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Queue at Velyka Palad — Nodyhodosh

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As of 16:15 the wait at Velyka Palad is 35 min. 2 vehicles are in the queue.

Updated (local time, UTC+2)
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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 · 09.11.20269–15 November 2026

LIVE2 cars (~35 min)Much busier than usual

As of 16:15 there are 2 cars in the queue, estimated wait ~35 min; usually at this hour: 0 cars (much busier than usual).

Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Mon · 09.11.2026): Peak load 17:00 — 2 cars (~35 min), Shortest queue 20:00 — 0 cars (~15 min) · Next hours: 17:00 — 0, 18:00 — 1, 19:00 — 0, 20:00 — 0, 21:00 — 0, 22:00 — 016:00 — 2 cars · Actual16Predicted · 17:00 — 0 carsNow · 17:00 — 2 cars · Wait time ~35 min2Now18:00 — 1 car · Wait time ~35 min11819:00 — 0 cars · Wait time ~16 min01920:00 — 0 cars · Wait time ~15 min02021:00 — 0 cars · Wait time ~15 min02122:00 — 0 cars · Wait time ~15 min02223:00 — 0 cars · Wait time ~15 min23
Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Mon · 09.11.2026): Peak load 17:00 — 2 cars (~35 min), Shortest queue 20:00 — 0 cars (~15 min) · Next hours: 17:00 — 0, 18:00 — 1, 19:00 — 0, 20:00 — 0, 21:00 — 0, 22:00 — 000:00 — 1 car · Actual0001:00 — 2 cars · Actual02:00 — 2 cars · Actual03:00 — 2 cars · Actual0304:00 — 2 cars · Actual05:00 — 1 car · Actual06:00 — 1 car · Actual0607:00 — 2 cars · Actual08:00 — 2 cars · Actual09:00 — 2 cars · Actual0910:00 — 2 cars · Actual11:00 — 2 cars · Actual12:00 — 2 cars · Actual1213:00 — 2 cars · Actual14:00 — 2 cars · Actual15:00 — 2 cars · Actual1516:00 — 2 cars · ActualPredicted · 17:00 — 0 carsNow · 17:00 — 2 cars · Wait time ~35 min2Now18:00 — 1 car · Wait time ~35 min119:00 — 0 cars · Wait time ~16 min020:00 — 0 cars · Wait time ~15 min021:00 — 0 cars · Wait time ~15 min02122:00 — 0 cars · Wait time ~15 min023:00 — 0 cars · Wait time ~15 min
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Now2 cars~35 minPeak load
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21:000 cars~15 minRecommended times
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Now2 cars~35 minPeak load
18:001 car~35 min
19:000 cars~16 min
20:000 cars~15 minShortest queue
21:000 cars~15 minRecommended times
22:000 cars~15 minRecommended times
23:000 cars~15 min

Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 08:00, 09:00, 10:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 20:00, 21:00, 22:00.

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Today (Mon · 09.11.2026): Peak load 17:00 — 2 cars (~35 min), Shortest queue 20:00 — 0 cars (~15 min) · Next hours: 17:00 — 0, 18:00 — 1, 19:00 — 0, 20:00 — 0, 21:00 — 0, 22:00 — 0

Queue Forecast Smart Forecast

Updated:

Forecast for Velyka Palad (passenger cars) — updated at 16:00, covering through tomorrow noon.

• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~25 min, light traffic.
• Tonight (21:00–06:00): ~15 min, light traffic.
• Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00): ~25 min, light traffic.

Best time to cross: Tonight (21:00–06:00).

Next update: today at 18:00.
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7-day queue forecastPeak load: Sat 14.11 — 8 cars (09:00) · Shortest queue: Tue 10.11 — 0 cars (00:00) · Today (Mon · 09.11.2026): Peak load 17:00 — 2 cars (~35 min), Shortest queue 20:00 — 0 cars (~15 min) · Next hours: 17:00 — 0, 18:00 — 1, 19:00 — 0, 20:00 — 0, 21:00 — 0, 22:00 — 0Mon 9.11: 6 cars6Mon 9Tue 10.11: 4 cars4Tue 10Wed 11.11: 4 cars4Wed 11Thu 12.11: 4 cars4Thu 12Fri 13.11: 4 cars4Fri 13Sat 14.11: 8 cars8Sat 14Sun 15.11: 8 cars8Sun 15

Peak load: Sat 14.11 — 8 cars (09:00) · Shortest queue: Tue 10.11 — 0 cars (00:00) · Today (Mon · 09.11.2026): Peak load 17:00 — 2 cars (~35 min), Shortest queue 20:00 — 0 cars (~15 min) · Next hours: 17:00 — 0, 18:00 — 1, 19:00 — 0, 20:00 — 0, 21:00 — 0, 22:00 — 0

