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As of 05:52 the wait at Zahony is ≈2 hr 15 min. 1 vehicles are in the queue. Roughly 117 min to 2 hr 33 min.

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Queue at Zahony — Chop (Tysa) (cargo transport)

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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

LIVE1 truck (~2 h 15 min)Quieter than usual

As of 05:52 there are 1 truck in the queue, estimated wait ~2 h 15 min; usually at this hour: 2 trucks (quieter than usual).

Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 15:00 — 3 trucks (~5 h 51 min), Shortest queue 07:00 — 1 truck (~2 h 15 min) · Next hours: 07:00 — 2, 08:00 — 2, 09:00 — 2, 10:00 — 2, 11:00 — 2, 12:00 — 206:00 — 1 truck · Actual06Predicted · 07:00 — 2 trucksNow · 07:00 — 1 truck · Wait time ~2 h 15 min1Now08:00 — 2 trucks · Wait time ~2 h 15 min20809:00 — 2 trucks · Wait time ~3 h 51 min20910:00 — 2 trucks · Wait time ~3 h 39 min21011:00 — 2 trucks · Wait time ~3 h 39 min21112:00 — 2 trucks · Wait time ~4 h 3 min21213:00 — 2 trucks · Wait time ~4 h 27 min1314:00 — 2 trucks · Wait time ~4 h 27 min14
Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 15:00 — 3 trucks (~5 h 51 min), Shortest queue 07:00 — 1 truck (~2 h 15 min) · Next hours: 07:00 — 2, 08:00 — 2, 09:00 — 2, 10:00 — 2, 11:00 — 2, 12:00 — 200:00 — 1 truck · Actual0001:00 — 1 truck · Actual02:00 — 1 truck · Actual03:00 — 1 truck · Actual0304:00 — 1 truck · Actual05:00 — 1 truck · Actual06:00 — 1 truck · ActualPredicted · 07:00 — 2 trucksNow · 07:00 — 1 truck · Wait time ~2 h 15 min1Now08:00 — 2 trucks · Wait time ~2 h 15 min209:00 — 2 trucks · Wait time ~3 h 51 min20910:00 — 2 trucks · Wait time ~3 h 39 min211:00 — 2 trucks · Wait time ~3 h 39 min212:00 — 2 trucks · Wait time ~4 h 3 min21213:00 — 2 trucks · Wait time ~4 h 27 min14:00 — 2 trucks · Wait time ~4 h 27 min15:00 — 3 trucks · Wait time ~5 h 51 min1516:00 — 2 trucks · Wait time ~4 h 15 min17:00 — 3 trucks · Wait time ~5 h 27 min18:00 — 2 trucks · Wait time ~4 h 15 min1819:00 — 2 trucks · Wait time ~3 h 27 min20:00 — 3 trucks · Wait time ~5 h 51 min21:00 — 2 trucks · Wait time ~3 h 51 min2122:00 — 1 truck · Wait time ~3 h 3 min23:00 — 1 truck · Wait time ~2 h 39 min
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Now1 truck~2 h 15 minShortest queue
08:002 trucks~2 h 15 min
09:002 trucks~3 h 51 min
10:002 trucks~3 h 39 min
11:002 trucks~3 h 39 min
12:002 trucks~4 h 3 min
13:002 trucks~4 h 27 min
14:002 trucks~4 h 27 min
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03:001 truck
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06:001 truck
Now1 truck~2 h 15 minShortest queue
08:002 trucks~2 h 15 min
09:002 trucks~3 h 51 min
10:002 trucks~3 h 39 min
11:002 trucks~3 h 39 min
12:002 trucks~4 h 3 min
13:002 trucks~4 h 27 min
14:002 trucks~4 h 27 min
15:003 trucks~5 h 51 minPeak load
16:002 trucks~4 h 15 min
17:003 trucks~5 h 27 minBetter to avoid
18:002 trucks~4 h 15 min
19:002 trucks~3 h 27 min
20:003 trucks~5 h 51 min
21:002 trucks~3 h 51 min
22:001 truck~3 h 3 minBetter to avoid
23:001 truck~2 h 39 minBetter to avoid

Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 17:00, 22:00, 23:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 07:00, 22:00, 23:00.

ActualNowPredicted 2Trucks

Today (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 15:00 — 3 trucks (~5 h 51 min), Shortest queue 07:00 — 1 truck (~2 h 15 min) · Next hours: 07:00 — 2, 08:00 — 2, 09:00 — 2, 10:00 — 2, 11:00 — 2, 12:00 — 2

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Updated:

Forecast for Zahony (trucks) — updated at 06:00, covering today.

