Queue at Diakivtsi — Rakovets
passenger car
21
min
-50%
Wait time
Much quieter than usual
31°C
Forecast for next 6 hours
LIVE
Much quieter than usual
Predicted
What the chart shows
Predicted current queue:
8 cars
Peak load:
20 cars (~2 h 14 min)
Shortest queue:
3 cars (~34 min)
Queue Forecast Smart Forecast
Peak load hours
Better to avoid:
18:00
23:00
10:00
Best crossing times
Recommended times:
00:00
01:00
03:00
Forecast for Diakivtsi (passenger cars) — updated at 15:00, covering through tomorrow noon.
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~30 min, light traffic.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~35 min, moderate load (peaks at ~55 min around 18:00).
• Tonight (21:00–06:00): ~30 min, light traffic (peaks at ~65 min around 23:00).
• Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00): ~40 min, moderate load (peaks at ~60 min around 10:00).
Best time to cross: Midday today (12:00–17:00).
Next update: today at 21:00.
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~30 min, light traffic.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~35 min, moderate load (peaks at ~55 min around 18:00).
• Tonight (21:00–06:00): ~30 min, light traffic (peaks at ~65 min around 23:00).
• Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00): ~40 min, moderate load (peaks at ~60 min around 10:00).
Best time to cross: Midday today (12:00–17:00).
Next update: today at 21:00.
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Best time to cross Diakivtsi today
17:00↓86%−86%
18:00↓63%−63%
21:00↓87%−87%
Shorter queues at nearby crossings — Diakivtsi
Current Data
As of 15:00, at Diakivtsi checkpoint there are 1 car waiting.
How long does it take to cross the border at Diakivtsi?
According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 40 min (~40 minutes)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 94 minutes ago
How long is the wait in the border queue at Diakivtsi?
The queue wait time before the border ≈ 780 min (~13 hours)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 6 days ago
Does the EES system work at Diakivtsi border crossing?
EES Inactive
Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Diakivtsi 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.
Information provided for trip planning only. Actual conditions may differ. Always check the latest data before departure.
No cameras available at this checkpoint
Light traffic 20 km/h
131 h ago
Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de.
Light traffic
20 km/h
Nearby Road Incidents
5
Closure
31.9 km
31.9 km
Closure
32.9 km
32.9 km
Closure
34.1 km
34.1 km
Closure
39.3 km
39.3 km
Closure
47.3 km
47.3 km
Diakivtsi: 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 Diakivtsi 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 Diakivtsi 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).
Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday
Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours
Real Data
Increased Load
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday
Border Queue Analysis at the Diakivtsi - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 30.07.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Diakivtsi - passenger car checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded:
Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):
The number of vehicles during Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00). The lowest point was observed at 09:00 30.07.2026 — 10 cars. The highest point was recorded at 09:00 30.07.2026 — 10 cars.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 18:00 30.07.2026 — 5 cars. The highest point was recorded at 14:00 30.07.2026 — 20 cars.
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles during Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00). The lowest point was observed at 21:00 30.07.2026 — 0 cars. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 30.07.2026 — 5 cars.
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles during Night hours (00:00 - 06:00). The lowest point was observed at 00:00 30.07.2026 — 0 cars. The highest point was recorded at 00:00 30.07.2026 — 0 cars.
Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before
Recommendations
To avoid long queues at the Diakivtsi - 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 :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 Diakivtsi - 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
21min
(1 cars)
Official Data
15min
(0 cars)
Difference: +6min
Peak Hours
Travel Planning Diakivtsi By car
Best days:
Friday-Monday (9 cars,
~0.9-1.9 hrs).
