As of 11:23 the wait at Uzhhorod is ≈1240 hr 15 min. 620 vehicles are in the queue.
Updated (local time, UTC+3)For trucks at Ukrainian crossings the wait time is the estimated time until you are called from the electronic queue (eCherha), not time spent standing in a physical line.
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.
Fri · 25.09.2026
As of 11:23 there are 620 trucks in the queue, estimated wait ~1240 h 15 min; usually at this hour: 614 trucks (as usual).
Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 21:00, 22:00, 23:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 15:00, 16:00, 17:00.
ActualNowPredicted 614Trucks
Today (Fri · 25.09.2026): Peak load 12:00 — 613 trucks (~1240 h 15 min), Shortest queue 17:00 — 553 trucks (~72 h 0 min) · Next hours: 12:00 — 613, 13:00 — 598, 14:00 — 581, 15:00 — 569, 16:00 — 559, 17:00 — 553
Queue Forecast Smart Forecast
• This morning (11:00–12:00): ~12 h, very busy.
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~306 h, very busy (peaks at ~1240 h around 16:00).
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~72 h, very busy.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~12 h, very busy.
Best time to cross: This morning (11:00–12:00).
Next update: today at 12:00.
Estimated from historical patterns for this crossing. Actual queues vary.
When is the best time to cross at Uzhhorod — Trucks, UA → SK
Typical load by day of week and hour — averages from the last 60 days of real observations
Typical load by hour
Weekdays (Mon–Fri): median 219 trucks · weekend: 4 trucks
Weekly picture: days × hours
| on average | 00:00 | 01:00 | 02:00 | 03:00 | 04:00 | 05:00 | 06:00 | 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | 20:00 | 21:00 | 22:00 | 23:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tuesday | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 296 | 297 | 287 | 292 | 294 | 288 | 289 | 280 | 281 |
| Wednesday | 281 | 274 | 268 | 262 | 254 | 254 | — | — | 288 | 282 | 280 | 279 | 279 | 271 | 274 | 276 | 272 | 264 | 264 | 264 | 264 | 268 | 270 | 269 |
| Thursday | 267 | 266 | 253 | 246 | 249 | 243 | 218 | — | 219 | 220 | 214 | 216 | 217 | 212 | 214 | 200 | 213 | 176 | 190 | 174 | 183 | 171 | 168 | 169 |
| Friday | 161 | 157 | 146 | 151 | 140 | 128 | 39 | — | 96 | 112 | 96 | 96 | 100 | 95 | 91 | 87 | 87 | 81 | 70 | 68 | 61 | 55 | 55 | 32 |
| Saturday | 5 | 60 | 77 | 3 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 87 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sunday | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Key takeaways
- The quietest day is Saturday: on average 20 trucks in the queue.
- The busiest day is Tuesday: on average 289 trucks in the queue.
- The lightest traffic is usually on Saturday between 03:00 and 06:00.
- Peak load is on Tuesday between 15:00 and 20:00 (up to 297 trucks).
Calculated from 1 411 real measurements over the last 60 days.
Which day has the shortest queue at the Uzhhorod (Trucks, UA → SK) border crossing?
Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Saturday (20 trucks on average). The heaviest load is on Tuesday.
What time of day is best to cross the border at Uzhhorod (Trucks, UA → SK)?
Queues are usually shortest on Saturday between 03:00 and 06:00. The worst time is Tuesday between 15:00 and 20:00.
Data updated: 25.09.2026 · 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 Uzhhorod - cargo transport checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 24.09.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Uzhhorod - cargo transport checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded:
Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):
A steady increase in the number of vehicles was observed. The lowest point was observed at 07:00 24.09.2026 — 266 trucks. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 24.09.2026 — 321 trucks.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles fluctuated significantly, with peaks up to 531 trucks. The lowest point was observed at 12:00 24.09.2026 — 321 trucks. The highest point was recorded at 16:00 24.09.2026 — 531 trucks.
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
Queues stayed at a stable level without significant changes. The lowest point was observed at 19:00 24.09.2026 — 600 trucks. The highest point was recorded at 21:00 24.09.2026 — 620 trucks.
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
Queues stayed at a stable level without significant changes. The lowest point was observed at 06:00 24.09.2026 — 271 trucks. The highest point was recorded at 00:00 24.09.2026 — 318 trucks.
Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before
Recommendations
To avoid long queues at the Uzhhorod - 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 7:00 and 8:00 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 Uzhhorod - cargo transport 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
Peak Hours
Travel Planning Uzhhorod By freight transport
Best days:
Wednesday–Thursday (246 trucks,
~72-73 hrs).
Avoid:
Saturday (462 trucks).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Trucks | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟠 Mon | 389 | 84% | ~72-73 hrs |
| 🟡 Tue | 332 | 72% | ~72-73 hrs |
| 🟡 Wed | 278 | 60% | ~72-73 hrs |
| 🟢 Thu | 246 | 53% | ~72-73 hrs |
| 🟡 Fri | 324 | 70% | ~72-73 hrs |
| 🔴 Sat | 462 | 100% | ~72-73 hrs |
| 🔴 Sun | 450 | 97% | ~72-73 hrs |
Peak time: Friday 21:00 - 23:00 and 20:00 - 22:00.
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 Uzhhorod by truck?
Thursday or Wednesday — shortest queue (246 trucks, ~72-73 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Uzhhorod?
