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As of 07:28 the wait at Mamalyha is ≈8 hr 15 min. 4 vehicles are in the queue. Roughly 7 hr 3 min to 9 hr 27 min.

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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Queue at Mamalyha — Kriva (cargo transport)

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≈8 hr 15 min -27%
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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

LIVE4 trucks (~8 h 15 min)Quieter than usual

As of 07:14 there are 4 trucks in the queue, estimated wait ~8 h 15 min; usually at this hour: 6 trucks (quieter than usual).

Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 23:00 — 19 trucks (~37 h 15 min), Shortest queue 15:00 — 5 trucks (~9 h 27 min) · Next hours: 08:00 — 6, 09:00 — 6, 10:00 — 6, 11:00 — 7, 12:00 — 10, 13:00 — 1207:00 — 4 trucks · Actual07Predicted · 08:00 — 6 trucksNow · 08:00 — 4 trucks · Wait time ~8 h 15 min4Now09:00 — 6 trucks · Wait time ~8 h 15 min60910:00 — 6 trucks · Wait time ~12 h 3 min61011:00 — 7 trucks · Wait time ~15 h 3 min71112:00 — 10 trucks · Wait time ~20 h 39 min101213:00 — 12 trucks · Wait time ~24 h 51 min121314:00 — 6 trucks · Wait time ~12 h 39 min1415:00 — 5 trucks · Wait time ~9 h 27 min15
Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 23:00 — 19 trucks (~37 h 15 min), Shortest queue 15:00 — 5 trucks (~9 h 27 min) · Next hours: 08:00 — 6, 09:00 — 6, 10:00 — 6, 11:00 — 7, 12:00 — 10, 13:00 — 1200:00 — 23 trucks · Actual0001:00 — 20 trucks · Actual02:00 — 15 trucks · Actual03:00 — 14 trucks · Actual0304:00 — 13 trucks · Actual05:00 — 11 trucks · Actual06:00 — 11 trucks · Actual0607:00 — 4 trucks · ActualPredicted · 08:00 — 6 trucksNow · 08:00 — 4 trucks · Wait time ~8 h 15 min4Now09:00 — 6 trucks · Wait time ~8 h 15 min610:00 — 6 trucks · Wait time ~12 h 3 min611:00 — 7 trucks · Wait time ~15 h 3 min712:00 — 10 trucks · Wait time ~20 h 39 min101213:00 — 12 trucks · Wait time ~24 h 51 min1214:00 — 6 trucks · Wait time ~12 h 39 min15:00 — 5 trucks · Wait time ~9 h 27 min1516:00 — 8 trucks · Wait time ~15 h 39 min17:00 — 8 trucks · Wait time ~15 h 39 min18:00 — 8 trucks · Wait time ~15 h 39 min1819:00 — 11 trucks · Wait time ~21 h 51 min20:00 — 12 trucks · Wait time ~24 h 51 min21:00 — 17 trucks · Wait time ~34 h 15 min2122:00 — 17 trucks · Wait time ~34 h 15 min23:00 — 19 trucks · Wait time ~37 h 15 min
07:004 trucks
Now4 trucks~8 h 15 min
09:006 trucks~8 h 15 min
10:006 trucks~12 h 3 minRecommended times
11:007 trucks~15 h 3 min
12:0010 trucks~20 h 39 min
13:0012 trucks~24 h 51 min
14:006 trucks~12 h 39 minRecommended times
15:005 trucks~9 h 27 minShortest queue
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01:0020 trucks
02:0015 trucks
03:0014 trucks
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07:004 trucks
Now4 trucks~8 h 15 min
09:006 trucks~8 h 15 min
10:006 trucks~12 h 3 minRecommended times
11:007 trucks~15 h 3 min
12:0010 trucks~20 h 39 min
13:0012 trucks~24 h 51 min
14:006 trucks~12 h 39 minRecommended times
15:005 trucks~9 h 27 minShortest queue
16:008 trucks~15 h 39 min
17:008 trucks~15 h 39 min
18:008 trucks~15 h 39 min
19:0011 trucks~21 h 51 min
20:0012 trucks~24 h 51 min
21:0017 trucks~34 h 15 minBetter to avoid
22:0017 trucks~34 h 15 minBetter to avoid
23:0019 trucks~37 h 15 minPeak load

Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 21:00, 22:00, 23:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 10:00, 14:00, 15:00.

