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Queue at Porubne — Siret

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

Updated (local time, UTC+3)
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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 · 21.09.202621–27 September 2026

Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Mon · 21.09.2026): Peak load 18:00 — 46 cars (~4 h 50 min), Shortest queue 09:00 — 3 cars (~1 h 12 min) · Next hours: 05:00 — 14, 06:00 — 8, 07:00 — 4, 08:00 — 1, 09:00 — 3, 10:00 — 704:00 — 12 cars0405:00 — 14 cars · Wait time ~15 min14Now06:00 — 8 cars · Wait time ~1 h 12 min80607:00 — 4 cars · Wait time ~1 h 12 min40708:00 — 1 car · Wait time ~1 h 12 min10809:00 — 3 cars · Wait time ~1 h 12 min30910:00 — 7 cars · Wait time ~1 h 12 min71011:00 — 9 cars · Wait time ~1 h 12 min1112:00 — 17 cars · Wait time ~1 h 55 min12
Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Mon · 21.09.2026): Peak load 18:00 — 46 cars (~4 h 50 min), Shortest queue 09:00 — 3 cars (~1 h 12 min) · Next hours: 05:00 — 14, 06:00 — 8, 07:00 — 4, 08:00 — 1, 09:00 — 3, 10:00 — 721:00 — 0 cars · Actual2100:00 — 0 cars01:00 — 6 cars02:00 — 0 cars0203:00 — 0 cars04:00 — 12 cars05:00 — 14 cars · Wait time ~15 min14Now06:00 — 8 cars · Wait time ~1 h 12 min807:00 — 4 cars · Wait time ~1 h 12 min408:00 — 1 car · Wait time ~1 h 12 min10809:00 — 3 cars · Wait time ~1 h 12 min310:00 — 7 cars · Wait time ~1 h 12 min711:00 — 9 cars · Wait time ~1 h 12 min1112:00 — 17 cars · Wait time ~1 h 55 min13:00 — 24 cars · Wait time ~2 h 40 min14:00 — 19 cars · Wait time ~2 h 7 min1415:00 — 11 cars · Wait time ~1 h 19 min16:00 — 17 cars · Wait time ~1 h 57 min17:00 — 22 cars · Wait time ~2 h 26 min1718:00 — 46 cars · Wait time ~4 h 50 min19:00 — 25 cars · Wait time ~2 h 44 min20:00 — 10 cars · Wait time ~1 h 15 min2021:00 — 14 cars · Wait time ~1 h 38 min22:00 — 4 cars · Wait time ~39 min23:00 — 7 cars · Wait time ~57 min23
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Now14 cars~15 min
06:008 cars~1 h 12 min
07:004 cars~1 h 12 minRecommended times
08:001 car~1 h 12 min
09:003 cars~1 h 12 minBetter to avoid
10:007 cars~1 h 12 min
11:009 cars~1 h 12 min
12:0017 cars~1 h 55 min
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Now14 cars~15 min
06:008 cars~1 h 12 min
07:004 cars~1 h 12 minRecommended times
08:001 car~1 h 12 min
09:003 cars~1 h 12 minBetter to avoid
10:007 cars~1 h 12 min
11:009 cars~1 h 12 min
12:0017 cars~1 h 55 min
13:0024 cars~2 h 40 min
14:0019 cars~2 h 7 min
15:0011 cars~1 h 19 min
16:0017 cars~1 h 57 min
17:0022 cars~2 h 26 min
18:0046 cars~4 h 50 minPeak load
19:0025 cars~2 h 44 minBetter to avoid
20:0010 cars~1 h 15 minBetter to avoid
21:0014 cars~1 h 38 min
22:004 cars~39 minRecommended times
23:007 cars~57 min

Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 09:00, 19:00, 20:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 07:00, 09:00, 22:00.

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Today (Mon · 21.09.2026): Peak load 18:00 — 46 cars (~4 h 50 min), Shortest queue 09:00 — 3 cars (~1 h 12 min) · Next hours: 05:00 — 14, 06:00 — 8, 07:00 — 4, 08:00 — 1, 09:00 — 3, 10:00 — 7

Queue Forecast Smart Forecast

Updated:

Forecast for Porubne (passenger cars) — updated at 04:00, covering today.

• Tonight (04:00–06:00): ~50 min, moderate load (peaks at ~100 min around 05:00).
• This morning (06:00–12:00): ~70 min, busy.
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~120 min, busy (peaks at ~160 min around 16:00).
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~170 min, very busy (peaks at ~4 h 45 min around 19:00).
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~50 min, moderate load (peaks at ~100 min around 21:00).

Best time to cross: Tonight (04:00–06:00).

