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≈8 hr 17 min
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As of 20:38 the wait at Shehyni is ≈8 hr 17 min. 108 vehicles are in the queue. Roughly 7 hr 4 min to 9 hr 30 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 · 01.10.20261–7 October 2026

LIVE108 cars (~8 h 17 min)Much busier than usual

As of 20:38 there are 108 cars in the queue, estimated wait ~8 h 17 min; usually at this hour: 51 cars (much busier than usual).

Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Thu · 01.10.2026): Peak load 21:00 — 108 cars (~8 h 17 min), Shortest queue 02:00 — 69 cars (~1 h 33 min) · Next hours: 21:00 — 51, 22:00 — 82, 23:00 — 73, 00:00 — 74, 01:00 — 75, 02:00 — 6920:00 — 108 cars · Actual20Predicted · 21:00 — 51 carsNow · 21:00 — 108 cars · Wait time ~8 h 17 min108Now22:00 — 82 cars · Wait time ~1 h 9 min822223:00 — 73 cars · Wait time ~1 h 15 min732300:00 — 74 cars · Wait time ~1 h 23 min740001:00 — 75 cars · Wait time ~1 h 30 min750102:00 — 69 cars · Wait time ~1 h 33 min6902
Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Thu · 01.10.2026): Peak load 21:00 — 108 cars (~8 h 17 min), Shortest queue 02:00 — 69 cars (~1 h 33 min) · Next hours: 21:00 — 51, 22:00 — 82, 23:00 — 73, 00:00 — 74, 01:00 — 75, 02:00 — 6900:00 — 83 cars · Actual0001:00 — 83 cars · Actual02:00 — 84 cars · Actual03:00 — 84 cars · Actual0304:00 — 85 cars · Actual05:00 — 73 cars · Actual06:00 — 50 cars · Actual0607:00 — 35 cars · Actual08:00 — 19 cars · Actual09:00 — 92 cars · Actual0910:00 — 90 cars · Actual11:00 — 95 cars · Actual12:00 — 100 cars · Actual1213:00 — 97 cars · Actual14:00 — 93 cars · Actual15:00 — 90 cars · Actual1516:00 — 90 cars · Actual17:00 — 90 cars · Actual18:00 — 93 cars · Actual1819:00 — 100 cars · Actual20:00 — 108 cars · ActualPredicted · 21:00 — 51 carsNow · 21:00 — 108 cars · Wait time ~8 h 17 min108Now22:00 — 82 cars · Wait time ~1 h 9 min8223:00 — 73 cars · Wait time ~1 h 15 min7300:00 — 74 cars · Wait time ~1 h 23 min740001:00 — 75 cars · Wait time ~1 h 30 min7502:00 — 69 cars · Wait time ~1 h 33 min69
20:00108 cars
Now108 cars~8 h 17 minPeak load
22:0082 cars~1 h 9 min
23:0073 cars~1 h 15 minRecommended times
00:0074 cars~1 h 23 minRecommended times
01:0075 cars~1 h 30 min
02:0069 cars~1 h 33 minShortest queue
00:0083 cars
01:0083 cars
02:0084 cars
03:0084 cars
04:0085 cars
05:0073 cars
06:0050 cars
07:0035 cars
08:0019 cars
09:0092 cars
10:0090 cars
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12:00100 cars
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20:00108 cars
Now108 cars~8 h 17 minPeak load
22:0082 cars~1 h 9 min
23:0073 cars~1 h 15 minRecommended times
00:0074 cars~1 h 23 minRecommended times
01:0075 cars~1 h 30 min
02:0069 cars~1 h 33 minShortest queue

Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 00:00, 02:00, 23:00.

ActualNowPredicted 51Cars

Today (Thu · 01.10.2026): Peak load 21:00 — 108 cars (~8 h 17 min), Shortest queue 02:00 — 69 cars (~1 h 33 min) · Next hours: 21:00 — 51, 22:00 — 82, 23:00 — 73, 00:00 — 74, 01:00 — 75, 02:00 — 69

Queue Forecast Smart Forecast

Updated:

Forecast for Shehyni (passenger cars) — updated at 20:00, covering through tomorrow noon.

