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As of 05:30 the wait at Velyka Palad is 15 min.

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Queue at Velyka Palad — Nodyhodosh (pedestrian)

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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

LIVE0 pedestrians (~15 min)As usual

As of 05:30 there are 0 pedestrians in the queue, estimated wait ~15 min; usually at this hour: 0 pedestrians (as usual).

Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 07:00 — 0 pedestrians (~15 min), Shortest queue 07:00 — 0 pedestrians (~15 min) · Next hours: 07:00 — 0, 08:00 — 0, 09:00 — 0, 10:00 — 0, 11:00 — 0, 12:00 — 005:00 — 0 pedestrians · Actual0506:00 — 0 pedestrians · Actual06Predicted · 07:00 — 0 pedestriansNow · 07:00 — 0 pedestrians · Wait time ~15 min0Now08:00 — 0 pedestrians · Wait time ~15 min00809:00 — 0 pedestrians · Wait time ~15 min00910:00 — 0 pedestrians · Wait time ~15 min01011:00 — 0 pedestrians · Wait time ~15 min01112:00 — 0 pedestrians · Wait time ~15 min01213:00 — 0 pedestrians · Wait time ~15 min1314:00 — 0 pedestrians · Wait time ~15 min14
Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 07:00 — 0 pedestrians (~15 min), Shortest queue 07:00 — 0 pedestrians (~15 min) · Next hours: 07:00 — 0, 08:00 — 0, 09:00 — 0, 10:00 — 0, 11:00 — 0, 12:00 — 000:00 — 0 pedestrians · Actual0001:00 — 0 pedestrians · Actual02:00 — 0 pedestrians · Actual03:00 — 0 pedestrians · Actual0304:00 — 0 pedestrians · Actual05:00 — 0 pedestrians · Actual06:00 — 0 pedestrians · ActualPredicted · 07:00 — 0 pedestriansNow · 07:00 — 0 pedestrians · Wait time ~15 min0Now08:00 — 0 pedestrians · Wait time ~15 min009:00 — 0 pedestrians · Wait time ~15 min00910:00 — 0 pedestrians · Wait time ~15 min011:00 — 0 pedestrians · Wait time ~15 min012:00 — 0 pedestrians · Wait time ~15 min01213:00 — 0 pedestrians · Wait time ~15 min14:00 — 0 pedestrians · Wait time ~15 min15:00 — 0 pedestrians · Wait time ~15 min1516:00 — 0 pedestrians · Wait time ~15 min17:00 — 0 pedestrians · Wait time ~15 min18:00 — 0 pedestrians · Wait time ~15 min1819:00 — 0 pedestrians · Wait time ~15 min20:00 — 0 pedestrians · Wait time ~15 min21:00 — 0 pedestrians · Wait time ~15 min2122:00 — 0 pedestrians · Wait time ~15 min23:00 — 0 pedestrians · Wait time ~15 min
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Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 21:00, 22:00, 23:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 07:00, 09:00, 10:00.

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Today (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 07:00 — 0 pedestrians (~15 min), Shortest queue 07:00 — 0 pedestrians (~15 min) · Next hours: 07:00 — 0, 08:00 — 0, 09:00 — 0, 10:00 — 0, 11:00 — 0, 12:00 — 0

Queue Forecast Smart Forecast

Updated:

Forecast for Velyka Palad (pedestrians) — updated at 06:00, covering today.

• This morning (06:00–12:00): ~15 min, light traffic.
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~15 min, light traffic.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~15 min, light traffic.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~15 min, light traffic.

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

Next update: today at 08:00.
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7-day queue forecastPeak load: Mon 14.09 — 0 pedestrians (00:00) · Shortest queue: Mon 14.09 — 0 pedestrians (00:00) · Today (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 07:00 — 0 pedestrians (~15 min), Shortest queue 07:00 — 0 pedestrians (~15 min) · Next hours: 07:00 — 0, 08:00 — 0, 09:00 — 0, 10:00 — 0, 11:00 — 0, 12:00 — 0Mon 14.09: 0 pedestrians0Mon 14Tue 15.09: 0 pedestrians0Tue 15Wed 16.09: 0 pedestrians0Wed 16Thu 17.09: 0 pedestrians0Thu 17Fri 18.09: 0 pedestrians0Fri 18Sat 19.09: 0 pedestrians0Sat 19Sun 20.09: 0 pedestrians0Sun 20

Peak load: Mon 14.09 — 0 pedestrians (00:00) · Shortest queue: Mon 14.09 — 0 pedestrians (00:00) · Today (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 07:00 — 0 pedestrians (~15 min), Shortest queue 07:00 — 0 pedestrians (~15 min) · Next hours: 07:00 — 0, 08:00 — 0, 09:00 — 0, 10:00 — 0, 11:00 — 0, 12:00 — 0