Next update: today at 06:00.
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7-day queue forecastPeak load: Mon 21.09 — 46 cars (18:00) · Shortest queue: Sat 26.09 — 0 cars (02:00) · Today (Mon · 21.09.2026): Peak load 18:00 — 46 cars (~4 h 50 min), Shortest queue 09:00 — 3 cars (~1 h 12 min) · Next hours: 05:00 — 14, 06:00 — 8, 07:00 — 4, 08:00 — 1, 09:00 — 3, 10:00 — 7Mon 21.09: 46 cars46Mon 21Tue 22.09: 35 cars35Tue 22Wed 23.09: 35 cars35Wed 23Thu 24.09: 36 cars36Thu 24Fri 25.09: 32 cars32Fri 25Sat 26.09: 32 cars32Sat 26Sun 27.09: 32 cars32Sun 27

Peak load: Mon 21.09 — 46 cars (18:00) · Shortest queue: Sat 26.09 — 0 cars (02:00) · Today (Mon · 21.09.2026): Peak load 18:00 — 46 cars (~4 h 50 min), Shortest queue 09:00 — 3 cars (~1 h 12 min) · Next hours: 05:00 — 14, 06:00 — 8, 07:00 — 4, 08:00 — 1, 09:00 — 3, 10:00 — 7

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Mon · 21.09.2026Peak load 18:00 · 46 cars   Shortest queue 00:00 · 0 cars
Mon 21.09: 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 — 80607:00 — 408:00 — 109:00 — 30910:00 — 711:00 — 912:00 — 171213:00 — 2414:00 — 1915:00 — 111516:00 — 1717:00 — 2218:00 — 46461819:00 — 2520:00 — 1021:00 — 142122:00 — 423:00 — 7
Tue · 22.09.2026Peak load 18:00 · 35 cars   Shortest queue 02:00 · 0 cars
Tue 22.09: Peak load 18:00 — 35 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 — 1914:00 — 1415:00 — 81516:00 — 1317:00 — 1718:00 — 35351819:00 — 1920:00 — 721:00 — 112122:00 — 323:00 — 5
Wed · 23.09.2026Peak load 18:00 · 35 cars   Shortest queue 02:00 · 0 cars
Wed 23.09: 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 · 24.09.2026Peak load 18:00 · 36 cars   Shortest queue 02:00 · 0 cars
Thu 24.09: 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 · 25.09.2026Peak load 18:00 · 32 cars   Shortest queue 02:00 · 0 cars
Fri 25.09: 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 · 26.09.2026Peak load 18:00 · 32 cars   Shortest queue 02:00 · 0 cars
Sat 26.09: 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 · 27.09.2026Peak load 18:00 · 32 cars   Shortest queue 00:00 · 0 cars
Sun 27.09: 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

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, 08:00–10:00
~0 cars
Heaviest load
Thursday, 18:00–21:00
~25 cars
Quietest day
Monday
on average 7 cars
Busiest day
Thursday
on average 10 cars
Typical load by hour
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Weekdays (Mon–Fri): median 10 cars · weekend: 8 cars

Weekly picture: days × hours
Weekly picture: days × hours — Porubne (Cars, UA → RO) (cars)
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Monday103—0—13——001015103119408—125—5
Tuesday0——0—8——08181010151515—161010511——
Wednesday5——0————0——91011—102015105—10——
Thursday1510—0—104—0—20—1010118—10940110—4
Friday0——10——650—15152053918910——15——
Saturday10——0—71730121205161026510411059
Sunday8——0—685010261523131242015989214

Key takeaways

  • The quietest day is Monday: on average 7 cars in the queue.
  • The busiest day is Thursday: on average 10 cars in the queue.
  • The lightest traffic is usually on Monday between 08:00 and 10:00.
  • Peak load is on Thursday between 18:00 and 21:00 (up to 25 cars).

Calculated from 750 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 Thursday.

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

Queues are usually shortest on Monday between 08:00 and 10:00. The worst time is Thursday between 18:00 and 21:00.

Data updated: 20.09.2026 · 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 20.09.2026 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 0 cars. The lowest point was observed at 09:00 20.09.2026 — 0 cars. The highest point was recorded at 09:00 20.09.2026 — 0 cars.

Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 0 to 0 cars. The lowest point was observed at 12:00 20.09.2026 — 0 cars. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 20.09.2026 — 0 cars.

Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 0 to 0 cars. The lowest point was observed at 18:00 20.09.2026 — 0 cars. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 20.09.2026 — 0 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 20.09.2026 — 0 cars. The highest point was recorded at 05:00 20.09.2026 — 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.

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
🟠 Thu2589%~2.8-3.8 hrs
🟠 Fri2175%~2.4-3.4 hrs
🔴 Sat2796%~3-4 hrs
🔴 Sun28100%~3.1-4.1 hrs

Peak time: Monday 02:00 - 04:00 and 17:00 - 19:00.

Average wait time on Sunday: from 195 up to 195 min..

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

09:00↓81%−81%
07:00↓70%−70%
22:00↓70%−70%
Based on historical data.
Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day

Current Data

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

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

According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 60 min (~1 hour)

based on user experience

Updated 1 day 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

Updated 1 day 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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Light traffic 53 km/h

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Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de.

Light traffic 53 km/h
Nearby Road Incidents 5
Road works
Flag of Romania 17.9 km
Road works
Flag of Romania 18 km
Road works
Flag of Romania 25.8 km
Closure
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Closure
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On the other side of the border
Light traffic 72 km/h
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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).

Porubne: what this crossing is

Cars: typically 40–90 minutes. Trucks: up to 8 hours at peak times. Pedestrians: a short 10–30 minute queue through a dedicated lane.

More about this crossing →

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), Romanian Border Police, Romanian 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 Porubne is 15 min.
  • Usually at this hour there are 14 vehicles in the queue here; right now it is much quieter than usual.
  • Over the last 60 days the quietest day is Monday, the quietest window is 02:00–04:00.