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As of 12:58 the wait at Malhowice is 49 min. 5 vehicles are in the queue. Roughly 43 min to 54 min.

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Queue at Malhowice — Nyzhankovychi

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49 min +99%
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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

LIVE5 cars (~49 min)Quieter than usual

As of 12:58 there are 5 cars in the queue, estimated wait ~49 min; usually at this hour: 10 cars (quieter than usual).

Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 21:00 — 10 cars (~43 min), Shortest queue 23:00 — 4 cars (~38 min) · Next hours: 14:00 — 10, 15:00 — 6, 16:00 — 7, 17:00 — 7, 18:00 — 5, 19:00 — 513:00 — 13 cars · Actual13Predicted · 14:00 — 10 carsNow · 14:00 — 5 cars · Wait time ~49 min5Now15:00 — 6 cars · Wait time ~44 min61516:00 — 7 cars · Wait time ~44 min71617:00 — 7 cars · Wait time ~43 min71718:00 — 5 cars · Wait time ~42 min51819:00 — 5 cars · Wait time ~41 min51920:00 — 6 cars · Wait time ~40 min2021:00 — 10 cars · Wait time ~43 min21
Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 21:00 — 10 cars (~43 min), Shortest queue 23:00 — 4 cars (~38 min) · Next hours: 14:00 — 10, 15:00 — 6, 16:00 — 7, 17:00 — 7, 18:00 — 5, 19:00 — 500:00 — 0 cars · Actual0001:00 — 0 cars · Actual02:00 — 0 cars · Actual03:00 — 0 cars · Actual0304:00 — 0 cars · Actual05:00 — 0 cars · Actual06:00 — 0 cars · Actual0607:00 — 0 cars · Actual08:00 — 0 cars · Actual09:00 — 0 cars · Actual0910:00 — 0 cars · Actual11:00 — 0 cars · Actual12:00 — 6 cars · Actual1213:00 — 13 cars · ActualPredicted · 14:00 — 10 carsNow · 14:00 — 5 cars · Wait time ~49 min5Now15:00 — 6 cars · Wait time ~44 min616:00 — 7 cars · Wait time ~44 min717:00 — 7 cars · Wait time ~43 min718:00 — 5 cars · Wait time ~42 min51819:00 — 5 cars · Wait time ~41 min520:00 — 6 cars · Wait time ~40 min21:00 — 10 cars · Wait time ~43 min2122:00 — 8 cars · Wait time ~41 min23:00 — 4 cars · Wait time ~38 min
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Now5 cars~49 minBetter to avoid
15:006 cars~44 minBetter to avoid
16:007 cars~44 minBetter to avoid
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18:005 cars~42 minRecommended times
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21:0010 cars~43 minPeak load
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Now5 cars~49 minBetter to avoid
15:006 cars~44 minBetter to avoid
16:007 cars~44 minBetter to avoid
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18:005 cars~42 minRecommended times
19:005 cars~41 min
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21:0010 cars~43 minPeak load
22:008 cars~41 min
23:004 cars~38 minShortest queue

Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 14:00, 15:00, 16:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 14:00, 18:00, 23:00.

ActualNowPredicted 10Cars

Today (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 21:00 — 10 cars (~43 min), Shortest queue 23:00 — 4 cars (~38 min) · Next hours: 14:00 — 10, 15:00 — 6, 16:00 — 7, 17:00 — 7, 18:00 — 5, 19:00 — 5

Queue Forecast Smart Forecast

Updated:

Forecast for Malhowice (passenger cars) — updated at 14:00, covering the rest of today.

• Midday today (14:00–17:00): ~45 min, moderate load.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~40 min, moderate load.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~40 min, moderate load.

Best time to cross: This evening (17:00–21:00).

Next update: today at 16:00.
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7-day queue forecastPeak load: Thu 17.09 — 26 cars (16:00) · Shortest queue: Mon 14.09 — 2 cars (02:00) · Today (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 21:00 — 10 cars (~43 min), Shortest queue 23:00 — 4 cars (~38 min) · Next hours: 14:00 — 10, 15:00 — 6, 16:00 — 7, 17:00 — 7, 18:00 — 5, 19:00 — 5Mon 14.09: 13 cars13Mon 14Tue 15.09: 25 cars25Tue 15Wed 16.09: 15 cars15Wed 16Thu 17.09: 26 cars26Thu 17Fri 18.09: 14 cars14Fri 18Sat 19.09: 24 cars24Sat 19Sun 20.09: 24 cars24Sun 20

Peak load: Thu 17.09 — 26 cars (16:00) · Shortest queue: Mon 14.09 — 2 cars (02:00) · Today (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 21:00 — 10 cars (~43 min), Shortest queue 23:00 — 4 cars (~38 min) · Next hours: 14:00 — 10, 15:00 — 6, 16:00 — 7, 17:00 — 7, 18:00 — 5, 19:00 — 5

