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Queue at Otacz — Mohyliv-Podilskyi

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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

Fri · 11.09.202611–17 September 2026

LIVE1 car (~21 min)As usual
Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Fri · 11.09.2026): Peak load 13:00 — 7 cars (~58 min), Shortest queue 06:00 — 1 car (~21 min) · Next hours: 06:00 — 1, 07:00 — 1, 08:00 — 2, 09:00 — 3, 10:00 — 3, 11:00 — 304:00 — 1 car · Actual0405:00 — 1 car · Actual05Predicted · 06:00 — 1 carNow · 06:00 — 1 car · Wait time ~21 min1Now07:00 — 1 car · Wait time ~1 h 30 min10708:00 — 2 cars · Wait time ~1 h 30 min20809:00 — 3 cars · Wait time ~1 h 30 min30910:00 — 3 cars · Wait time ~1 h 30 min31011:00 — 3 cars · Wait time ~1 h 30 min31112:00 — 5 cars · Wait time ~1 h 30 min1213:00 — 7 cars · Wait time ~58 min13
Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Fri · 11.09.2026): Peak load 13:00 — 7 cars (~58 min), Shortest queue 06:00 — 1 car (~21 min) · Next hours: 06:00 — 1, 07:00 — 1, 08:00 — 2, 09:00 — 3, 10:00 — 3, 11:00 — 300:00 — 1 car · Actual0001:00 — 1 car · Actual02:00 — 1 car · Actual03:00 — 1 car · Actual0304:00 — 1 car · Actual05:00 — 1 car · ActualPredicted · 06:00 — 1 carNow · 06:00 — 1 car · Wait time ~21 min1Now07:00 — 1 car · Wait time ~1 h 30 min108:00 — 2 cars · Wait time ~1 h 30 min209:00 — 3 cars · Wait time ~1 h 30 min30910:00 — 3 cars · Wait time ~1 h 30 min311:00 — 3 cars · Wait time ~1 h 30 min312:00 — 5 cars · Wait time ~1 h 30 min1213:00 — 7 cars · Wait time ~58 min14:00 — 5 cars · Wait time ~42 min15:00 — 6 cars · Wait time ~50 min1516:00 — 5 cars · Wait time ~46 min17:00 — 6 cars · Wait time ~53 min18:00 — 5 cars · Wait time ~46 min1819:00 — 4 cars · Wait time ~38 min20:00 — 3 cars · Wait time ~35 min21:00 — 2 cars · Wait time ~29 min2122:00 — 3 cars · Wait time ~31 min23:00 — 2 cars · Wait time ~28 min
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Now1 car~21 minShortest queue
07:001 car~1 h 30 minBetter to avoid
08:002 cars~1 h 30 minBetter to avoid
09:003 cars~1 h 30 minBetter to avoid
10:003 cars~1 h 30 min
11:003 cars~1 h 30 min
12:005 cars~1 h 30 min
13:007 cars~58 minPeak load
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Now1 car~21 minShortest queue
07:001 car~1 h 30 minBetter to avoid
08:002 cars~1 h 30 minBetter to avoid
09:003 cars~1 h 30 minBetter to avoid
10:003 cars~1 h 30 min
11:003 cars~1 h 30 min
12:005 cars~1 h 30 min
13:007 cars~58 minPeak load
14:005 cars~42 min
15:006 cars~50 min
16:005 cars~46 min
17:006 cars~53 min
18:005 cars~46 min
19:004 cars~38 min
20:003 cars~35 min
21:002 cars~29 min
22:003 cars~31 min
23:002 cars~28 minRecommended times

Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 07:00, 08:00, 09:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 06:00, 07:00, 23:00.

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Today (Fri · 11.09.2026): Peak load 13:00 — 7 cars (~58 min), Shortest queue 06:00 — 1 car (~21 min) · Next hours: 06:00 — 1, 07:00 — 1, 08:00 — 2, 09:00 — 3, 10:00 — 3, 11:00 — 3

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Updated:

Forecast for Otacz (passenger cars) — updated at 04:00, covering today.

• Tonight (04:00–06:00): ~30 min, light traffic.
• This morning (06:00–12:00): ~85 min, busy.
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~65 min, busy (peaks at ~90 min around 16:00).
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~45 min, moderate load.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~30 min, light traffic.

Best time to cross: Tonight (04:00–06:00).