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Mon · 09.11.2026Peak load 15:00 · 6 cars   Shortest queue 00:00 · 0 cars
Mon 9.11: Peak load 15:00 — 6 cars; Shortest queue 00:00 — 0 cars00:00 — 000001:00 — 002:00 — 003:00 — 00304:00 — 105:00 — 106:00 — 10607:00 — 108:00 — 109:00 — 20910:00 — 111:00 — 012:00 — 01213:00 — 114:00 — 315:00 — 661516:00 — 117:00 — 018:00 — 11819:00 — 020:00 — 021:00 — 02122:00 — 023:00 — 0
Tue · 10.11.2026Peak load 15:00 · 4 cars   Shortest queue 00:00 · 0 cars
Tue 10.11: Peak load 15:00 — 4 cars; Shortest queue 00:00 — 0 cars00:00 — 000001:00 — 002:00 — 003:00 — 00304:00 — 105:00 — 106:00 — 10607:00 — 108:00 — 109:00 — 20910:00 — 111:00 — 012:00 — 01213:00 — 114:00 — 315:00 — 441516:00 — 317:00 — 118:00 — 01819:00 — 020:00 — 021:00 — 02122:00 — 023:00 — 0
Wed · 11.11.2026Peak load 15:00 · 4 cars   Shortest queue 00:00 · 0 cars
Wed 11.11: Peak load 15:00 — 4 cars; Shortest queue 00:00 — 0 cars00:00 — 000001:00 — 002:00 — 003:00 — 00304:00 — 105:00 — 106:00 — 10607:00 — 108:00 — 109:00 — 20910:00 — 111:00 — 012:00 — 01213:00 — 114:00 — 315:00 — 441516:00 — 317:00 — 118:00 — 01819:00 — 020:00 — 021:00 — 02122:00 — 023:00 — 0
Thu · 12.11.2026Peak load 15:00 · 4 cars   Shortest queue 00:00 · 0 cars
Thu 12.11: Peak load 15:00 — 4 cars; Shortest queue 00:00 — 0 cars00:00 — 000001:00 — 002:00 — 003:00 — 00304:00 — 105:00 — 106:00 — 10607:00 — 108:00 — 109:00 — 20910:00 — 111:00 — 012:00 — 01213:00 — 114:00 — 315:00 — 441516:00 — 317:00 — 118:00 — 01819:00 — 020:00 — 021:00 — 02122:00 — 023:00 — 0
Fri · 13.11.2026Peak load 15:00 · 4 cars   Shortest queue 00:00 · 0 cars
Fri 13.11: Peak load 15:00 — 4 cars; Shortest queue 00:00 — 0 cars00:00 — 000001:00 — 002:00 — 003:00 — 00304:00 — 105:00 — 106:00 — 10607:00 — 108:00 — 109:00 — 20910:00 — 111:00 — 012:00 — 01213:00 — 114:00 — 315:00 — 441516:00 — 317:00 — 118:00 — 01819:00 — 020:00 — 021:00 — 02122:00 — 023:00 — 0
Sat · 14.11.2026Peak load 09:00 · 8 cars   Shortest queue 00:00 · 0 cars
Sat 14.11: Peak load 09:00 — 8 cars; Shortest queue 00:00 — 0 cars00:00 — 000001:00 — 002:00 — 003:00 — 00304:00 — 005:00 — 106:00 — 10607:00 — 308:00 — 709:00 — 880910:00 — 511:00 — 112:00 — 01213:00 — 114:00 — 415:00 — 51516:00 — 417:00 — 118:00 — 01819:00 — 020:00 — 021:00 — 02122:00 — 023:00 — 0
Sun · 15.11.2026Peak load 09:00 · 8 cars   Shortest queue 00:00 · 0 cars
Sun 15.11: Peak load 09:00 — 8 cars; Shortest queue 00:00 — 0 cars00:00 — 000001:00 — 002:00 — 003:00 — 00304:00 — 005:00 — 106:00 — 10607:00 — 308:00 — 709:00 — 880910:00 — 511:00 — 112:00 — 01213:00 — 114:00 — 415:00 — 51516:00 — 417:00 — 118:00 — 01819:00 — 020:00 — 021:00 — 02122:00 — 023:00 — 0

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

When is the best time to cross at Velyka Palad — Cars, UA → HU

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

Best time
Monday, 02:00–04:00
~0 cars
Heaviest load
Wednesday, 07:00–09:00
~0 cars
Quietest day
Monday
on average 0 cars
Busiest day
Monday
on average 0 cars
Typical load by hour
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Weekdays (Mon–Fri): median 0 cars · weekend: 0 cars

Weekly picture: days × hours
Weekly picture: days × hours — Velyka Palad (Cars, UA → HU) (cars)
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Monday0—00———00———0——0——0——0——
Tuesday0——0———00———0——0——0——0—0
Wednesday0——0———00———0——0——0——0——
Thursday0——0———00———0——0——0——0—0
Friday0——0————0———0——0——0——0—0
Saturday0—0—————0———0——0——0——0—0
Sunday0——0———00———0——0——0——0—0

Key takeaways

  • The quietest day is Monday: on average 0 cars in the queue.
  • The busiest day is Monday: on average 0 cars in the queue.
  • The lightest traffic is usually on Monday between 02:00 and 04:00.
  • Peak load is on Wednesday between 07:00 and 09:00 (up to 0 cars).

