 0 min17
Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 12:00 — 11 cars (~20 min), Shortest queue 16:00 — 4 cars (~20 min) · Next hours: 10:00 — 6, 11:00 — 9, 12:00 — 11, 13:00 — 10, 14:00 — 7, 15:00 — 500:00 — 4 cars · Actual0001:00 — 3 cars · Actual02:00 — 2 cars · Actual03:00 — 2 cars · Actual0304:00 — 2 cars · Actual05:00 — 2 cars · Actual06:00 — 2 cars · Actual0607:00 — 2 cars · Actual08:00 — 2 cars · Actual09:00 — 2 cars · Actual10:00 — 6 cars · Wait time ~27 min6Now11:00 — 9 cars · Wait time ~20 min912:00 — 11 cars · Wait time ~20 min111213:00 — 10 cars · Wait time ~20 min1014:00 — 7 cars · Wait time ~20 min715:00 — 5 cars · Wait time ~20 min51516:00 — 4 cars · Wait time ~20 min17:00 — 8 cars · Wait time ~1 h 0 min18:00 — 8 cars · Wait time ~1 h 1 min1819:00 — 7 cars · Wait time ~54 min20:00 — 6 cars · Wait time ~48 min21:00 — 5 cars · Wait time ~44 min2122:00 — 4 cars · Wait time ~41 min23:00 — 4 cars · Wait time ~40 min
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Now6 cars~27 min
11:009 cars~20 min
12:0011 cars~20 minPeak load
13:0010 cars~20 min
14:007 cars~20 min
15:005 cars~20 min
16:004 cars~20 minShortest queue
17:008 cars~1 h 0 minBetter to avoid
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Now6 cars~27 min
11:009 cars~20 min
12:0011 cars~20 minPeak load
13:0010 cars~20 min
14:007 cars~20 min
15:005 cars~20 min
16:004 cars~20 minShortest queue
17:008 cars~1 h 0 minBetter to avoid
18:008 cars~1 h 1 minBetter to avoid
19:007 cars~54 minBetter to avoid
20:006 cars~48 min
21:005 cars~44 min
22:004 cars~41 minRecommended times
23:004 cars~40 minRecommended times

Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 17:00, 18:00, 19:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 16:00, 22:00, 23:00.

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Today (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 12:00 — 11 cars (~20 min), Shortest queue 16:00 — 4 cars (~20 min) · Next hours: 10:00 — 6, 11:00 — 9, 12:00 — 11, 13:00 — 10, 14:00 — 7, 15:00 — 5

Queue Forecast Smart Forecast

Updated:

Forecast for Rakovets (passenger cars) — updated at 10:00, covering the rest of today.

• This morning (10:00–12:00): ~20 min, light traffic.
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~20 min, light traffic.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~55 min, moderate load.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~40 min, moderate load.

Best time to cross: This morning (10:00–12:00).

Next update: today at 12:00.
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7-day queue forecastPeak load: Sat 19.09 — 14 cars (10:00) · Shortest queue: Mon 14.09 — 1 car (00:00) · Today (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 12:00 — 11 cars (~20 min), Shortest queue 16:00 — 4 cars (~20 min) · Next hours: 10:00 — 6, 11:00 — 9, 12:00 — 11, 13:00 — 10, 14:00 — 7, 15:00 — 5Mon 14.09: 11 cars11Mon 14Tue 15.09: 11 cars11Tue 15Wed 16.09: 11 cars11Wed 16Thu 17.09: 11 cars11Thu 17Fri 18.09: 11 cars11Fri 18Sat 19.09: 14 cars14Sat 19Sun 20.09: 14 cars14Sun 20

Peak load: Sat 19.09 — 14 cars (10:00) · Shortest queue: Mon 14.09 — 1 car (00:00) · Today (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 12:00 — 11 cars (~20 min), Shortest queue 16:00 — 4 cars (~20 min) · Next hours: 10:00 — 6, 11:00 — 9, 12:00 — 11, 13:00 — 10, 14:00 — 7, 15:00 — 5