Peak loadShortest queue
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Mon · 14.09.2026Peak load 11:00 · 13 cars   Shortest queue 02:00 · 2 cars
Mon 14.09: Peak load 11:00 — 13 cars; Shortest queue 02:00 — 2 cars00:00 — 70001:00 — 702:00 — 2203:00 — 20304:00 — 405:00 — 506:00 — 80607:00 — 308:00 — 609:00 — 50910:00 — 611:00 — 131312:00 — 51213:00 — 1114:00 — 1015:00 — 61516:00 — 717:00 — 718:00 — 51819:00 — 520:00 — 621:00 — 102122:00 — 823:00 — 4
Tue · 15.09.2026Peak load 16:00 · 25 cars   Shortest queue 02:00 · 3 cars
Tue 15.09: Peak load 16:00 — 25 cars; Shortest queue 02:00 — 3 cars00:00 — 50001:00 — 402:00 — 3303:00 — 30304:00 — 605:00 — 906:00 — 140607:00 — 408:00 — 909:00 — 90910:00 — 911:00 — 2012:00 — 91213:00 — 1614:00 — 1715:00 — 191516:00 — 252517:00 — 2218:00 — 171819:00 — 1620:00 — 1721:00 — 172122:00 — 1223:00 — 6
Wed · 16.09.2026Peak load 16:00 · 15 cars   Shortest queue 07:00 · 3 cars
Wed 16.09: Peak load 16:00 — 15 cars; Shortest queue 07:00 — 3 cars00:00 — 70001:00 — 702:00 — 403:00 — 20304:00 — 405:00 — 506:00 — 80607:00 — 3308:00 — 609:00 — 50910:00 — 611:00 — 1312:00 — 61213:00 — 1014:00 — 1115:00 — 121516:00 — 151517:00 — 1318:00 — 111819:00 — 1020:00 — 1021:00 — 102122:00 — 823:00 — 4
Thu · 17.09.2026Peak load 16:00 · 26 cars   Shortest queue 02:00 · 3 cars
Thu 17.09: Peak load 16:00 — 26 cars; Shortest queue 02:00 — 3 cars00:00 — 50001:00 — 402:00 — 3303:00 — 20304:00 — 305:00 — 606:00 — 80607:00 — 308:00 — 609:00 — 50910:00 — 611:00 — 1312:00 — 61213:00 — 1814:00 — 1615:00 — 191516:00 — 262617:00 — 2218:00 — 181819:00 — 1820:00 — 1721:00 — 192122:00 — 1323:00 — 6
Fri · 18.09.2026Peak load 16:00 · 14 cars   Shortest queue 07:00 · 3 cars
Fri 18.09: Peak load 16:00 — 14 cars; Shortest queue 07:00 — 3 cars00:00 — 80001:00 — 702:00 — 403:00 — 20304:00 — 405:00 — 506:00 — 80607:00 — 3308:00 — 509:00 — 50910:00 — 511:00 — 1212:00 — 51213:00 — 1014:00 — 915:00 — 111516:00 — 141417:00 — 1218:00 — 101819:00 — 1020:00 — 1021:00 — 102122:00 — 723:00 — 4
Sat · 19.09.2026Peak load 14:00 · 24 cars   Shortest queue 02:00 · 2 cars
Sat 19.09: Peak load 14:00 — 24 cars; Shortest queue 02:00 — 2 cars00:00 — 40001:00 — 402:00 — 2203:00 — 50304:00 — 1205:00 — 506:00 — 120607:00 — 508:00 — 1109:00 — 100910:00 — 1211:00 — 1412:00 — 101213:00 — 1814:00 — 242415:00 — 181516:00 — 2017:00 — 1618:00 — 161819:00 — 1820:00 — 1621:00 — 142122:00 — 923:00 — 4
Sun · 20.09.2026Peak load 14:00 · 24 cars   Shortest queue 02:00 · 2 cars
Sun 20.09: Peak load 14:00 — 24 cars; Shortest queue 02:00 — 2 cars00:00 — 70001:00 — 702:00 — 2203:00 — 50304:00 — 1205:00 — 506:00 — 120607:00 — 608:00 — 1109:00 — 100910:00 — 1211:00 — 1412:00 — 101213:00 — 1814:00 — 242415:00 — 191516:00 — 2017:00 — 1618:00 — 161819:00 — 1720:00 — 1621:00 — 132122:00 — 923:00 — 4

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

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

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

Best time
Tuesday, 05:00–08:00
~0 cars
Heaviest load
Sunday, 12:00–15:00
~25 cars
Quietest day
Tuesday
on average 1 cars
Busiest day
Sunday
on average 11 cars
Typical load by hour
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Weekdays (Mon–Fri): median 2 cars · weekend: 7 cars

Weekly picture: days × hours
Weekly picture: days × hours — Malhowice (Cars, PL → UA) (cars)
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Monday—1——40330201461410156890220
Tuesday———0—000—0010205214—0101
Wednesday———3450—2000000552554001
Thursday1———100——0004251034663500
Friday—83—45—31883281386512980——
Saturday4206023107710104101838101516104510
Sunday033429177410121020282120212520155010

Key takeaways

  • The quietest day is Tuesday: on average 1 cars in the queue.
  • The busiest day is Sunday: on average 11 cars in the queue.
  • The lightest traffic is usually on Tuesday between 05:00 and 08:00.
  • Peak load is on Sunday between 12:00 and 15:00 (up to 25 cars).