Calculated from 310 real measurements over the last 60 days.

Which day has the shortest queue at the Velyka Palad (Cars, UA → HU) border crossing?

Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Monday (0 cars on average). The heaviest load is on Monday.

What time of day is best to cross the border at Velyka Palad (Cars, UA → HU)?

Queues are usually shortest on Monday between 02:00 and 04:00. The worst time is Wednesday between 07:00 and 09:00.

Data updated: 09.11.2026 · 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 Velyka Palad - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday

During the period 08.11.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Velyka Palad - 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 2 to 2 cars. The lowest point was observed at 08:00 08.11.2026 — 2 cars. The highest point was recorded at 08:00 08.11.2026 — 2 cars.

Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 2 to 2 cars. The lowest point was observed at 13:00 08.11.2026 — 2 cars. The highest point was recorded at 13:00 08.11.2026 — 2 cars.

Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 2 cars. The lowest point was observed at 21:00 08.11.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 20:00 08.11.2026 — 2 cars.

Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 2 to 2 cars. The lowest point was observed at 01:00 08.11.2026 — 2 cars. The highest point was recorded at 01:00 08.11.2026 — 2 cars.

Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before

Recommendations

To avoid long queues at the Velyka Palad - 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 1:00 and 21:00 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 Velyka Palad - 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 Velyka Palad By car

Best days: Wednesday, Friday (4 cars, ~0.9-1.9 hrs).
Avoid: Thursday (13 cars).

Queue comparison by day of week

Day Cars Load Wait time
🟢 Mon754%~1.4-2.4 hrs
🟡 Tue862%~1.6-2.6 hrs
🟢 Wed431%~0.9-1.9 hrs
🔴 Thu13100%~2.4-3.4 hrs
🟢 Fri538%~1.1-2.1 hrs
🔴 Sat1292%~2.3-3.3 hrs
🟡 Sun862%~1.6-2.6 hrs

Peak time: Monday 08:00 - 10:00 and 07:00 - 09:00.

Average wait time on Sunday: from 25 up to 215 min..

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which day is best to cross Velyka Palad by car?

Wednesday or Friday — shortest queue (4 cars, ~0.9-1.9 hrs waiting).

When to avoid crossing at Velyka Palad?

Thursday — peak load (13 cars).

What is the average queue wait time?

Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (Wed), 1-3 hrs (Mon–Tue, Fri, Sun), 2-4 hrs (Thu, Sat).

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Best Time to Cross Velyka Palad today

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Based on historical data.
Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day

Current Data

As of 16:15, at Velyka Palad checkpoint there are 2 cars waiting.

How long does it take to cross the border at Velyka Palad?

According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 35 min (~35 minutes)

based on user experience

Updated 77 days ago

Does the EES system work at Velyka Palad border crossing?

EES Active

Yes, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is active at Velyka Palad border crossing. EES is an EU automated system for registering entry and exit of third-country nationals crossing the external borders of the Schengen Area.

The system records the date, time and place of border crossing, as well as biometric data (fingerprints and facial photo).

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

Velyka Palad: Ukrainian border-guard shift change at the Ukrainian–Hungarian border — when and how long to wait

Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side of Velyka Palad 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 Velyka Palad 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 Hungary checkpoint the border-guard shift change happens at the same local times, but Hungary 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.

Velyka Palad: what this crossing is

Route: Vynohradiv — Velyka Palad — Nodyhodosh (HU). About 18 km (~20 min) from Vynohradiv; 4 km from Nodyhodosh on the Hungarian side. Opening hours: 07:00–19:00 daily.

More about this crossing →

By passenger car via Velyka Palad or id_33?

As of 16:15: Velyka Palad — 2 cars in the queue (wait ~35 min), id_33 — 0 cars (~15 min). They are 0 km apart, ~0 min by road. Even after the drive, id_33 currently saves about 20 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: eQueue (eCherha), Police / Border Control, NAV (Tax & Customs)

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

Updated (local time, UTC+2)

At a glance

  • As of 16:15 the wait at Velyka Palad is 35 min. 2 vehicles are in the queue.
  • Usually at this hour there are 0 vehicles in the queue here; right now it is much busier than usual.
  • Over the last 60 days the quietest day is Monday, the quietest window is 00:00–02:00.
  • Nearest alternative with a shorter queue: id_33 — 0 vehicles, 0 km, ~0 min drive.