Next update: today at 06:00.
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7-day queue forecastPeak load: Tue 15.09 — 13 cars (13:00) · Shortest queue: Fri 11.09 — 1 car (06:00) · Today (Fri · 11.09.2026): Peak load 13:00 — 7 cars (~58 min), Shortest queue 06:00 — 1 car (~21 min) · Next hours: 06:00 — 1, 07:00 — 1, 08:00 — 2, 09:00 — 3, 10:00 — 3, 11:00 — 3Fri 11.09: 7 cars7Fri 11Sat 12.09: 8 cars8Sat 12Sun 13.09: 8 cars8Sun 13Mon 14.09: 9 cars9Mon 14Tue 15.09: 13 cars13Tue 15Wed 16.09: 8 cars8Wed 16Thu 17.09: 7 cars7Thu 17

Peak load: Tue 15.09 — 13 cars (13:00) · Shortest queue: Fri 11.09 — 1 car (06:00) · Today (Fri · 11.09.2026): Peak load 13:00 — 7 cars (~58 min), Shortest queue 06:00 — 1 car (~21 min) · Next hours: 06:00 — 1, 07:00 — 1, 08:00 — 2, 09:00 — 3, 10:00 — 3, 11:00 — 3

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Fri · 11.09.2026Peak load 13:00 · 7 cars   Shortest queue 06:00 · 1 car
Fri 11.09: Peak load 13:00 — 7 cars; Shortest queue 06:00 — 1 car00:00 — 20001:00 — 202:00 — 203:00 — 20304:00 — 205:00 — 206:00 — 110607:00 — 108:00 — 209:00 — 30910:00 — 311:00 — 312:00 — 51213:00 — 7714:00 — 515:00 — 61516:00 — 517:00 — 618:00 — 51819:00 — 420:00 — 321:00 — 22122:00 — 323:00 — 2
Sat · 12.09.2026Peak load 13:00 · 8 cars   Shortest queue 04:00 · 1 car
Sat 12.09: Peak load 13:00 — 8 cars; Shortest queue 04:00 — 1 car00:00 — 20001:00 — 202:00 — 203:00 — 20304:00 — 1105:00 — 206:00 — 30607:00 — 408:00 — 609:00 — 60910:00 — 611:00 — 612:00 — 51213:00 — 8814:00 — 515:00 — 71516:00 — 817:00 — 518:00 — 41819:00 — 420:00 — 421:00 — 32122:00 — 223:00 — 2
Sun · 13.09.2026Peak load 13:00 · 8 cars   Shortest queue 04:00 · 1 car
Sun 13.09: Peak load 13:00 — 8 cars; Shortest queue 04:00 — 1 car00:00 — 20001:00 — 202:00 — 203:00 — 20304:00 — 1105:00 — 206:00 — 30607:00 — 408:00 — 609:00 — 60910:00 — 611:00 — 612:00 — 51213:00 — 8814:00 — 515:00 — 71516:00 — 817:00 — 518:00 — 41819:00 — 420:00 — 421:00 — 32122:00 — 223:00 — 2
Mon · 14.09.2026Peak load 09:00 · 9 cars   Shortest queue 02:00 · 2 cars
Mon 14.09: Peak load 09:00 — 9 cars; Shortest queue 02:00 — 2 cars00:00 — 20001:00 — 202:00 — 2203:00 — 20304:00 — 205:00 — 306:00 — 40607:00 — 408:00 — 709:00 — 990910:00 — 711:00 — 612:00 — 61213:00 — 514:00 — 315:00 — 41516:00 — 417:00 — 518:00 — 41819:00 — 320:00 — 321:00 — 22122:00 — 323:00 — 2
Tue · 15.09.2026Peak load 13:00 · 13 cars   Shortest queue 01:00 · 2 cars
Tue 15.09: Peak load 13:00 — 13 cars; Shortest queue 01:00 — 2 cars00:00 — 20001:00 — 2202:00 — 203:00 — 30304:00 — 305:00 — 406:00 — 50607:00 — 508:00 — 909:00 — 110910:00 — 911:00 — 812:00 — 81213:00 — 131314:00 — 815:00 — 101516:00 — 917:00 — 1118:00 — 91819:00 — 720:00 — 621:00 — 42122:00 — 523:00 — 4
Wed · 16.09.2026Peak load 13:00 · 8 cars   Shortest queue 04:00 · 2 cars
Wed 16.09: Peak load 13:00 — 8 cars; Shortest queue 04:00 — 2 cars00:00 — 40001:00 — 302:00 — 403:00 — 20304:00 — 2205:00 — 206:00 — 30607:00 — 308:00 — 509:00 — 70910:00 — 511:00 — 512:00 — 51213:00 — 8814:00 — 515:00 — 61516:00 — 517:00 — 718:00 — 51819:00 — 420:00 — 421:00 — 22122:00 — 323:00 — 2
Thu · 17.09.2026Peak load 13:00 · 7 cars   Shortest queue 01:00 · 2 cars
Thu 17.09: Peak load 13:00 — 7 cars; Shortest queue 01:00 — 2 cars00:00 — 30001:00 — 2202:00 — 203:00 — 20304:00 — 205:00 — 206:00 — 30607:00 — 308:00 — 509:00 — 70910:00 — 511:00 — 412:00 — 51213:00 — 7714:00 — 515:00 — 61516:00 — 517:00 — 618:00 — 51819:00 — 420:00 — 421:00 — 22122:00 — 323:00 — 2