Saturday — peak load (462 trucks).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 72-73 hrs (every day).
Best Time to Cross Uzhhorod today
Current Data
How long is the wait in the border queue at Uzhhorod?
The queue wait time before the border ≈ 180 min (~3 hours)
based on user experience
Updated 40 days ago
Does the EES system work at Uzhhorod border crossing?
EES Inactive
Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Uzhhorod border crossing.
EES is a new EU automated system being gradually implemented at Schengen Area borders. Once activated, the system will record the date, time and place of border crossing, as well as travelers' biometric data.
No cameras available at this checkpoint
Truck Traffic Bans
Uzhhorod: Ukrainian border-guard shift change at the Ukrainian–Slovak border — when and how long to wait
Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side of Uzhhorod 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 Uzhhorod 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 Slovakia checkpoint the border-guard shift change happens at the same local times, but Slovakia 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.
Required Documents · green card · vehicle requirements · customs · vignette
Documents for Men 18-60 Years Old
Ukrainian men in this age group MUST HAVE one of these documents to cross the border:
One of these documents is MANDATORY:
- Military ID (issued by military commissariat)
- VLK Certificate (from military medical commission)
- Booking Certificate (from TCC)
- Exit Permit from TCC (for mobilized)
- Entry/Exit denied
- Return to Ukraine
- Possible deportation for repeated attempts
| Military ID | Military commissariat (1-2 weeks) |
| VLK Certificate | Military commissariat (1-3 days) |
| Booking Certificate | TCC of your region (1-5 days) |
| Exit Permit from TCC | TCC of your region (2-7 days) |
Don't travel to the border without one of these documents. Better to spend a few days getting the document.
Required Documents
Green Card Insurance: Activation Time
Green Card is mandatory vehicle insurance for all cars. Important to know:
Insurance purchased TODAY will only become active TOMORROW at 00:00.
This rule applies to all types of purchase:
- Online purchase (active tomorrow)
- Insurance company office (active tomorrow)
- Kiosk near the border (active tomorrow)
What to do?
- Buy Green Card 1-2 days before your trip online
- Use your existing policy (if not expired)
- NOT recommended: buying at border kiosk (too late)
Plan one day ahead! Without valid Green Card you cannot cross the border.
Buy Green Card online:
For trucks (TIR)
To cross the border at Krakovets-Korchova with a truck, you need:
Driver's documents:
- Passport
- Driving license of the appropriate category
- Registration in the "eCherha" system
Cargo documents:
- Bill of lading (CMR)
- Customs declarations and other documents depending on the type of transport
Licensing:
- License for international transport in paper form with a QR code
Customs Rules: What You Can Transport
ALLOWED (with limits)
- Up to 1 liter of spirits (40%+)
- Up to 2 liters of wine
- Up to 4 liters of beer
- Or proportional combination
Example: 0.5L vodka + 1L wine = within limits
- 200 cigarettes
- 100 cigarillos
- 50 cigars
- 250g tobacco
Package must be sealed!
- Dairy products: up to 2 kg (cheese OK)
- Meat/fish: up to 2 kg (canned OK, RAW NOT allowed)
- Fruits/vegetables: up to 2 kg
- Honey, jam: no limits
Meat from non-EU countries is PROHIBITED!
- Up to €10,000 — NO declaration needed
- Over €10,000 — MUST declare
- Clothing, shoes (reasonable amount)
- Cosmetics (for personal use)
- Electronics (one laptop, one phone)
- Medicine (with prescription)
PROHIBITED
- ANY weapon (even non-functional)
- Ammunition
- Knives with blade >12 cm
- ALL recreational drugs — STRICTLY PROHIBITED
- Prescription medicine — only with prescription
- Archaeological artifacts (without permits)
- Paintings, icons from old churches
- RAW meat
- Unpasteurized milk
- Eggs
Highway Vignette
Highway Vignette: Slovakia
Electronic vignette required for highway travel
Facilities
Checkpoint Characteristics and Equipment Uzhhorod
Transport Type: road crossing
Amenities:
Checkpoint Control Types:
Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Information not available
Total number of lanes: Slovakia: Information not available
Contacts & Map
Contacts and address of checkpoint Uzhhorod
Address: 224 Sobranetska Street, Uzhhorod, Zakarpattia, Ukraine, 88000 (вул. Собранецька 224, Ужгород, Закарпатська область, Україна, 88000)
Phone: +38 0312 64-96-26, +38 044 527-63-63
GPS Coordinates: 48.653606, 22.26571 Show on map
How to get there
by car:
from Kyiv via the M06 highway to Zhytomyr, from Zhytomyr via the N03 highway to Khmelnytskyi, from Khmelnytskyi via the E50 highway to Ternopil, from Ternopil via the E50 highway to Stryi, from Stryi via the E50 highway to Mukachevo, from Mukachevo via the E50 highway to Uzhhorod and further to the Uzhhorod checkpoint.
Nearest checkpoints
- Mali Selmentsi – 17.8 km
- Malyi Bereznii – 28 km
Emergency Contacts & Support
Uzhhorod: what this crossing is
Weekdays: about 1–2 hours. Evening peak (17:00–21:00): 2–4 hours. Weekends: 4–8 hours.
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.
At a glance
- As of 11:23 the wait at Uzhhorod is ≈1240 hr 15 min. 620 vehicles are in the queue.
- Over the last 60 days the quietest day is Saturday, the quietest window is 06:00–08:00.