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Queue at Mamalyha — Kriva (cargo transport)

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As of 21:31 the wait at Mamalyha is ≈72 hr. 48 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.

Air-raid alert near the Mamalyha crossingVinnytsia Oblast, ~98 km from the crossing — for 6 minDuring an alert, customs and border services at crossings in the affected oblast may be temporarily paused — the queue may not move until the all-clear.Data as of (Kyiv) · nakordoni.eu · up to 5 min delay, never a substitute for official air-raid warnings
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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.

Thu · 15.10.2026

LIVE48 trucks (~72 h 0 min)Quieter than usual

As of 21:14 there are 48 trucks in the queue, estimated wait ~72 h 0 min; usually at this hour: 63 trucks (quieter than usual).

Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Thu · 15.10.2026): Peak load 00:00 — 54 trucks (~72 h 0 min), Shortest queue 02:00 — 48 trucks (~72 h 0 min) · Next hours: 22:00 — 49, 23:00 — 52, 00:00 — 54, 01:00 — 52, 02:00 — 48, 03:00 — 44Predicted · 23:00 — 63 trucksNow · 23:00 — 48 trucks · Wait time ~72 h 0 min48Now22:00 — 49 trucks · Wait time ~72 h 0 min492223:00 — 52 trucks · Wait time ~72 h 0 min522300:00 — 54 trucks · Wait time ~72 h 0 min540001:00 — 52 trucks · Wait time ~72 h 0 min520102:00 — 48 trucks · Wait time ~72 h 0 min480203:00 — 44 trucks · Wait time ~72 h 0 min4403
Now48 trucks~72 h 0 minRecommended times
22:0049 trucks~72 h 0 minRecommended times
23:0052 trucks~72 h 0 minRecommended times
00:0054 trucks~72 h 0 minPeak load
01:0052 trucks~72 h 0 min
02:0048 trucks~72 h 0 minShortest queue
03:0044 trucks~72 h 0 min

Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 02:00, 22:00, 23:00.

ActualNowPredicted 63Trucks

Today (Thu · 15.10.2026): Peak load 00:00 — 54 trucks (~72 h 0 min), Shortest queue 02:00 — 48 trucks (~72 h 0 min) · Next hours: 22:00 — 49, 23:00 — 52, 00:00 — 54, 01:00 — 52, 02:00 — 48, 03:00 — 44

Queue Forecast Smart Forecast

Updated:

Forecast for Mamalyha (trucks) — updated at 20:00, covering through tomorrow noon.

• Tonight (21:00–06:00): ~72 h, very busy.
• Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00): ~12 h, very busy.

Best time to cross: Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00).

Next update: today at 22:00.
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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
Thursday, 20:00–23:00
~60 trucks
Quietest day
Sunday
on average 5 trucks
Busiest day
Thursday
on average 36 trucks
Typical load by hour
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Weekdays (Mon–Fri): median 20 trucks · weekend: 6 trucks

Weekly picture: days × hours
Weekly picture: days × hours — Mamalyha (Trucks, UA → MD) (trucks)
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Monday11844111—322268491082410162729
Tuesday3226241812102—75249128111516182220252729
Wednesday323127232119——13121110151616151819202733343742
Thursday444138322121——27281822202043285727603656654156
Friday524544392626——26211412141720222325272820211623
Saturday29282413141212—753489118811789575
Sunday6631100—01114755544611111410

Key takeaways

  • The quietest day is Sunday: on average 5 trucks in the queue.
  • The busiest day is Thursday: on average 36 trucks in the queue.
  • The lightest traffic is usually on Sunday between 04:00 and 07:00.
  • Peak load is on Thursday between 20:00 and 23:00 (up to 60 trucks).

Calculated from 5 353 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 (5 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 Thursday between 20:00 and 23:00.

Data updated: 15.10.2026 · 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 Mamalyha - cargo transport checkpoint for Yesterday

During the period 14.10.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Mamalyha - cargo transport checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded:

Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):
No data for Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00).

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):
No data for Night hours (00:00 - 06:00).

Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before

Recommendations

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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
72h
(48 cars)
Source: nakordoni.eu
Updated: 21:14
Official Data
72h
(48 cars)
Source: State Border Guard of Ukraine
Updated: 21:40
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Peak Hours

Travel Planning Mamalyha By freight transport

Best days: Saturday–Sunday (6 trucks, ~12.3-13.3 hrs).
Avoid: Thursday (17 trucks).

Queue comparison by day of week

Day Trucks Load Wait time
🟢 Mon953%~18.3-19.3 hrs
🟡 Tue1165%~22.3-23.3 hrs
🟠 Wed1588%~30.3-31.3 hrs
🔴 Thu17100%~34.3-35.3 hrs
🟢 Fri1059%~20.3-21.3 hrs
🟢 Sat635%~12.3-13.3 hrs
🟢 Sun635%~12.3-13.3 hrs

Peak time: Thursday 02:00 - 04:00 and 19:00 - 21:00.

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 (6 trucks, ~12.3-13.3 hrs waiting).

When to avoid crossing at Mamalyha?

Thursday 02:00-04:00 and 19:00-21:00 — peak load (17 trucks).

What is the average queue wait time?

Depends on the day: 12-14 hrs (Sat–Sun), 18-20 hrs (Mon), 20-22 hrs (Fri), 22-24 hrs (Tue), 30-32 hrs (Wed), 34-36 hrs (Thu).

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Best Time to Cross Mamalyha today

02:00less queue
22:00less queue
23:00less queue
Based on historical data.
Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day

Current Data

As of 21:31, at Mamalyha checkpoint there are 48 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.

More about this crossing →

By cargo transport via Mamalyha or id_362?

As of 21:31: Mamalyha — 48 trucks in the queue (wait ~72 hr), id_362 — 0 trucks (~15 min). They are 0 km apart, ~0 min by road. Even after the drive, id_362 currently saves about 71 hr 45 min.

By cargo transport via Mamalyha or id_359?

As of 21:31: Mamalyha — 48 trucks in the queue (wait ~72 hr), id_359 — 2 trucks (~4 hr 15 min). They are 0 km apart, ~0 min by road. Even after the drive, id_359 currently saves about 67 hr 45 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 21:31 the wait at Mamalyha is ≈72 hr. 48 vehicles are in the queue.
  • 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_362 — 0 vehicles, 0 km, ~0 min drive.