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As of 05:19 the wait at Giurgiulesti is 19 min. 1 vehicles are in the queue.

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Queue at Giurgiulesti — Galati

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Forecast for next 6 hours

Forecast is based on historical data and current trends. Day of week, time of day, and seasonality are taken into account.

Mon · 14.09.2026

LIVE1 car (~19 min)Much quieter than usual

As of 05:19 there are 1 car in the queue, estimated wait ~19 min; usually at this hour: 4 cars (much quieter than usual).

Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 11:00 — 2 cars (~29 min), Shortest queue 07:00 — 1 car (~19 min) · Next hours: 07:00 — 1, 08:00 — 1, 09:00 — 2, 10:00 — 2, 11:00 — 2, 12:00 — 2Predicted · 21:00 — 4 carsNow · 21:00 — 1 car · Wait time ~19 min1Now07:00 — 1 car · Wait time ~19 min10708:00 — 1 car · Wait time ~21 min10809:00 — 2 cars · Wait time ~25 min20910:00 — 2 cars · Wait time ~28 min21011:00 — 2 cars · Wait time ~29 min21112:00 — 2 cars · Wait time ~29 min212
Now1 car~19 min
07:001 car~19 minShortest queue
08:001 car~21 min
09:002 cars~25 minRecommended times
10:002 cars~28 minRecommended times
11:002 cars~29 minPeak load
12:002 cars~29 min

Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 18:00, 19:00, 20:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 07:00, 09:00, 10:00.

ActualNowPredicted 4Cars

Today (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 11:00 — 2 cars (~29 min), Shortest queue 07:00 — 1 car (~19 min) · Next hours: 07:00 — 1, 08:00 — 1, 09:00 — 2, 10:00 — 2, 11:00 — 2, 12:00 — 2

Queue Forecast Smart Forecast

Updated:

Forecast for Giurgiulesti (passenger cars) — updated at 06:00, covering today.

• This morning (06:00–12:00): ~25 min, light traffic.
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~30 min, light traffic.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~35 min, moderate load.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~25 min, light traffic.

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

Next update: today at 08:00.
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Estimated from historical patterns for this crossing. Actual queues vary.

When is the best time to cross at Giurgiulesti — Cars, MD → RO

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

Best time
Monday, 05:00–08:00
~1 cars
Heaviest load
Tuesday, 17:00–19:00
~5 cars
Quietest day
Wednesday
on average 2 cars
Busiest day
Tuesday
on average 3 cars
Typical load by hour
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Weekdays (Mon–Fri): median 2 cars · weekend: 3 cars

Weekly picture: days × hours
Weekly picture: days × hours — Giurgiulesti (Cars, MD → RO) (cars)
on average00:0001:0002:0003:0004:0005:0006:0007:0008:0009:0010:0011:0012:0013:0014:0015:0016:0017:0018:0019:0020:0021:0022:0023:00
Monday323121112243334443324322
Tuesday223122213433234444534232
Wednesday131111322522433433213223
Thursday221222213234234443124222
Friday212212111124444433444223
Saturday333213223232244354244211
Sunday212212242433443244244332

Key takeaways

  • The quietest day is Wednesday: on average 2 cars in the queue.
  • The busiest day is Tuesday: on average 3 cars in the queue.
  • The lightest traffic is usually on Monday between 05:00 and 08:00.
  • Peak load is on Tuesday between 17:00 and 19:00 (up to 5 cars).

Calculated from 1 201 real measurements over the last 60 days.

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

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

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

Queues are usually shortest on Monday between 05:00 and 08:00. The worst time is Tuesday between 17:00 and 19:00.

Data updated: 14.09.2026 · 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 Giurgiulesti - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday

During the period 13.09.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Giurgiulesti - passenger car checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded:

Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):
No data for Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00).

Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 2 cars. The lowest point was observed at 15:00 13.09.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 13.09.2026 — 2 cars.

Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 2 to 4 cars. The lowest point was observed at 18:00 13.09.2026 — 2 cars. The highest point was recorded at 21:00 13.09.2026 — 4 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 02:00 13.09.2026 — 2 cars. The highest point was recorded at 02:00 13.09.2026 — 2 cars.

Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before

Recommendations

To avoid long queues at the Giurgiulesti - 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 2:00 and 15:00 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 Giurgiulesti - 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
19min
(1 cars)
Source: nakordoni.eu
Updated: 05:19
Official Data
1h 26min
(10 cars)
Source: politiadefrontiera.ro
Updated: 06:08
Difference: -1h 7min

Peak Hours

Travel Planning Giurgiulesti By car

Best days: Wednesday, Sunday (3 cars, ~0.6-1.6 hrs).
Avoid: Saturday (3 cars).

Queue comparison by day of week

Day Cars Load Wait time
🔴 Mon3100%~0.6-1.6 hrs
🔴 Tue3100%~0.6-1.6 hrs
🔴 Wed3100%~0.6-1.6 hrs
🔴 Thu3100%~0.6-1.6 hrs
🔴 Fri3100%~0.6-1.6 hrs
🔴 Sat3100%~0.6-1.6 hrs
🔴 Sun3100%~0.6-1.6 hrs

Peak time: Monday 13:00 - 15:00 and 14:00 - 16:00.

Average wait time on Sunday: from 19 up to 94 min..

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which day is best to cross Giurgiulesti by car?

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

When to avoid crossing at Giurgiulesti?

Saturday — peak load (3 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 Giurgiulesti today

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Shorter queues at nearby crossings — Giurgiulesti

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Current Data

As of 05:19, at Giurgiulesti checkpoint there are 1 car waiting.

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

According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 90 min (~1 hour 30 minutes)

based on user experience

Updated 17 days ago

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

The queue wait time before the border ≈ 8 min (~8 minutes)

based on user experience

Updated 16 days ago

Does the EES system work at Giurgiulesti border crossing?

EES Active

Yes, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is active at Giurgiulesti 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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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: Moldovan Customs Service, Romanian Border Police, Romanian Customs

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

Updated (local time, UTC+3)

At a glance

  • As of 05:19 the wait at Giurgiulesti is 19 min. 1 vehicles are in the queue.
  • Over the last 60 days the quietest day is Wednesday, the quietest window is 04:00–06:00.