Peak loadShortest queue
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Mon · 14.09.2026Peak load 12:00 · 11 cars   Shortest queue 00:00 · 1 car
Mon 14.09: Peak load 12:00 — 11 cars; Shortest queue 00:00 — 1 car00:00 — 110001:00 — 102:00 — 103:00 — 20304:00 — 305:00 — 306:00 — 20607:00 — 208:00 — 309:00 — 50910:00 — 611:00 — 912:00 — 11111213:00 — 1014:00 — 715:00 — 51516:00 — 417:00 — 818:00 — 81819:00 — 720:00 — 621:00 — 52122:00 — 423:00 — 4
Tue · 15.09.2026Peak load 12:00 · 11 cars   Shortest queue 23:00 · 2 cars
Tue 15.09: Peak load 12:00 — 11 cars; Shortest queue 23:00 — 2 cars00:00 — 40001:00 — 402:00 — 303:00 — 20304:00 — 305:00 — 306:00 — 30607:00 — 408:00 — 609:00 — 60910:00 — 711:00 — 1012:00 — 11111213:00 — 1014:00 — 715:00 — 61516:00 — 617:00 — 818:00 — 81819:00 — 620:00 — 521:00 — 42122:00 — 323:00 — 22
Wed · 16.09.2026Peak load 12:00 · 11 cars   Shortest queue 02:00 · 3 cars
Wed 16.09: Peak load 12:00 — 11 cars; Shortest queue 02:00 — 3 cars00:00 — 30001:00 — 402:00 — 3303:00 — 20304:00 — 305:00 — 306:00 — 30607:00 — 408:00 — 609:00 — 60910:00 — 711:00 — 1012:00 — 11111213:00 — 1014:00 — 715:00 — 51516:00 — 617:00 — 718:00 — 81819:00 — 720:00 — 621:00 — 52122:00 — 523:00 — 4
Thu · 17.09.2026Peak load 12:00 · 11 cars   Shortest queue 02:00 · 3 cars
Thu 17.09: Peak load 12:00 — 11 cars; Shortest queue 02:00 — 3 cars00:00 — 40001:00 — 402:00 — 3303:00 — 20304:00 — 305:00 — 306:00 — 30607:00 — 608:00 — 1009:00 — 90910:00 — 811:00 — 1012:00 — 11111213:00 — 1014:00 — 715:00 — 61516:00 — 617:00 — 818:00 — 81819:00 — 720:00 — 621:00 — 52122:00 — 523:00 — 4
Fri · 18.09.2026Peak load 12:00 · 11 cars   Shortest queue 02:00 · 3 cars
Fri 18.09: Peak load 12:00 — 11 cars; Shortest queue 02:00 — 3 cars00:00 — 40001:00 — 402:00 — 3303:00 — 20304:00 — 305:00 — 306:00 — 30607:00 — 408:00 — 609:00 — 60910:00 — 711:00 — 1012:00 — 11111213:00 — 1014:00 — 715:00 — 61516:00 — 617:00 — 818:00 — 81819:00 — 620:00 — 421:00 — 42122:00 — 423:00 — 4
Sat · 19.09.2026Peak load 10:00 · 14 cars   Shortest queue 23:00 · 2 cars
Sat 19.09: Peak load 10:00 — 14 cars; Shortest queue 23:00 — 2 cars00:00 — 40001:00 — 302:00 — 303:00 — 20304:00 — 405:00 — 606:00 — 70607:00 — 608:00 — 809:00 — 130910:00 — 141411:00 — 1212:00 — 81213:00 — 614:00 — 515:00 — 61516:00 — 617:00 — 618:00 — 61819:00 — 1020:00 — 1321:00 — 112122:00 — 523:00 — 22
Sun · 20.09.2026Peak load 10:00 · 14 cars   Shortest queue 00:00 · 1 car
Sun 20.09: Peak load 10:00 — 14 cars; Shortest queue 00:00 — 1 car00:00 — 110001:00 — 102:00 — 103:00 — 20304:00 — 405:00 — 606:00 — 70607:00 — 608:00 — 809:00 — 130910:00 — 141411:00 — 1212:00 — 81213:00 — 614:00 — 515:00 — 61516:00 — 617:00 — 618:00 — 61819:00 — 1020:00 — 1321:00 — 112122:00 — 523:00 — 2

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

When is the best time to cross at Rakovets — Cars, RO → UA

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

Best time
Tuesday, 21:00–23:00
~1 cars
Heaviest load
Saturday, 13:00–15:00
~7 cars
Quietest day
Friday
on average 2 cars
Busiest day
Sunday
on average 8 cars
Typical load by hour
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Weekdays (Mon–Fri): median 2 cars · weekend: 6 cars

Weekly picture: days × hours
Weekly picture: days × hours — Rakovets (Cars, RO → UA) (cars)
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Monday————————————————1——6————
Tuesday———————3———————3—6——520—
Wednesday——1——————————0——20———————
Thursday—————2———14—0———94———————
Friday———————————————24—1—2———
Saturday—————————————1032—7—3————
Sunday2————————8—18——————6—————

Key takeaways

  • The quietest day is Friday: on average 2 cars in the queue.
  • The busiest day is Sunday: on average 8 cars in the queue.
  • The lightest traffic is usually on Tuesday between 21:00 and 23:00.
  • Peak load is on Saturday between 13:00 and 15:00 (up to 7 cars).