ActualNowPredicted 6Trucks

Today (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 23:00 — 19 trucks (~37 h 15 min), Shortest queue 15:00 — 5 trucks (~9 h 27 min) · Next hours: 08:00 — 6, 09:00 — 6, 10:00 — 6, 11:00 — 7, 12:00 — 10, 13:00 — 12

Queue Forecast Smart Forecast

Updated:

Forecast for Mamalyha (trucks) — updated at 08:00, covering today.

• This morning (08:00–12:00): ~11 h, very busy (peaks at ~15 h around 11:00).
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~17 h, very busy (peaks at ~25 h around 16:00).
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~20 h, very busy.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~35 h, very busy.

Best time to cross: This morning (08:00–12:00).

Next update: today at 10:00.
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7-day queue forecastPeak load: Tue 15.09 — 30 trucks (23:00) · Shortest queue: Sun 20.09 — 1 truck (05:00) · Today (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 23:00 — 19 trucks (~37 h 15 min), Shortest queue 15:00 — 5 trucks (~9 h 27 min) · Next hours: 08:00 — 6, 09:00 — 6, 10:00 — 6, 11:00 — 7, 12:00 — 10, 13:00 — 12Mon 14.09: 19 trucks19Mon 14Tue 15.09: 30 trucks30Tue 15Wed 16.09: 27 trucks27Wed 16Thu 17.09: 18 trucks18Thu 17Fri 18.09: 18 trucks18Fri 18Sat 19.09: 16 trucks16Sat 19Sun 20.09: 8 trucks8Sun 20

Peak load: Tue 15.09 — 30 trucks (23:00) · Shortest queue: Sun 20.09 — 1 truck (05:00) · Today (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 23:00 — 19 trucks (~37 h 15 min), Shortest queue 15:00 — 5 trucks (~9 h 27 min) · Next hours: 08:00 — 6, 09:00 — 6, 10:00 — 6, 11:00 — 7, 12:00 — 10, 13:00 — 12