Calculated from 1 086 real measurements over the last 60 days.

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

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

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

Queues are usually shortest on Tuesday between 05:00 and 08:00. The worst time is Sunday between 12:00 and 15:00.

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

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 Malhowice - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday

During the period 13.09.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Malhowice - 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 0 to 17 cars. The lowest point was observed at 06:00 13.09.2026 — 0 cars. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 13.09.2026 — 17 cars.

Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles fluctuated significantly, with peaks up to 35 cars. The lowest point was observed at 17:00 13.09.2026 — 6 cars. The highest point was recorded at 15:00 13.09.2026 — 35 cars.

Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 0 to 6 cars. The lowest point was observed at 22:00 13.09.2026 — 0 cars. The highest point was recorded at 19:00 13.09.2026 — 6 cars.

Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 0 to 0 cars. The lowest point was observed at 00:00 13.09.2026 — 0 cars. The highest point was recorded at 00:00 13.09.2026 — 0 cars.

Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before

Recommendations

To avoid long queues at the Malhowice - 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 1:00 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 Malhowice - 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
49min
(5 cars)
Source: nakordoni.eu
Updated: 12:58
Official Data
0min
Source: granica.gov.pl
Updated: 09:59
Difference: +49min

Peak Hours

Travel Planning Malhowice By car

Best days: Wednesday–Thursday (7 cars, ~1.1-2.1 hrs).
Avoid: Sunday (26 cars).

Queue comparison by day of week

Day Cars Load Wait time
🟢 Mon1350%~1.8-2.8 hrs
🟢 Tue727%~1.1-2.1 hrs
🟢 Wed727%~1.1-2.1 hrs
🟢 Thu727%~1.1-2.1 hrs
🟢 Fri831%~1.2-2.2 hrs
🟡 Sat1973%~2.6-3.6 hrs
🔴 Sun26100%~3.4-4.4 hrs

Peak time: Monday 02:00 - 04:00 and 03:00 - 05:00.

Average wait time on Sunday: from 311 up to 311 min..

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which day is best to cross Malhowice by car?

Thursday or Wednesday — shortest queue (7 cars, ~1.1-2.1 hrs waiting).

When to avoid crossing at Malhowice?

Sunday — peak load (26 cars).

What is the average queue wait time?

Depends on the day: 1-3 hrs (Mon–Fri), 2-4 hrs (Sat), 3-5 hrs (Sun).

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Best Time to Cross Malhowice today

23:00↓24%−24%
14:00less queue
18:00less queue
Based on historical data.
Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day

Shorter queues at nearby crossings — Malhowice

0Zosyn−5 cars0Khrebenne−5 cars0Budomezh−5 cars
Here: 5 cars
Comparison based on current data — may change

Current Data

As of 12:58, at Malhowice checkpoint there are 5 cars waiting.

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

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

based on user experience

Updated 1 day ago

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

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

based on user experience

Updated 42 minutes ago

Does the EES system work at Malhowice border crossing?

EES Active

Yes, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is active at Malhowice 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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The webcam at this checkpoint has been switched off since 24.02.2022 due to the war

Heavy traffic 20 km/h

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

Heavy traffic 20 km/h
Nearby Road Incidents 5
Road works
Flag of Poland 21 km
Road works
Flag of Poland 21.3 km
Closure
Flag of Poland 24.1 km
Closure
Flag of Poland 24.7 km
Closure
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Malhowice: 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 Malhowice 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 Malhowice 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.

Malhowice or id_76?

As of 12:58: Malhowice — 5 vehicles in the queue (wait ~49 min), id_76 — 0 vehicles (~21 min). They are 0 km apart, ~0 min by road. Even after the drive, id_76 currently saves about 28 min.

Malhowice or id_84?

As of 12:58: Malhowice — 5 vehicles in the queue (wait ~49 min), id_84 — 0 vehicles (~11 min). They are 0 km apart, ~0 min by road. Even after the drive, id_84 currently saves about 38 min.

Malhowice or id_88?

As of 12:58: Malhowice — 5 vehicles in the queue (wait ~49 min), id_88 — 0 vehicles (~11 min). They are 0 km apart, ~0 min by road. Even after the drive, id_88 currently saves about 38 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 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: KAS (Polish 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 12:58 the wait at Malhowice is 49 min. 5 vehicles are in the queue. Roughly 43 min to 54 min.
  • Usually at this hour there are 10 vehicles in the queue here; right now it is quieter than usual.
  • Over the last 60 days the quietest day is Tuesday, the quietest window is 22:00–24:00.
  • Nearest alternative with a shorter queue: id_76 — 0 vehicles, 0 km, ~0 min drive.