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As of 12:00 the wait at Porubne is ≈2 hr 15 min. 20 vehicles are in the queue.

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Queue at Porubne — Siret

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≈2 hr 15 min
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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

Tue · 08.09.20268–14 September 2026

Actual 09:0020 cars (~2 h 5 min)
Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Tue · 08.09.2026): Peak load 18:00 — 30 cars (~1 h 45 min), Shortest queue 22:00 — 3 cars (~58 min) · Next hours: 12:00 — 13, 13:00 — 26, 14:00 — 15, 15:00 — 9, 16:00 — 16, 17:00 — 1409:00 — 20 cars · Actual0910:00 — 20 cars · Actual1011:00 — 20 cars · Actual1112:00 — 13 cars · Wait time ~2 h 15 min13Now13:00 — 26 cars · Wait time ~1 h 45 min261314:00 — 15 cars · Wait time ~1 h 45 min151415:00 — 9 cars · Wait time ~4 h 9 min91516:00 — 16 cars · Wait time ~1 h 45 min161617:00 — 14 cars · Wait time ~1 h 45 min141718:00 — 30 cars · Wait time ~1 h 45 min1819:00 — 19 cars · Wait time ~1 h 55 min19
Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Tue · 08.09.2026): Peak load 18:00 — 30 cars (~1 h 45 min), Shortest queue 22:00 — 3 cars (~58 min) · Next hours: 12:00 — 13, 13:00 — 26, 14:00 — 15, 15:00 — 9, 16:00 — 16, 17:00 — 1400:00 — 0 cars · Actual0001:00 — 0 cars · Actual02:00 — 0 cars · Actual03:00 — 0 cars · Actual0304:00 — 0 cars · Actual05:00 — 0 cars · Actual06:00 — 5 cars · Actual0607:00 — 10 cars · Actual08:00 — 15 cars · Actual09:00 — 20 cars · Actual0910:00 — 20 cars · Actual11:00 — 20 cars · Actual12:00 — 13 cars · Wait time ~2 h 15 min13Now13:00 — 26 cars · Wait time ~1 h 45 min2614:00 — 15 cars · Wait time ~1 h 45 min1515:00 — 9 cars · Wait time ~4 h 9 min91516:00 — 16 cars · Wait time ~1 h 45 min1617:00 — 14 cars · Wait time ~1 h 45 min1418:00 — 30 cars · Wait time ~1 h 45 min1819:00 — 19 cars · Wait time ~1 h 55 min20:00 — 7 cars · Wait time ~1 h 12 min21:00 — 11 cars · Wait time ~1 h 24 min2122:00 — 3 cars · Wait time ~58 min23:00 — 5 cars · Wait time ~1 h 6 min
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Now13 cars~2 h 15 min
13:0026 cars~1 h 45 min
14:0015 cars~1 h 45 minBetter to avoid
15:009 cars~4 h 9 min
16:0016 cars~1 h 45 min
17:0014 cars~1 h 45 min
18:0030 cars~1 h 45 minPeak load
19:0019 cars~1 h 55 minBetter to avoid
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Now13 cars~2 h 15 min
13:0026 cars~1 h 45 min
14:0015 cars~1 h 45 minBetter to avoid
15:009 cars~4 h 9 min
16:0016 cars~1 h 45 min
17:0014 cars~1 h 45 min
18:0030 cars~1 h 45 minPeak load
19:0019 cars~1 h 55 minBetter to avoid
20:007 cars~1 h 12 minRecommended times
21:0011 cars~1 h 24 min
22:003 cars~58 minShortest queue
23:005 cars~1 h 6 minRecommended times

Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 14:00, 18:00, 19:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 20:00, 22:00, 23:00.

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Today (Tue · 08.09.2026): Peak load 18:00 — 30 cars (~1 h 45 min), Shortest queue 22:00 — 3 cars (~58 min) · Next hours: 12:00 — 13, 13:00 — 26, 14:00 — 15, 15:00 — 9, 16:00 — 16, 17:00 — 14

Queue Forecast Smart Forecast

Updated:

Forecast for Porubne (passenger cars) — updated at 12:00, covering the rest of today.

• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~140 min, very busy (peaks at ~4 h 15 min around 14:00).
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~100 min, busy.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~70 min, busy.

Best time to cross: Late tonight (21:00–00:00).

Next update: today at 14:00.
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7-day queue forecastPeak load: Mon 14.09 — 46 cars (18:00) · Shortest queue: Tue 8.09 — 0 cars (02:00) · Today (Tue · 08.09.2026): Peak load 18:00 — 30 cars (~1 h 45 min), Shortest queue 22:00 — 3 cars (~58 min) · Next hours: 12:00 — 13, 13:00 — 26, 14:00 — 15, 15:00 — 9, 16:00 — 16, 17:00 — 14Tue 8.09: 30 cars30Tue 8Wed 9.09: 35 cars35Wed 9Thu 10.09: 36 cars36Thu 10Fri 11.09: 32 cars32Fri 11Sat 12.09: 32 cars32Sat 12Sun 13.09: 32 cars32Sun 13Mon 14.09: 46 cars46Mon 14