• This evening (20:00–21:00): ~75 min, busy.
• Tonight (21:00–06:00): ~115 min, busy (peaks at ~8 h 15 min around 02:00).
• Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00): ~110 min, busy.

Best time to cross: This evening (20:00–21:00).

Next update: today at 22:00.
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7-day queue forecastPeak load: Thu 1.10 — 82 cars (22:00) · Shortest queue: Sun 4.10 — 15 cars (02:00) · Today (Thu · 01.10.2026): Peak load 21:00 — 108 cars (~8 h 17 min), Shortest queue 02:00 — 69 cars (~1 h 33 min) · Next hours: 21:00 — 51, 22:00 — 82, 23:00 — 73, 00:00 — 74, 01:00 — 75, 02:00 — 69Thu 1.10: 82 cars82Thu 1Fri 2.10: 75 cars75Fri 2Sat 3.10: 43 cars43Sat 3Sun 4.10: 42 cars42Sun 4Mon 5.10: 53 cars53Mon 5Tue 6.10: 53 cars53Tue 6Wed 7.10: 56 cars56Wed 7

Peak load: Thu 1.10 — 82 cars (22:00) · Shortest queue: Sun 4.10 — 15 cars (02:00) · Today (Thu · 01.10.2026): Peak load 21:00 — 108 cars (~8 h 17 min), Shortest queue 02:00 — 69 cars (~1 h 33 min) · Next hours: 21:00 — 51, 22:00 — 82, 23:00 — 73, 00:00 — 74, 01:00 — 75, 02:00 — 69

Peak loadShortest queue
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Thu · 01.10.2026Peak load 22:00 · 82 cars   Shortest queue 04:00 · 24 cars
Thu 1.10: Peak load 22:00 — 82 cars; Shortest queue 04:00 — 24 cars00:00 — 460001:00 — 4102:00 — 4203:00 — 300304:00 — 242405:00 — 2806:00 — 380607:00 — 4008:00 — 3809:00 — 460910:00 — 5011:00 — 4612:00 — 461213:00 — 5014:00 — 5215:00 — 541516:00 — 5917:00 — 5818:00 — 551819:00 — 5520:00 — 5321:00 — 512122:00 — 828223:00 — 73
Fri · 02.10.2026Peak load 01:00 · 75 cars   Shortest queue 04:00 · 21 cars
Fri 2.10: Peak load 01:00 — 75 cars; Shortest queue 04:00 — 21 cars00:00 — 740001:00 — 757502:00 — 6903:00 — 590304:00 — 212105:00 — 2406:00 — 310607:00 — 2908:00 — 3009:00 — 420910:00 — 4811:00 — 4412:00 — 431213:00 — 4714:00 — 4915:00 — 511516:00 — 5417:00 — 5018:00 — 461819:00 — 4720:00 — 4421:00 — 422122:00 — 4623:00 — 42
Sat · 03.10.2026Peak load 19:00 · 43 cars   Shortest queue 04:00 · 17 cars
Sat 3.10: Peak load 19:00 — 43 cars; Shortest queue 04:00 — 17 cars00:00 — 350001:00 — 3402:00 — 3003:00 — 210304:00 — 171705:00 — 2006:00 — 250607:00 — 2808:00 — 2709:00 — 330910:00 — 4111:00 — 3812:00 — 321213:00 — 2814:00 — 2815:00 — 351516:00 — 4217:00 — 4018:00 — 391819:00 — 434320:00 — 4221:00 — 342122:00 — 3223:00 — 39
Sun · 04.10.2026Peak load 19:00 · 42 cars   Shortest queue 02:00 · 15 cars
Sun 4.10: Peak load 19:00 — 42 cars; Shortest queue 02:00 — 15 cars00:00 — 350001:00 — 2202:00 — 151503:00 — 150304:00 — 1605:00 — 1906:00 — 240607:00 — 2508:00 — 2409:00 — 320910:00 — 4011:00 — 3812:00 — 321213:00 — 2814:00 — 2815:00 — 341516:00 — 4017:00 — 3918:00 — 381819:00 — 424220:00 — 4121:00 — 342122:00 — 3223:00 — 39
Mon · 05.10.2026Peak load 16:00 · 53 cars   Shortest queue 02:00 · 19 cars
Mon 5.10: Peak load 16:00 — 53 cars; Shortest queue 02:00 — 19 cars00:00 — 350001:00 — 2302:00 — 191903:00 — 210304:00 — 2105:00 — 2306:00 — 300607:00 — 2908:00 — 2809:00 — 390910:00 — 4411:00 — 4112:00 — 401213:00 — 4514:00 — 4815:00 — 501516:00 — 535317:00 — 4818:00 — 431819:00 — 4320:00 — 4121:00 — 402122:00 — 4523:00 — 43
Tue · 06.10.2026Peak load 16:00 · 53 cars   Shortest queue 04:00 · 18 cars
Tue 6.10: Peak load 16:00 — 53 cars; Shortest queue 04:00 — 18 cars00:00 — 360001:00 — 3402:00 — 3003:00 — 220304:00 — 181805:00 — 2206:00 — 310607:00 — 3108:00 — 3109:00 — 410910:00 — 4711:00 — 4412:00 — 431213:00 — 4614:00 — 4815:00 — 501516:00 — 535317:00 — 5018:00 — 461819:00 — 4620:00 — 4521:00 — 452122:00 — 4823:00 — 47
Wed · 07.10.2026Peak load 16:00 · 56 cars   Shortest queue 04:00 · 19 cars
Wed 7.10: Peak load 16:00 — 56 cars; Shortest queue 04:00 — 19 cars00:00 — 430001:00 — 3902:00 — 3303:00 — 240304:00 — 191905:00 — 2306:00 — 330607:00 — 3408:00 — 3409:00 — 430910:00 — 4811:00 — 4512:00 — 451213:00 — 5014:00 — 5115:00 — 521516:00 — 565617:00 — 5418:00 — 501819:00 — 5120:00 — 5121:00 — 512122:00 — 5223:00 — 50