• This morning (06:00–12:00): ~3 h 15 min, moderate load.
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~4 h 30 min, moderate load.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~4 h 45 min, moderate load.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~3 h 15 min, moderate load.

Best time to cross: This morning (06:00–12:00).

Next update: today at 08:00.
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7-day queue forecastPeak load: Tue 15.09 — 6 trucks (13:00) · Shortest queue: Mon 14.09 — 1 truck (04:00) · Today (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 15:00 — 3 trucks (~5 h 51 min), Shortest queue 07:00 — 1 truck (~2 h 15 min) · Next hours: 07:00 — 2, 08:00 — 2, 09:00 — 2, 10:00 — 2, 11:00 — 2, 12:00 — 2Mon 14.09: 3 trucks3Mon 14Tue 15.09: 6 trucks6Tue 15Wed 16.09: 3 trucks3Wed 16Thu 17.09: 4 trucks4Thu 17Fri 18.09: 4 trucks4Fri 18Sat 19.09: 3 trucks3Sat 19Sun 20.09: 3 trucks3Sun 20

Peak load: Tue 15.09 — 6 trucks (13:00) · Shortest queue: Mon 14.09 — 1 truck (04:00) · Today (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 15:00 — 3 trucks (~5 h 51 min), Shortest queue 07:00 — 1 truck (~2 h 15 min) · Next hours: 07:00 — 2, 08:00 — 2, 09:00 — 2, 10:00 — 2, 11:00 — 2, 12:00 — 2

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Mon · 14.09.2026Peak load 15:00 · 3 trucks   Shortest queue 04:00 · 1 truck
Mon 14.09: Peak load 15:00 — 3 trucks; Shortest queue 04:00 — 1 truck00:00 — 10001:00 — 102:00 — 103:00 — 10304:00 — 1105:00 — 106:00 — 10607:00 — 208:00 — 209:00 — 20910:00 — 211:00 — 212:00 — 21213:00 — 214:00 — 215:00 — 331516:00 — 217:00 — 318:00 — 21819:00 — 220:00 — 321:00 — 22122:00 — 123:00 — 1
Tue · 15.09.2026Peak load 13:00 · 6 trucks   Shortest queue 02:00 · 1 truck
Tue 15.09: Peak load 13:00 — 6 trucks; Shortest queue 02:00 — 1 truck00:00 — 20001:00 — 102:00 — 1103:00 — 20304:00 — 205:00 — 206:00 — 20607:00 — 308:00 — 309:00 — 40910:00 — 211:00 — 312:00 — 31213:00 — 6614:00 — 415:00 — 51516:00 — 417:00 — 518:00 — 41819:00 — 320:00 — 521:00 — 32122:00 — 223:00 — 2
Wed · 16.09.2026Peak load 13:00 · 3 trucks   Shortest queue 04:00 · 1 truck
Wed 16.09: Peak load 13:00 — 3 trucks; Shortest queue 04:00 — 1 truck00:00 — 30001:00 — 202:00 — 203:00 — 10304:00 — 1105:00 — 106:00 — 10607:00 — 208:00 — 209:00 — 20910:00 — 111:00 — 212:00 — 21213:00 — 3314:00 — 215:00 — 31516:00 — 217:00 — 318:00 — 21819:00 — 220:00 — 321:00 — 22122:00 — 223:00 — 1
Thu · 17.09.2026Peak load 20:00 · 4 trucks   Shortest queue 04:00 · 1 truck
Thu 17.09: Peak load 20:00 — 4 trucks; Shortest queue 04:00 — 1 truck00:00 — 20001:00 — 102:00 — 103:00 — 10304:00 — 1105:00 — 106:00 — 10607:00 — 208:00 — 209:00 — 20910:00 — 111:00 — 212:00 — 21213:00 — 314:00 — 215:00 — 31516:00 — 217:00 — 318:00 — 21819:00 — 220:00 — 4421:00 — 22122:00 — 223:00 — 2
Fri · 18.09.2026Peak load 13:00 · 4 trucks   Shortest queue 04:00 · 1 truck
Fri 18.09: Peak load 13:00 — 4 trucks; Shortest queue 04:00 — 1 truck00:00 — 20001:00 — 202:00 — 203:00 — 10304:00 — 1105:00 — 106:00 — 20607:00 — 208:00 — 209:00 — 30910:00 — 211:00 — 212:00 — 21213:00 — 4414:00 — 315:00 — 31516:00 — 317:00 — 318:00 — 21819:00 — 220:00 — 321:00 — 22122:00 — 223:00 — 2
Sat · 19.09.2026Peak load 15:00 · 3 trucks   Shortest queue 04:00 · 1 truck
Sat 19.09: Peak load 15:00 — 3 trucks; Shortest queue 04:00 — 1 truck00:00 — 20001:00 — 202:00 — 103:00 — 10304:00 — 1105:00 — 106:00 — 10607:00 — 208:00 — 109:00 — 20910:00 — 211:00 — 212:00 — 21213:00 — 214:00 — 215:00 — 331516:00 — 217:00 — 218:00 — 21819:00 — 220:00 — 221:00 — 22122:00 — 223:00 — 1
Sun · 20.09.2026Peak load 15:00 · 3 trucks   Shortest queue 04:00 · 1 truck
Sun 20.09: Peak load 15:00 — 3 trucks; Shortest queue 04:00 — 1 truck00:00 — 10001:00 — 102:00 — 103:00 — 10304:00 — 1105:00 — 106:00 — 10607:00 — 208:00 — 109:00 — 20910:00 — 211:00 — 212:00 — 21213:00 — 214:00 — 215:00 — 331516:00 — 217:00 — 218:00 — 21819:00 — 220:00 — 321:00 — 22122:00 — 223:00 — 1

