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Queue at Siret — Porubne (cargo transport)

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≈2 hr 15 min
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As of 11:28 the wait at Siret is ≈2 hr 15 min. 1 vehicles are in the queue. Roughly 117 min to 2 hr 33 min.

Updated (local time, UTC+3)
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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.

Fri · 25.09.2026

Actual 09:211 truck (~2 h 15 min)
Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Fri · 25.09.2026): Peak load 17:00 — 9 trucks (~17 h 27 min), Shortest queue 13:00 — 0 trucks (~27 min) · Next hours: 12:00 — 0, 13:00 — 0, 14:00 — 1, 15:00 — 3, 16:00 — 6, 17:00 — 923:00 — 1 truck · ActualNow12:00 — 0 trucks · Wait time ~2 h 15 min01213:00 — 0 trucks · Wait time ~27 min01314:00 — 1 truck · Wait time ~1 h 27 min11415:00 — 3 trucks · Wait time ~6 h 3 min31516:00 — 6 trucks · Wait time ~12 h 51 min61617:00 — 9 trucks · Wait time ~17 h 27 min917
Now1 truck
12:000 trucks~2 h 15 minRecommended times
13:000 trucks~27 minShortest queue
14:001 truck~1 h 27 minRecommended times
15:003 trucks~6 h 3 min
16:006 trucks~12 h 51 minBetter to avoid
17:009 trucks~17 h 27 minPeak load

Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 16:00, 17:00, 18:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 12:00, 13:00, 14:00.

ActualTrucks

Today (Fri · 25.09.2026): Peak load 17:00 — 9 trucks (~17 h 27 min), Shortest queue 13:00 — 0 trucks (~27 min) · Next hours: 12:00 — 0, 13:00 — 0, 14:00 — 1, 15:00 — 3, 16:00 — 6, 17:00 — 9

Queue Forecast Smart Forecast

Updated:

Forecast for Siret (trucks) — updated at 10:00, covering the rest of today.

• This morning (10:00–12:00): ~15 min, light traffic.
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~4 h 30 min, moderate load (peaks at ~13 h around 16:00).
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~17 h, very busy.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~55 min, light traffic (peaks at ~140 min around 23:00).

Best time to cross: This morning (10:00–12:00).

Next update: today at 12:00.
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Estimated from historical patterns for this crossing. Actual queues vary.

Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison

Detailed statistics for today and yesterday

Border Queue Analysis at the Siret - cargo transport checkpoint for Yesterday

During the period 24.09.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Siret - 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 07:00 24.09.2026 — 1 truck. The highest point was recorded at 07:00 24.09.2026 — 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 13:00 24.09.2026 — 1 truck. The highest point was recorded at 13:00 24.09.2026 — 1 truck.

Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 1 truck. The lowest point was observed at 19:00 24.09.2026 — 1 truck. The highest point was recorded at 19:00 24.09.2026 — 1 truck.

Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 1 truck. The lowest point was observed at 01:00 24.09.2026 — 1 truck. The highest point was recorded at 01:00 24.09.2026 — 1 truck.

Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before

Recommendations

To avoid long queues at the Siret - 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 1:00 and 3:00 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 Siret - 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
2h 15min
(1 cars)
Source: nakordoni.eu
Updated: 09:21
Official Data
72h
(120 cars)
Source: politiadefrontiera.ro
Updated: 11:28
Difference: -69h 45min

Peak Hours

Travel Planning Siret By freight transport

Best days: Friday–Saturday (2 trucks, ~4.3-5.3 hrs).
Avoid: Sunday (13 trucks).

Queue comparison by day of week

Day Trucks Load Wait time
🟠 Thu1077%~20.3-21.3 hrs
🟢 Fri754%~14.3-15.3 hrs
🟢 Sat215%~4.3-5.3 hrs
🔴 Sun13100%~26.3-27.3 hrs

Peak time: Friday 21:00 - 23:00.

Average wait time on Sunday: from 855 up to 855 min..

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which day is best to cross Siret by truck?

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

When to avoid crossing at Siret?

Sunday — peak load (13 trucks).

What is the average queue wait time?

Depends on the day: 4-6 hrs (Sat), 14-16 hrs (Fri), 20-22 hrs (Thu), 26-28 hrs (Sun).

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Best Time to Cross Siret today

13:00↓90%−90%
12:00↓60%−60%
14:00↓40%−40%
Based on historical data.
Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day

Current Data

As of 11:28, at Siret checkpoint there are 1 cargo transport waiting.

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

According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 20 min (~20 minutes)

based on user experience

Updated 12 days ago

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

The queue wait time before the border ≈ 10 min (~10 minutes)

based on user experience

Updated 82 days ago

Does the EES system work at Siret border crossing?

EES Inactive

Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Siret 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.

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Siret: Ukrainian border-guard shift change at the Ukrainian–Romanian border — when and how long to wait

Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side of Siret 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 Siret 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.

The neighboring Romania checkpoint is in the same time zone as Ukraine (Kyiv time), so its shift change falls at roughly the same 08:00 and 20:00. Because both sides change at the same time, the slowdown is concentrated in narrow windows — about 08:00–08:30 in the morning and 20:00–20:30 in the evening (Kyiv time).

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: Romanian Customs, eQueue (eCherha)

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

Updated (local time, UTC+3)