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

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

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

Best time
Monday, 02:00–06:00
~0 cars
Heaviest load
Wednesday, 15:00–18:00
~90 cars
Quietest day
Monday
on average 13 cars
Busiest day
Thursday
on average 63 cars
Typical load by hour
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Weekdays (Mon–Fri): median 45 cars · weekend: 26 cars

Weekly picture: days × hours
Weekly picture: days × hours — Shehyni (Cars, UA → PL) (cars)
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Monday20300000220151715101503010201220370151315
Tuesday10150940232418372045352438324540475235434650
Wednesday4540432530165055257055905252586311565767362535050
Thursday6590605084506527356090754345606010365737857785652
Friday55623504438509150637052406063604445505560453080
Saturday50—81581539505538375020452633455050485548505050
Sunday351014830015030103151020202315532825150

Key takeaways

  • The quietest day is Monday: on average 13 cars in the queue.
  • The busiest day is Thursday: on average 63 cars in the queue.
  • The lightest traffic is usually on Monday between 02:00 and 06:00.
  • Peak load is on Wednesday between 15:00 and 18:00 (up to 90 cars).

Calculated from 2 104 real measurements over the last 60 days.

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

Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Monday (13 cars on average). The heaviest load is on Thursday.

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

Queues are usually shortest on Monday between 02:00 and 06:00. The worst time is Wednesday between 15:00 and 18:00.

Data updated: 01.10.2026 · Analysis period: last 60 days · Europe/Kyiv

Thanks to our user Ihor for the idea behind this page 💛

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

Detailed statistics for today and yesterday

Border Queue Analysis at the Shehyni - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday

During the period 30.09.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Shehyni - passenger car checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded:

Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):
The number of vehicles fluctuated significantly, with peaks up to 90 cars. The lowest point was observed at 06:00 30.09.2026 — 38 cars. The highest point was recorded at 11:00 30.09.2026 — 90 cars.

Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
A steady increase in the number of vehicles was observed. The lowest point was observed at 14:00 30.09.2026 — 93 cars. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 30.09.2026 — 125 cars.

Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles fluctuated significantly, with peaks up to 125 cars. The lowest point was observed at 22:00 30.09.2026 — 15 cars. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 30.09.2026 — 125 cars.

Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles fluctuated significantly, with peaks up to 38 cars. The lowest point was observed at 00:00 30.09.2026 — 15 cars. The highest point was recorded at 06:00 30.09.2026 — 38 cars.

Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before

Recommendations

To avoid long queues at the Shehyni - 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 22:00 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 - 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
8h 17min
(108 cars)
Source: nakordoni.eu
Updated: 20:38
Official Data
6h 11min
(80 cars)
Source: State Border Guard of Ukraine
Updated: 21:00
Difference: +2h 6min

Peak Hours

Travel Planning Shehyni By car

Best days: Monday, Sunday (26 cars, ~2.1-3.1 hrs).
Avoid: Thursday (66 cars).

Queue comparison by day of week

Day Cars Load Wait time
🟢 Mon2639%~2.1-3.1 hrs
🟢 Tue3655%~2.9-3.9 hrs
🔴 Wed6091%~4.7-5.7 hrs
🔴 Thu66100%~5.1-6.1 hrs
🟡 Fri4467%~3.5-4.5 hrs
🟡 Sat4365%~3.4-4.4 hrs
🟢 Sun3045%~2.4-3.4 hrs

Peak time: Thursday 17:00 - 19:00 and 20:00 - 22:00.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which day is best to cross Shehyni by car?

Monday or Sunday — shortest queue (26 cars, ~2.1-3.1 hrs waiting).

When to avoid crossing at Shehyni?

Thursday 17:00-19:00 and 20:00-22:00 — peak load (66 cars).

What is the average queue wait time?

Depends on the day: 2-4 hrs (Mon–Tue, Sun), 3-5 hrs (Fri–Sat), 4-6 hrs (Wed), 5-7 hrs (Thu).

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Best Time to Cross Shehyni today

02:00↓36%−36%
23:00↓33%−33%
00:00↓31%−31%
Based on historical data.
Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day

Current Data

As of 20:38, at Shehyni checkpoint there are 108 cars waiting.

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

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

based on user experience

Updated 5 hours 37 minutes ago

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

The queue wait time before the border ≈ 60 min (~1 hour)

based on user experience

Updated 3 hours 24 minutes 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

Light traffic 65 km/h

280 h ago

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

Light traffic 65 km/h
Nearby Road Incidents 5
Road works
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Flag of Poland 13.4 km
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Flag of Poland 13.6 km
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Flag of Poland 14.3 km
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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 cars 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 →

By passenger car via Shehyni or Hrushiv?

As of 20:38: Shehyni — 108 cars in the queue (wait ~8 hr 17 min), Hrushiv — 5 cars (~35 min). They are 41 km apart, ~41 min by road. Even after the drive, Hrushiv currently saves about 7 hr 1 min.

By passenger car via Shehyni or Rava-Ruska?

As of 20:38: Shehyni — 108 cars in the queue (wait ~8 hr 17 min), Rava-Ruska — 9 cars (~69 min). They are 70 km apart, ~70 min by road. Even after the drive, Rava-Ruska currently saves about 5 hr 58 min.

By passenger car via Shehyni or Uhryniv?

As of 20:38: Shehyni — 108 cars in the queue (wait ~8 hr 17 min), Uhryniv — 16 cars (~109 min). They are 119 km apart, ~119 min by road. Even after the drive, Uhryniv currently saves about 4 hr 29 min.

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 20:38 the wait at Shehyni is ≈8 hr 17 min. 108 vehicles are in the queue. Roughly 7 hr 4 min to 9 hr 30 min.
  • Usually at this hour there are 51 vehicles in the queue here; right now it is much busier than usual.
  • Over the last 60 days the quietest day is Monday, the quietest window is 04:00–06:00.
  • Nearest alternative with a shorter queue: Hrushiv — 5 vehicles, 41 km, ~41 min drive.