Peak load: Mon 14.09 — 46 cars (18:00) · Shortest queue: Tue 8.09 — 0 cars (02:00) · Today (Tue · 08.09.2026): Peak load 18:00 — 30 cars (~1 h 45 min), Shortest queue 22:00 — 3 cars (~58 min) · Next hours: 12:00 — 13, 13:00 — 26, 14:00 — 15, 15:00 — 9, 16:00 — 16, 17:00 — 14

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Tue · 08.09.2026Peak load 18:00 · 30 cars   Shortest queue 02:00 · 0 cars
Tue 8.09: Peak load 18:00 — 30 cars; Shortest queue 02:00 — 0 cars00:00 — 50001:00 — 1302:00 — 0003:00 — 00304:00 — 905:00 — 1206:00 — 80607:00 — 908:00 — 609:00 — 40910:00 — 1211:00 — 1312:00 — 131213:00 — 2614:00 — 1515:00 — 91516:00 — 1617:00 — 1418:00 — 30301819:00 — 1920:00 — 721:00 — 112122:00 — 323:00 — 5
Wed · 09.09.2026Peak load 18:00 · 35 cars   Shortest queue 02:00 · 0 cars
Wed 9.09: Peak load 18:00 — 35 cars; Shortest queue 02:00 — 0 cars00:00 — 30001:00 — 1002:00 — 0003:00 — 00304:00 — 905:00 — 1206:00 — 80607:00 — 908:00 — 609:00 — 40910:00 — 1211:00 — 1312:00 — 131213:00 — 1914:00 — 1415:00 — 81516:00 — 1317:00 — 1718:00 — 35351819:00 — 1920:00 — 721:00 — 112122:00 — 323:00 — 5
Thu · 10.09.2026Peak load 18:00 · 36 cars   Shortest queue 02:00 · 0 cars
Thu 10.09: Peak load 18:00 — 36 cars; Shortest queue 02:00 — 0 cars00:00 — 30001:00 — 1002:00 — 0003:00 — 00304:00 — 905:00 — 1206:00 — 80607:00 — 908:00 — 609:00 — 40910:00 — 1211:00 — 1312:00 — 131213:00 — 1914:00 — 1515:00 — 91516:00 — 1417:00 — 1818:00 — 36361819:00 — 2120:00 — 821:00 — 122122:00 — 323:00 — 7
Fri · 11.09.2026Peak load 18:00 · 32 cars   Shortest queue 02:00 · 0 cars
Fri 11.09: Peak load 18:00 — 32 cars; Shortest queue 02:00 — 0 cars00:00 — 120001:00 — 1002:00 — 0003:00 — 00304:00 — 905:00 — 1006:00 — 80607:00 — 908:00 — 1109:00 — 40910:00 — 1211:00 — 1212:00 — 121213:00 — 1814:00 — 1315:00 — 81516:00 — 1317:00 — 1618:00 — 32321819:00 — 1920:00 — 821:00 — 102122:00 — 323:00 — 6
Sat · 12.09.2026Peak load 18:00 · 32 cars   Shortest queue 02:00 · 0 cars
Sat 12.09: Peak load 18:00 — 32 cars; Shortest queue 02:00 — 0 cars00:00 — 30001:00 — 902:00 — 0003:00 — 00304:00 — 905:00 — 606:00 — 110607:00 — 908:00 — 2509:00 — 120910:00 — 811:00 — 1112:00 — 111213:00 — 1414:00 — 1215:00 — 141516:00 — 2117:00 — 1518:00 — 32321819:00 — 620:00 — 821:00 — 92122:00 — 623:00 — 11
Sun · 13.09.2026Peak load 18:00 · 32 cars   Shortest queue 00:00 · 0 cars
Sun 13.09: Peak load 18:00 — 32 cars; Shortest queue 00:00 — 0 cars00:00 — 000001:00 — 602:00 — 003:00 — 00304:00 — 905:00 — 606:00 — 110607:00 — 808:00 — 2309:00 — 120910:00 — 811:00 — 1112:00 — 111213:00 — 1414:00 — 1315:00 — 141516:00 — 2117:00 — 1518:00 — 32321819:00 — 620:00 — 821:00 — 92122:00 — 623:00 — 10
Mon · 14.09.2026Peak load 18:00 · 46 cars   Shortest queue 00:00 · 0 cars
Mon 14.09: Peak load 18:00 — 46 cars; Shortest queue 00:00 — 0 cars00:00 — 000001:00 — 602:00 — 003:00 — 00304:00 — 1205:00 — 1406:00 — 110607:00 — 1108:00 — 809:00 — 50910:00 — 1511:00 — 1712:00 — 171213:00 — 2414:00 — 1915:00 — 111516:00 — 1717:00 — 2218:00 — 46461819:00 — 2520:00 — 1021:00 — 142122:00 — 423:00 — 7