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

When is the best time to cross at Otacz — Cars, MD → UA

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

Best time
Monday, 04:00–07:00
~2 cars
Heaviest load
Sunday, 12:00–15:00
~9 cars
Quietest day
Monday
on average 3 cars
Busiest day
Wednesday
on average 5 cars
Typical load by hour
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Weekly picture: days × hours
Weekly picture: days × hours — Otacz (Cars, MD → UA) (cars)
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Monday232221215344445666342223
Tuesday313222325466655543436233
Wednesday355433346574885858447334
Thursday232231336546456543344332
Friday3422142347866671056444542
Saturday2222211648697585113324432
Sunday2343222796456124694434321

Key takeaways

  • The quietest day is Monday: on average 3 cars in the queue.
  • The busiest day is Wednesday: on average 5 cars in the queue.
  • The lightest traffic is usually on Monday between 04:00 and 07:00.
  • Peak load is on Sunday between 12:00 and 15:00 (up to 9 cars).

Calculated from 1 319 real measurements over the last 60 days.

Which day has the shortest queue at the Otacz (Cars, MD → 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 Wednesday.

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

Queues are usually shortest on Monday between 04:00 and 07:00. The worst time is Sunday between 12:00 and 15:00.

Data updated: 10.09.2026 · Analysis period: last 60 days · Europe/Chisinau

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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 Otacz - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday

During the period 10.09.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Otacz - 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 3 cars. The lowest point was observed at 12:00 10.09.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 07:00 10.09.2026 — 3 cars.

Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 4 cars. The lowest point was observed at 12:00 10.09.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 14:00 10.09.2026 — 4 cars.

Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 2 to 7 cars. The lowest point was observed at 21:00 10.09.2026 — 2 cars. The highest point was recorded at 19:00 10.09.2026 — 7 cars.

Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 3 cars. The lowest point was observed at 05:00 10.09.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 02:00 10.09.2026 — 3 cars.

Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before

Recommendations

To avoid long queues at the Otacz - 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 5:00 and 12:00 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 Otacz - passenger car checkpoint to make your crossing fast and convenient. Pay special attention to these hours to avoid peak times and reduce waiting times.

Peak Hours

Travel Planning Otacz By car

Best days: Tuesday–Wednesday (7 cars, ~1-2 hrs).
Avoid: Saturday (8 cars).

Queue comparison by day of week

Day Cars Load Wait time
🟠 Mon788%~1-2 hrs
🟠 Tue788%~1-2 hrs
🟠 Wed788%~1-2 hrs
🟠 Thu788%~1-2 hrs
🔴 Fri8100%~1.1-2.1 hrs
🔴 Sat8100%~1.1-2.1 hrs
🟠 Sun788%~1-2 hrs

Peak time: Friday 10:00 - 12:00 and 14:00 - 16:00.

Average wait time on Sunday: from 39 up to 255 min..

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which day is best to cross Otacz by car?

Tuesday or Wednesday — shortest queue (7 cars, ~1-2 hrs waiting).

When to avoid crossing at Otacz?

Saturday — peak load (8 cars).

What is the average queue wait time?

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

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Best Time to Cross Otacz today

06:00less queue
07:00less queue
23:00less queue
Based on historical data.
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Current Data

As of 04:31, at Otacz checkpoint there are 1 car waiting.

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

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

based on user experience

Last updated: Updated 23 hours 55 minutes ago

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

The queue wait time before the border ≈ 240 min (~4 hours)

based on user experience

Last updated: Updated 4 days ago

Information provided for trip planning only. Actual conditions may differ. Always check the latest data before departure.
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Otacz: Ukrainian border-guard shift change at the Ukrainian–Moldovan border — when and how long to wait

Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side of Otacz 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 Otacz 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 Moldova 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).

Official sources

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

Updated (local time, UTC+3)

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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Data source: Nakordoni (Nakordoni.eu) proprietary monitoring system
Official data sources: Poliția de Frontieră MD, ДПСУ