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Mon · 14.09.2026Peak load 00:00 · 0 pedestrians   Shortest queue 00:00 · 0 pedestrians
Mon 14.09: Peak load 00:00 — 0 pedestrians; Shortest queue 00:00 — 0 pedestrians00:00 — 000001:00 — 002:00 — 003:00 — 00304:00 — 005:00 — 006:00 — 00607:00 — 008:00 — 009:00 — 00910:00 — 011:00 — 012:00 — 01213:00 — 014:00 — 015:00 — 01516:00 — 017:00 — 018:00 — 01819:00 — 020:00 — 021:00 — 02122:00 — 023:00 — 0
Tue · 15.09.2026Peak load 00:00 · 0 pedestrians   Shortest queue 00:00 · 0 pedestrians
Tue 15.09: Peak load 00:00 — 0 pedestrians; Shortest queue 00:00 — 0 pedestrians00:00 — 000001:00 — 002:00 — 003:00 — 00304:00 — 005:00 — 006:00 — 00607:00 — 008:00 — 009:00 — 00910:00 — 011:00 — 012:00 — 01213:00 — 014:00 — 015:00 — 01516:00 — 017:00 — 018:00 — 01819:00 — 020:00 — 021:00 — 02122:00 — 023:00 — 0
Wed · 16.09.2026Peak load 00:00 · 0 pedestrians   Shortest queue 00:00 · 0 pedestrians
Wed 16.09: Peak load 00:00 — 0 pedestrians; Shortest queue 00:00 — 0 pedestrians00:00 — 000001:00 — 002:00 — 003:00 — 00304:00 — 005:00 — 006:00 — 00607:00 — 008:00 — 009:00 — 00910:00 — 011:00 — 012:00 — 01213:00 — 014:00 — 015:00 — 01516:00 — 017:00 — 018:00 — 01819:00 — 020:00 — 021:00 — 02122:00 — 023:00 — 0
Thu · 17.09.2026Peak load 00:00 · 0 pedestrians   Shortest queue 00:00 · 0 pedestrians
Thu 17.09: Peak load 00:00 — 0 pedestrians; Shortest queue 00:00 — 0 pedestrians00:00 — 000001:00 — 002:00 — 003:00 — 00304:00 — 005:00 — 006:00 — 00607:00 — 008:00 — 009:00 — 00910:00 — 011:00 — 012:00 — 01213:00 — 014:00 — 015:00 — 01516:00 — 017:00 — 018:00 — 01819:00 — 020:00 — 021:00 — 02122:00 — 023:00 — 0
Fri · 18.09.2026Peak load 00:00 · 0 pedestrians   Shortest queue 00:00 · 0 pedestrians
Fri 18.09: Peak load 00:00 — 0 pedestrians; Shortest queue 00:00 — 0 pedestrians00:00 — 000001:00 — 002:00 — 003:00 — 00304:00 — 005:00 — 006:00 — 00607:00 — 008:00 — 009:00 — 00910:00 — 011:00 — 012:00 — 01213:00 — 014:00 — 015:00 — 01516:00 — 017:00 — 018:00 — 01819:00 — 020:00 — 021:00 — 02122:00 — 023:00 — 0
Sat · 19.09.2026Peak load 00:00 · 0 pedestrians   Shortest queue 00:00 · 0 pedestrians
Sat 19.09: Peak load 00:00 — 0 pedestrians; Shortest queue 00:00 — 0 pedestrians00:00 — 000001:00 — 002:00 — 003:00 — 00304:00 — 005:00 — 006:00 — 00607:00 — 008:00 — 009:00 — 00910:00 — 011:00 — 012:00 — 01213:00 — 014:00 — 015:00 — 01516:00 — 017:00 — 018:00 — 01819:00 — 020:00 — 021:00 — 02122:00 — 023:00 — 0
Sun · 20.09.2026Peak load 00:00 · 0 pedestrians   Shortest queue 00:00 · 0 pedestrians
Sun 20.09: Peak load 00:00 — 0 pedestrians; Shortest queue 00:00 — 0 pedestrians00:00 — 000001:00 — 002:00 — 003:00 — 00304:00 — 005:00 — 006:00 — 00607:00 — 008:00 — 009:00 — 00910:00 — 011:00 — 012:00 — 01213:00 — 014:00 — 015:00 — 01516:00 — 017:00 — 018:00 — 01819:00 — 020:00 — 021:00 — 02122:00 — 023:00 — 0

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 Velyka Palad - pedestrian checkpoint for Yesterday

During the period 13.09.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Velyka Palad - pedestrian checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded:

Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 0 to 0 pedestrians. The lowest point was observed at 09:00 13.09.2026 — 0 pedestrians. The highest point was recorded at 09:00 13.09.2026 — 0 pedestrians.

Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 0 to 0 pedestrians. The lowest point was observed at 12:00 13.09.2026 — 0 pedestrians. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 13.09.2026 — 0 pedestrians.

Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 0 to 0 pedestrians. The lowest point was observed at 18:00 13.09.2026 — 0 pedestrians. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 13.09.2026 — 0 pedestrians.

Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 0 to 0 pedestrians. The lowest point was observed at 00:00 13.09.2026 — 0 pedestrians. The highest point was recorded at 00:00 13.09.2026 — 0 pedestrians.

Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before

Recommendations

To avoid long queues at the Velyka Palad - pedestrian 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 5:00 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 - pedestrian 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
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Source: nakordoni.eu
Updated: 05:30
Official Data
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Source: State Border Guard of Ukraine
Updated: 05:30
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Best Time to Cross Velyka Palad today

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Shorter queues at nearby crossings — Velyka Palad

0Dzvinkove54 km · ≈72 min0Luzhanka30 km · ≈40 min
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Current Data

As of 05:30, there is no queue at Velyka Palad checkpoint.

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.
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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 pedestrians 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.

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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+3)

At a glance

  • As of 05:30 the wait at Velyka Palad is 15 min.
  • Usually at this hour there are 0 vehicles in the queue here; right now it is as usual.