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

When is the best time to cross at Porubne — Cars, UA → RO

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

Best time
Monday, 02:00–04:00
~1 cars
Heaviest load
Thursday, 18:00–20:00
~28 cars
Quietest day
Monday
on average 7 cars
Busiest day
Wednesday
on average 11 cars
Typical load by hour
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Weekly picture: days × hours
Weekly picture: days × hours — Porubne (Cars, UA → RO) (cars)
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Monday10330——1638001015103115403—120—5
Tuesday0——0—8——0—18104—1510—161010510——
Wednesday5——0————015—91311—142030155—10——
Thursday1510—0——4—0—20105101510—10154011006
Friday1——134—65017151518335818109—11159—
Saturday6——0—31450203108471024513811010—
Sunday10——013956015126152313124201591010—14

Key takeaways

  • The quietest day is Monday: on average 7 cars in the queue.
  • The busiest day is Wednesday: on average 11 cars in the queue.
  • The lightest traffic is usually on Monday between 02:00 and 04:00.
  • Peak load is on Thursday between 18:00 and 20:00 (up to 28 cars).

Calculated from 817 real measurements over the last 60 days.

Which day has the shortest queue at the Porubne (Cars, UA → RO) border crossing?

Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Monday (7 cars on average). The heaviest load is on Wednesday.

What time of day is best to cross the border at Porubne (Cars, UA → RO)?

Queues are usually shortest on Monday between 02:00 and 04:00. The worst time is Thursday between 18:00 and 20:00.

Data updated: 08.09.2026 · 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 Porubne - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday

During the period 07.09.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Porubne - 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 0 to 10 cars. The lowest point was observed at 09:00 07.09.2026 — 0 cars. The highest point was recorded at 10:00 07.09.2026 — 10 cars.

Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles fluctuated significantly, with peaks up to 40 cars. The lowest point was observed at 12:00 07.09.2026 — 6 cars. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 07.09.2026 — 40 cars.

Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 25 to 40 cars. The lowest point was observed at 21:00 07.09.2026 — 25 cars. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 07.09.2026 — 40 cars.

Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 0 to 0 cars. The lowest point was observed at 05:00 07.09.2026 — 0 cars. The highest point was recorded at 05:00 07.09.2026 — 0 cars.

Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before

Recommendations

To avoid long queues at the Porubne - 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 5:00 and 9:00 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 Porubne - passenger car 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
2h 15min
(20 cars)
Source: nakordoni.eu
Updated: 09:00
Official Data
2h 15min
(20 cars)
Source: ДПСУ України
Updated: 12:00
Data matches

Peak Hours

Travel Planning Porubne By car

Best days: Monday, Friday (20 cars, ~2.3-3.3 hrs).
Avoid: Sunday (28 cars).

Queue comparison by day of week

Day Cars Load Wait time
🟡 Mon2071%~2.3-3.3 hrs
🔴 Tue2693%~2.9-3.9 hrs
🔴 Wed2693%~2.9-3.9 hrs
🔴 Thu2693%~2.9-3.9 hrs
🟠 Fri2175%~2.4-3.4 hrs
🔴 Sat2796%~3-4 hrs
🔴 Sun28100%~3.1-4.1 hrs

Peak time: Tuesday 18:00 - 20:00 and 12:00 - 14:00.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which day is best to cross Porubne by car?

Monday or Friday — shortest queue (20 cars, ~2.3-3.3 hrs waiting).

When to avoid crossing at Porubne?

Sunday — peak load (28 cars).

What is the average queue wait time?

Depends on the day: 2-4 hrs (Mon–Fri), 3-4 hrs (Sat), 3-5 hrs (Sun).

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Best Time to Cross Porubne today

22:00↓76%−76%
23:00↓58%−58%
20:00↓44%−44%
Based on historical data.
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Shorter queues at nearby crossings — Porubne

0Diakove228 km−20 cars0Solotvyno163 km−20 cars0Krasnoilsk33 km−20 cars
Here: 20 cars

Current Data

As of 12:00, at Porubne checkpoint there are 20 cars waiting.

How long does it take to cross the border at Porubne?

According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 15 min (~15 minutes)

based on user experience

Last updated: Updated 21 hour 41 minute ago

How long is the wait in the border queue at Porubne?

The queue wait time before the border ≈ 120 min (~2 hours)

based on user experience

Last updated: Updated 3 days ago

Does the EES system work at Porubne border crossing?

EES Inactive

Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Porubne border crossing.

EES is a new EU automated system being gradually implemented at Schengen Area borders. Once activated, the system will record the date, time and place of border crossing, as well as travelers' biometric data.

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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Porubne: Ukrainian border-guard shift change at the Ukrainian–Romanian border — when and how long to wait

Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side of Porubne 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 Porubne 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 Romania 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).

Official sources

Data source: Nakordoni’s own recognition system — border Telegram channels, webcams and eCherha

Updated (local time, UTC+3)

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.

Data sources

  • DPSU — official data of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine
  • eCherha — the electronic queue for trucks and buses
  • Cameras at the crossing and on the approach roads
  • TomTom — traffic speed on the approach roads
  • Driver reports on nakordoni.eu and in Telegram

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.

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Data source: Nakordoni (Nakordoni.eu) proprietary monitoring system
Official data sources: ДПСУ, Poliția de Frontieră