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
Sun · 13.09.202613–19 September 2026
As of 19:26 there are 3 cars in the queue, estimated wait ~41 min; usually at this hour: 3 cars (busier than usual).
Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 07:00, 10:00, 11:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 00:00, 01:00, 23:00.
ActualNowPredicted 3Cars
Today (Sun · 13.09.2026): Peak load 20:00 — 3 cars (~41 min), Shortest queue 01:00 — 1 car (~40 min) · Next hours: 20:00 — 3, 21:00 — 2, 22:00 — 2, 23:00 — 2, 00:00 — 1, 01:00 — 1
Queue Forecast Smart Forecast
• This evening (20:00–21:00): ~40 min, moderate load.
• Tonight (21:00–06:00): ~40 min, moderate load.
• Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00): ~125 min, very busy.
Best time to cross: This evening (20:00–21:00).
Next update: today at 22:00.
Peak load: Tue 15.09 — 24 cars (18:00) · Shortest queue: Sat 19.09 — 1 car (04:00) · Today (Sun · 13.09.2026): Peak load 20:00 — 3 cars (~41 min), Shortest queue 01:00 — 1 car (~40 min) · Next hours: 20:00 — 3, 21:00 — 2, 22:00 — 2, 23:00 — 2, 00:00 — 1, 01:00 — 1
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 Dzhurzhuleshty - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 12.09.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Dzhurzhuleshty - 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 3 to 10 cars. The lowest point was observed at 08:00 12.09.2026 — 3 cars. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 12.09.2026 — 10 cars.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 10 to 10 cars. The lowest point was observed at 12:00 12.09.2026 — 10 cars. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 12.09.2026 — 10 cars.
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
No data for Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00).
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
No data for Night hours (00:00 - 06:00).
Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before
Recommendations
To avoid long queues at the Dzhurzhuleshty - 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 8:00 and 12:00 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 Dzhurzhuleshty - passenger car checkpoint to make your crossing fast and convenient. Pay special attention to these hours to avoid peak times and reduce waiting times.
Peak Hours
Travel Planning Dzhurzhuleshty By car
Best days:
Tuesday, Thursday (7 cars,
~1.3-2.3 hrs).
Avoid:
Saturday (173 cars).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Cars | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Mon | 9 | 5% | ~1.6-2.6 hrs |
| 🟢 Tue | 9 | 5% | ~1.6-2.6 hrs |
| 🟢 Wed | 20 | 12% | ~3.2-4.2 hrs |
| 🟢 Thu | 7 | 4% | ~1.3-2.3 hrs |
| 🟢 Fri | 10 | 6% | ~1.7-2.7 hrs |
| 🔴 Sat | 173 | 100% | ~24-25 hrs |
| 🟢 Sun | 10 | 6% | ~1.7-2.7 hrs |
Peak time: Sunday 08:00 - 10:00 and 11:00 - 13:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 86 up to 374 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Thursday or Tuesday, when the queue is shortest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which day is best to cross Dzhurzhuleshty by car?
Thursday or Tuesday — shortest queue (7 cars, ~1.3-2.3 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Dzhurzhuleshty?
Saturday — peak load (173 cars).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 1-3 hrs (Mon–Tue, Thu–Fri, Sun), 3-5 hrs (Wed), 24-25 hrs (Sat).
Best Time to Cross Dzhurzhuleshty today
Shorter queues at nearby crossings — Dzhurzhuleshty
Current Data
How long does it take to cross the border at Dzhurzhuleshty?
According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 10 min (~10 minutes)
based on user experience
Updated 8 days ago
How long is the wait in the border queue at Dzhurzhuleshty?
The queue wait time before the border ≈ 28 min (~28 minutes)
based on user experience
Updated 9 hours 12 minutes ago
No cameras available at this checkpoint
Light traffic 10 km/h
Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de.
Dzhurzhuleshty: Ukrainian border-guard shift change at the Ukrainian–Moldovan border — when and how long to wait
Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side of Dzhurzhuleshty 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 Dzhurzhuleshty 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 Moldova 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).
Required Documents · green card · vehicle requirements · customs · vignette
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.
For passenger cars
To ensure a quick inspection at the Krakovets-Korchova border crossing point in a passenger car, make sure you have the necessary set of documents.
Driver's documents:
- Biometric passport
- International driving license
- Medical insurance
Vehicle documents:
- Vehicle registration certificate (technical passport)
- Mandatory insurance policy Green Card
Equipment:
- First aid kit, fire extinguisher, warning triangle, and reflective vest
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
Facilities
Checkpoint Characteristics and Equipment Dzhurzhuleshty
Transport Type: road crossing
Amenities:
Checkpoint Control Types:
Total number of lanes: Moldova: Information not available
Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Information not available
Contacts & Map
Contacts and address of checkpoint Dzhurzhuleshty
Address: Moldova, Border Crossing Dzhurzhuleshty
GPS Coordinates: 45.48163, 28.22678 Show on map
How to get there
Dzhurzhuleshty border crossing is located on the border between Moldova and Ukraine.
Nearest checkpoints
- Cișmichioi – 11 km
- Vulcănești – 32 km
- Myrne – 38.9 km
- Basarabeasca – 109.6 km
- Basarabeasca – 110.7 km
Emergency Contacts & Support
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 19:26 the wait at Dzhurzhuleshty is 41 min. 3 vehicles are in the queue.
- Usually at this hour there are 3 vehicles in the queue here; right now it is busier than usual.
- Nearest alternative with a shorter queue: Kriva — 0 vehicles, 333 km, ~333 min drive.