Calculated from 126 real measurements over the last 60 days.

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

Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Friday (2 cars on average). The heaviest load is on Sunday.

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

Queues are usually shortest on Tuesday between 21:00 and 23:00. The worst time is Saturday between 13:00 and 15:00.

Data updated: 14.09.2026 · Analysis period: last 60 days · Europe/Bucharest

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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 Rakovets - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday

During the period 13.09.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Rakovets - 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 2 to 2 cars. The lowest point was observed at 06:00 13.09.2026 — 2 cars. The highest point was recorded at 06:00 13.09.2026 — 2 cars.

Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 2 to 2 cars. The lowest point was observed at 12:00 13.09.2026 — 2 cars. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 13.09.2026 — 2 cars.

Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 2 to 2 cars. The lowest point was observed at 18:00 13.09.2026 — 2 cars. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 13.09.2026 — 2 cars.

Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 2 to 2 cars. The lowest point was observed at 00:00 13.09.2026 — 2 cars. The highest point was recorded at 00:00 13.09.2026 — 2 cars.

Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before

Recommendations

To avoid long queues at the Rakovets - 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 Rakovets - 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
27min
(2 cars)
Source: nakordoni.eu
Updated: 10:01
Official Data
1h 15min
(10 cars)
Source: politiadefrontiera.ro
Updated: 10:01
Difference: -48min

Peak Hours

Travel Planning Rakovets By car

Best days: Tuesday, Friday (4 cars, ~0.7-1.7 hrs).
Avoid: Sunday (15 cars).

Queue comparison by day of week

Day Cars Load Wait time
🟢 Mon747%~1-2 hrs
🟢 Tue640%~0.9-1.9 hrs
🟡 Wed1067%~1.3-2.3 hrs
🟡 Thu960%~1.2-2.2 hrs
🟢 Fri427%~0.7-1.7 hrs
🟢 Sat853%~1.1-2.1 hrs
🔴 Sun15100%~1.8-2.8 hrs

Peak time: Monday 20:00 - 22:00 and 18:00 - 20:00.

Average wait time on Sunday: from 171 up to 171 min..

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which day is best to cross Rakovets by car?

Friday or Tuesday — shortest queue (4 cars, ~0.7-1.7 hrs waiting).

When to avoid crossing at Rakovets?

Sunday — peak load (15 cars).

What is the average queue wait time?

Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (Tue, Fri), 1-2 hrs (Mon), 1-3 hrs (Wed–Thu, Sat–Sun).

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Best Time to Cross Rakovets today

16:00↓45%−45%
23:00↓34%−34%
22:00↓33%−33%
Based on historical data.
Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day

Shorter queues at nearby crossings — Rakovets

2Sighetu Marmatiei180 km · ≈180 min2Vicovu de Sus52 km · ≈52 min5Siret20 km · ≈20 min+3 cars
Here: 2 cars

Current Data

As of 10:01, at Rakovets checkpoint there are 2 cars waiting.

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

According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 5 min (~5 minutes)

based on user experience

Updated 3 days ago

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

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

based on user experience

Updated 34 minutes ago

Does the EES system work at Rakovets border crossing?

EES Inactive

Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Rakovets border crossing.

EES is a new EU automated system being gradually implemented at Schengen Area borders. Once activated, the system will record the date, time and place of border crossing, as well as travelers' biometric data.

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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Free flow 60 km/h

1205 h ago

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

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

Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side of Rakovets 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 Rakovets 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.

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).

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 border service publishes a vehicle count or an estimate made on its side of the border, 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: Romanian Customs, eQueue (eCherha)

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

Updated (local time, UTC+3)

At a glance

  • As of 10:01 the wait at Rakovets is 27 min. 2 vehicles are in the queue.
  • Usually at this hour there are 6 vehicles in the queue here; right now it is much quieter than usual.
  • Over the last 60 days the quietest day is Friday, the quietest window is 22:00–24:00.