Peak loadShortest queue
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Mon · 14.09.2026Peak load 23:00 · 19 trucks   Shortest queue 02:00 · 2 trucks
Mon 14.09: Peak load 23:00 — 19 trucks; Shortest queue 02:00 — 2 trucks00:00 — 30001:00 — 302:00 — 2203:00 — 100304:00 — 605:00 — 406:00 — 20607:00 — 208:00 — 609:00 — 60910:00 — 611:00 — 712:00 — 101213:00 — 1214:00 — 615:00 — 51516:00 — 817:00 — 818:00 — 81819:00 — 1120:00 — 1221:00 — 172122:00 — 1723:00 — 1919
Tue · 15.09.2026Peak load 23:00 · 30 trucks   Shortest queue 06:00 · 3 trucks
Tue 15.09: Peak load 23:00 — 30 trucks; Shortest queue 06:00 — 3 trucks00:00 — 170001:00 — 1202:00 — 1103:00 — 120304:00 — 705:00 — 506:00 — 330607:00 — 308:00 — 509:00 — 50910:00 — 311:00 — 512:00 — 121213:00 — 1014:00 — 1015:00 — 71516:00 — 1217:00 — 1218:00 — 121819:00 — 1720:00 — 2021:00 — 272122:00 — 2723:00 — 3030
Wed · 16.09.2026Peak load 00:00 · 27 trucks   Shortest queue 06:00 · 2 trucks
Wed 16.09: Peak load 00:00 — 27 trucks; Shortest queue 06:00 — 2 trucks00:00 — 27270001:00 — 2002:00 — 1703:00 — 80304:00 — 505:00 — 306:00 — 220607:00 — 208:00 — 309:00 — 30910:00 — 211:00 — 312:00 — 81213:00 — 614:00 — 615:00 — 51516:00 — 817:00 — 818:00 — 81819:00 — 1120:00 — 1221:00 — 172122:00 — 1723:00 — 18
Thu · 17.09.2026Peak load 23:00 · 18 trucks   Shortest queue 06:00 · 2 trucks
Thu 17.09: Peak load 23:00 — 18 trucks; Shortest queue 06:00 — 2 trucks00:00 — 170001:00 — 1202:00 — 1103:00 — 80304:00 — 505:00 — 306:00 — 220607:00 — 208:00 — 309:00 — 30910:00 — 211:00 — 312:00 — 81213:00 — 614:00 — 615:00 — 51516:00 — 817:00 — 818:00 — 81819:00 — 1120:00 — 1221:00 — 172122:00 — 1723:00 — 1818
Fri · 18.09.2026Peak load 23:00 · 18 trucks   Shortest queue 06:00 · 2 trucks
Fri 18.09: Peak load 23:00 — 18 trucks; Shortest queue 06:00 — 2 trucks00:00 — 170001:00 — 1202:00 — 1103:00 — 70304:00 — 405:00 — 306:00 — 220607:00 — 208:00 — 309:00 — 30910:00 — 211:00 — 312:00 — 71213:00 — 614:00 — 615:00 — 41516:00 — 717:00 — 718:00 — 71819:00 — 1020:00 — 1221:00 — 162122:00 — 1623:00 — 1818
Sat · 19.09.2026Peak load 00:00 · 16 trucks   Shortest queue 05:00 · 1 truck
Sat 19.09: Peak load 00:00 — 16 trucks; Shortest queue 05:00 — 1 truck00:00 — 16160001:00 — 1202:00 — 1003:00 — 50304:00 — 305:00 — 1106:00 — 20607:00 — 308:00 — 309:00 — 20910:00 — 211:00 — 312:00 — 51213:00 — 314:00 — 315:00 — 31516:00 — 517:00 — 618:00 — 61819:00 — 620:00 — 821:00 — 62122:00 — 623:00 — 3
Sun · 20.09.2026Peak load 20:00 · 8 trucks   Shortest queue 05:00 · 1 truck
Sun 20.09: Peak load 20:00 — 8 trucks; Shortest queue 05:00 — 1 truck00:00 — 30001:00 — 302:00 — 203:00 — 50304:00 — 305:00 — 1106:00 — 20607:00 — 308:00 — 309:00 — 20910:00 — 211:00 — 312:00 — 51213:00 — 314:00 — 315:00 — 31516:00 — 517:00 — 618:00 — 61819:00 — 620:00 — 8821:00 — 62122:00 — 623:00 — 3

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

When is the best time to cross at Mamalyha — Trucks, UA → MD

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

Best time
Sunday, 04:00–07:00
~1 trucks
Heaviest load
Wednesday, 22:00–24:00
~24 trucks
Quietest day
Sunday
on average 3 trucks
Busiest day
Thursday
on average 11 trucks
Typical load by hour
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Weekdays (Mon–Fri): median 6 trucks · weekend: 3 trucks

Weekly picture: days × hours
Weekly picture: days × hours — Mamalyha (Trucks, UA → MD) (trucks)
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Monday8532111—1111212354235101419
Tuesday1713127532—32235442665667811
Wednesday161415121075—103361046834569172425
Thursday25221715134——843596657108816181920
Friday232518131663—531154456255871013
Saturday81035411—3112444433245433
Sunday3111100—10013123242469118

Key takeaways

  • The quietest day is Sunday: on average 3 trucks in the queue.
  • The busiest day is Thursday: on average 11 trucks in the queue.
  • The lightest traffic is usually on Sunday between 04:00 and 07:00.
  • Peak load is on Wednesday between 22:00 and 24:00 (up to 24 trucks).

Calculated from 5 817 real measurements over the last 60 days.

Which day has the shortest queue at the Mamalyha (Trucks, UA → MD) border crossing?

Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Sunday (3 trucks on average). The heaviest load is on Thursday.