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

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

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

Best time
Monday, 00:00–04:00
~1 trucks
Heaviest load
Wednesday, 15:00–18:00
~3 trucks
Quietest day
Sunday
on average 1 trucks
Busiest day
Wednesday
on average 2 trucks
Typical load by hour
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Weekdays (Mon–Fri): median 1 trucks · weekend: 1 trucks

Weekly picture: days × hours
Weekly picture: days × hours — Zahony (Trucks, HU → UA) (trucks)
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Key takeaways

  • The quietest day is Sunday: on average 1 trucks in the queue.
  • The busiest day is Wednesday: on average 2 trucks in the queue.
  • The lightest traffic is usually on Monday between 00:00 and 04:00.
  • Peak load is on Wednesday between 15:00 and 18:00 (up to 3 trucks).

Calculated from 2 225 real measurements over the last 60 days.

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

Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Sunday (1 trucks on average). The heaviest load is on Wednesday.

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

Queues are usually shortest on Monday between 00:00 and 04:00. The worst time is Wednesday between 15:00 and 18:00.

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

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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 - cargo transport checkpoint for Yesterday

During the period 13.09.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Zahony - cargo transport 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 1 truck. The lowest point was observed at 11:00 13.09.2026 — 1 truck. The highest point was recorded at 11:00 13.09.2026 — 1 truck.

Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 1 truck. The lowest point was observed at 14:00 13.09.2026 — 1 truck. The highest point was recorded at 14:00 13.09.2026 — 1 truck.

Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
No data for Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00).

Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
No data for Night hours (00:00 - 06:00).

Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before

Recommendations

To avoid long queues at the Zahony - cargo transport 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 11:00 and 14:00 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 - cargo transport 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 Zahony By freight transport

Best days: Monday, Sunday (2 trucks, ~4.3-5.3 hrs).
Avoid: Saturday (4 trucks).

Queue comparison by day of week

Day Trucks Load Wait time
🟠 Mon375%~6.3-7.3 hrs
🟠 Tue375%~6.3-7.3 hrs
🟠 Wed375%~6.3-7.3 hrs
🟠 Thu375%~6.3-7.3 hrs
🔴 Fri4100%~8.3-9.3 hrs
🔴 Sat4100%~8.3-9.3 hrs
🟢 Sun250%~4.3-5.3 hrs

Peak time: Monday 13:00 - 15:00 and 07:00 - 09:00.

Average wait time on Sunday: from 135 up to 1335 min..

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which day is best to cross Zahony by truck?

Sunday or Monday — shortest queue (2 trucks, ~4.3-5.3 hrs waiting).

When to avoid crossing at Zahony?

Saturday — peak load (4 trucks).

What is the average queue wait time?

Depends on the day: 4-6 hrs (Sun), 6-8 hrs (Mon–Thu), 8-10 hrs (Fri–Sat).

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Best Time to Cross Zahony today

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23:00less queue
22:00less queue
Based on historical data.
Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day

Current Data

As of 05:52, at Zahony checkpoint there are 1 cargo transport waiting.

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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In online mode using a webcam at the border you can view queues at the checkpoint Zahony.

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Truck Traffic Bans

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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 trucks 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.

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: NAV (Tax & Customs), eQueue (eCherha)

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

Updated (local time, UTC+2)

At a glance

  • As of 05:52 the wait at Zahony is ≈2 hr 15 min. 1 vehicles are in the queue. Roughly 117 min to 2 hr 33 min.
  • Usually at this hour there are 2 vehicles in the queue here; right now it is quieter than usual.
  • Over the last 60 days the quietest day is Sunday, the quietest window is 22:00–24:00.