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Queue at Uzhhorod — Vyshne-Nemetske (cargo transport)

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As of 05:30 the wait at Uzhhorod is ≈1310 hr 15 min. 652 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.

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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.

Sun · 27.09.2026

Actual 02:59655 trucks (~107 h 1 min)
Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Sun · 27.09.2026): Peak load 06:00 — 567 trucks (~1310 h 15 min), Shortest queue 11:00 — 515 trucks (~72 h 0 min) · Next hours: 06:00 — 567, 07:00 — 527, 08:00 — 518, 09:00 — 515, 10:00 — 515, 11:00 — 51523:00 — 673 trucks · ActualNow06:00 — 567 trucks · Wait time ~1310 h 15 min5670607:00 — 527 trucks · Wait time ~72 h 0 min5270708:00 — 518 trucks · Wait time ~72 h 0 min5180809:00 — 515 trucks · Wait time ~72 h 0 min5150910:00 — 515 trucks · Wait time ~72 h 0 min5151011:00 — 515 trucks · Wait time ~72 h 0 min51511
Now673 trucksBetter to avoid
06:00567 trucks~1310 h 15 minPeak load
07:00527 trucks~72 h 0 min
08:00518 trucks~72 h 0 min
09:00515 trucks~72 h 0 minRecommended times
10:00515 trucks~72 h 0 minRecommended times
11:00515 trucks~72 h 0 minShortest queue

Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 21:00, 22:00, 23:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00.

ActualTrucks

Today (Sun · 27.09.2026): Peak load 06:00 — 567 trucks (~1310 h 15 min), Shortest queue 11:00 — 515 trucks (~72 h 0 min) · Next hours: 06:00 — 567, 07:00 — 527, 08:00 — 518, 09:00 — 515, 10:00 — 515, 11:00 — 515

Queue Forecast Smart Forecast

Updated:

Forecast for Uzhhorod (trucks) — updated at 04:00, covering today.

• Tonight (04:00–06:00): ~12 h, very busy.
• This morning (06:00–12:00): ~278 h, very busy (peaks at ~1310 h around 11:00).
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~12 h, very busy.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~12 h, very busy.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~12 h, very busy.

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

Next update: today at 06:00.
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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

Best time
Saturday, 03:00–06:00
~2 trucks
Heaviest load
Tuesday, 15:00–20:00
~297 trucks
Quietest day
Saturday
on average 20 trucks
Busiest day
Tuesday
on average 289 trucks
Typical load by hour
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Weekdays (Mon–Fri): median 219 trucks · weekend: 4 trucks

Weekly picture: days × hours
Weekly picture: days × hours — Uzhhorod (Trucks, UA → SK) (trucks)
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Monday————————————————————————
Tuesday———————————————296297287292294288289280281
Wednesday281274268262254254——288282280279279271274276272264264264264268270269
Thursday267266253246249243218—219220214216217212214200213176190174183171168169
Friday16115714615114012839—9611296961009591878781706861555532
Saturday56077300——003451587—————————
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: 26.09.2026 · Analysis period: last 60 days · Europe/Kyiv

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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 Uzhhorod - cargo transport checkpoint for Yesterday

During the period 26.09.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Uzhhorod - cargo transport checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded:

Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 688 to 698 trucks. The lowest point was observed at 10:00 26.09.2026 — 688 trucks. The highest point was recorded at 06:00 26.09.2026 — 698 trucks.

Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
Queues stayed at a stable level without significant changes. The lowest point was observed at 18:00 26.09.2026 — 673 trucks. The highest point was recorded at 13:00 26.09.2026 — 696 trucks.

Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 673 to 679 trucks. The lowest point was observed at 18:00 26.09.2026 — 673 trucks. The highest point was recorded at 21:00 26.09.2026 — 679 trucks.

Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 698 to 716 trucks. The lowest point was observed at 06:00 26.09.2026 — 698 trucks. The highest point was recorded at 00:00 26.09.2026 — 716 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 18:00 and 23:00 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

Our Data
1310h 15min
(655 cars)
Source: nakordoni.eu
Updated: 02:59
Official Data
72h
(650 cars)
Source: State Border Guard of Ukraine
Updated: 05:39
Difference: +1238h 15min

Peak Hours

Travel Planning Uzhhorod By freight transport

Best days: Wednesday–Thursday (249 trucks, ~72-73 hrs).
Avoid: Saturday (469 trucks).

Queue comparison by day of week

Day Trucks Load Wait time
🟠 Mon38983%~72-73 hrs
🟡 Tue33271%~72-73 hrs
🟢 Wed27859%~72-73 hrs
🟢 Thu24953%~72-73 hrs
🟡 Fri33571%~72-73 hrs
🔴 Sat469100%~72-73 hrs
🔴 Sun45196%~72-73 hrs

Peak time: Sunday 02:00 - 04:00 and 01:00 - 03:00.

Average wait time on Sunday: from 4320 up to 4320 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 Uzhhorod by truck?

Thursday or Wednesday — shortest queue (249 trucks, ~72-73 hrs waiting).

When to avoid crossing at Uzhhorod?

Saturday — peak load (469 trucks).

What is the average queue wait time?

Depends on the day: 72-73 hrs (every day).

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Best Time to Cross Uzhhorod today

11:00↓24%−24%
09:00↓23%−23%
10:00↓23%−23%
Based on historical data.
Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day

Current Data

As of 05:30, at Uzhhorod checkpoint there are 652 cargo vehicles waiting.

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 42 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.

Learn more about EES

Information provided for trip planning only. Actual conditions may differ. Always check the latest data before departure.

No cameras available at this checkpoint

Truck Traffic Bans

Today (Sun)
🇸🇰 Slovakia00:00 - 22:00; 06:00 - 22:00Ban active
Sun, 04.10
🇸🇰 Slovakia00:00 - 22:00; 06:00 - 22:00
Full ban calendar → Truck Drivers Portal

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.

Uzhhorod: what this crossing is

Weekdays: about 1–2 hours. Evening peak (17:00–21:00): 2–4 hours. Weekends: 4–8 hours.

More about this crossing →

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 DPSU reports the number of vehicles it sees on its side, eCherha counts only registered trucks and buses, 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: MoI/Police — border, Financial Administration (Customs)

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

Updated (local time, UTC+3)

At a glance

  • As of 05:30 the wait at Uzhhorod is ≈1310 hr 15 min. 652 vehicles are in the queue.
  • Over the last 60 days the quietest day is Saturday, the quietest window is 06:00–08:00.