What time of day is best to cross the border at Mamalyha (Trucks, UA → MD)?

Queues are usually shortest on Sunday between 04:00 and 07:00. The worst time is Wednesday between 22:00 and 24:00.

Data updated: 14.09.2026 · 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 Mamalyha - cargo transport checkpoint for Yesterday

During the period 13.09.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Mamalyha - 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 2 to 2 trucks. The lowest point was observed at 06:00 13.09.2026 — 2 trucks. The highest point was recorded at 06:00 13.09.2026 — 2 trucks.

Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
No data for Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00).

Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
No data for Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00).

Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 2 trucks. The lowest point was observed at 00:00 13.09.2026 — 1 truck. The highest point was recorded at 01:00 13.09.2026 — 2 trucks.

Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before

Recommendations

To avoid long queues at the Mamalyha - 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 :00 and 2:00 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 Mamalyha - 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
8h 15min
(4 cars)
Source: nakordoni.eu
Updated: 07:14
Official Data
8h 15min
(4 cars)
Source: State Border Guard of Ukraine
Updated: 07:59
Data matches

Peak Hours

Travel Planning Mamalyha By freight transport

Best days: Saturday–Sunday (5 trucks, ~10.3-11.3 hrs).
Avoid: Thursday (12 trucks).

Queue comparison by day of week

Day Trucks Load Wait time
🟡 Mon867%~16.3-17.3 hrs
🟡 Tue867%~16.3-17.3 hrs
🔴 Wed1192%~22.3-23.3 hrs
🔴 Thu12100%~24.3-25.3 hrs
🟡 Fri867%~16.3-17.3 hrs
🟢 Sat542%~10.3-11.3 hrs
🟢 Sun542%~10.3-11.3 hrs

Peak time: Monday 19:00 - 21:00 and 20:00 - 22:00.

Average wait time on Sunday: from 375 up to 4320 min..

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which day is best to cross Mamalyha by truck?

Saturday or Sunday — shortest queue (5 trucks, ~10.3-11.3 hrs waiting).

When to avoid crossing at Mamalyha?

Thursday — peak load (12 trucks).

What is the average queue wait time?

Depends on the day: 10-12 hrs (Sat–Sun), 16-18 hrs (Mon–Tue, Fri), 22-24 hrs (Wed), 24-26 hrs (Thu).

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Best Time to Cross Mamalyha today

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Shorter queues at nearby crossings — Mamalyha

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Current Data

As of 07:28, at Mamalyha checkpoint there are 4 cargo vehicles waiting.
Information provided for trip planning only. Actual conditions may differ. Always check the latest data before departure.
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Mamalyha: 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 Mamalyha 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 Mamalyha 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).

Mamalyha: what this crossing is

Cars, minibuses and buses pass quickly. Trucks up to 7.5 t only; oversized and special vehicles require permits. Pedestrians and cyclists are allowed — one of the most convenient points for crossing on foot or by bike.

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Mamalyha or id_355?

As of 07:28: Mamalyha — 4 vehicles in the queue (wait ~8 hr 15 min), id_355 — 0 vehicles (~15 min). They are 0 km apart, ~0 min by road. Even after the drive, id_355 currently saves about 8 hr.

Mamalyha or id_362?

As of 07:28: Mamalyha — 4 vehicles in the queue (wait ~8 hr 15 min), id_362 — 2 vehicles (~3 hr 11 min). They are 0 km apart, ~0 min by road. Even after the drive, id_362 currently saves about 5 hr 4 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 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: Moldovan Border Police, Moldovan Customs Service

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

Updated (local time, UTC+3)

At a glance

  • As of 07:28 the wait at Mamalyha is ≈8 hr 15 min. 4 vehicles are in the queue. Roughly 7 hr 3 min to 9 hr 27 min.
  • Usually at this hour there are 6 vehicles in the queue here; right now it is quieter than usual.
  • Over the last 60 days the quietest day is Sunday, the quietest window is 06:00–08:00.
  • Nearest alternative with a shorter queue: id_355 — 0 vehicles, 0 km, ~0 min drive.