Avoid:
Wednesday (23 cars).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Cars | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Mon | 9 | 39% | ~0.9-1.9 hrs |
| 🟡 Tue | 16 | 70% | ~1.6-2.6 hrs |
| 🔴 Wed | 23 | 100% | ~2.3-3.3 hrs |
| 🟠 Thu | 20 | 87% | ~2-3 hrs |
| 🟢 Fri | 9 | 39% | ~0.9-1.9 hrs |
| 🔴 Sat | 21 | 91% | ~2.1-3.1 hrs |
| 🟢 Sun | 12 | 52% | ~1.2-2.2 hrs |
Peak time: Friday 19:00 - 21:00 and 22:00 - 00:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 30 up to 150 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Friday or Monday, when the queue is shortest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which day is best to cross Diakivtsi by car?
Friday or Monday — shortest queue (9 cars, ~0.9-1.9 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Diakivtsi?
Wednesday — peak load (23 cars).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (Mon, Fri), 1-3 hrs (Tue, Sun), 2-4 hrs (Wed, Sat), 2-3 hrs (Thu).
Required Documents · green card · vehicle requirements · customs · vignette
Documents for Men 18-60 Years Old
IMPORTANT: Requirements for Men 18–60
Ukrainian men in this age group MUST HAVE one of these documents to cross the border:
One of these documents is MANDATORY:
- Military ID (issued by military commissariat)
- VLK Certificate (from military medical commission)
- Booking Certificate (from TCC)
- Exit Permit from TCC (for mobilized)
If you don't have documents:
- Entry/Exit denied
- Return to Ukraine
- Possible deportation for repeated attempts
Where to obtain:
| Military ID | Military commissariat (1-2 weeks) |
| VLK Certificate | Military commissariat (1-3 days) |
| Booking Certificate | TCC of your region (1-5 days) |
| Exit Permit from TCC | TCC of your region (2-7 days) |
Don't travel to the border without one of these documents. Better to spend a few days getting the document.
Required Documents
Green Card Insurance: Activation Time
CRITICAL: Green Card Activation Timing
Green Card is mandatory vehicle insurance for all cars. Important to know:
When does it become active?
Insurance purchased TODAY will only become active TOMORROW at 00:00.
Insurance purchased TODAY will only become active TOMORROW at 00:00.
This rule applies to all types of purchase:
- Online purchase (active tomorrow)
- Insurance company office (active tomorrow)
- Kiosk near the border (active tomorrow)
What to do?
- Buy Green Card 1-2 days before your trip online
- Use your existing policy (if not expired)
- NOT recommended: buying at border kiosk (too late)
This is not a technical error — it's an EU insurance law.
Plan one day ahead! Without valid Green Card you cannot cross the border.
Plan one day ahead! Without valid Green Card you cannot cross the border.
Buy Green Card online:
VUSO ARX UNIQA
For passenger cars
To ensure a quick inspection at the Krakovets-Korchova border crossing point in a passenger car, make sure you have the necessary set of documents.
Driver's documents:
- Biometric passport
- International driving license
- Medical insurance
Vehicle documents:
- Vehicle registration certificate (technical passport)
- Mandatory insurance policy Green Card
Equipment:
- First aid kit, fire extinguisher, warning triangle, and reflective vest
Customs Rules: What You Can Transport
ALLOWED (with limits)
Alcohol (for adults 18+)
- Up to 1 liter of spirits (40%+)
- Up to 2 liters of wine
- Up to 4 liters of beer
- Or proportional combination
Example: 0.5L vodka + 1L wine = within limits
Tobacco products (for adults 18+)
- 200 cigarettes
- 100 cigarillos
- 50 cigars
- 250g tobacco
Package must be sealed!
Food products
- Dairy products: up to 2 kg (cheese OK)
- Meat/fish: up to 2 kg (canned OK, RAW NOT allowed)
- Fruits/vegetables: up to 2 kg
- Honey, jam: no limits
Meat from non-EU countries is PROHIBITED!
Cash
- Up to €10,000 — NO declaration needed
- Over €10,000 — MUST declare
Personal belongings
- Clothing, shoes (reasonable amount)
- Cosmetics (for personal use)
- Electronics (one laptop, one phone)
- Medicine (with prescription)
PROHIBITED
Weapons & Ammunition
- ANY weapon (even non-functional)
- Ammunition
- Knives with blade >12 cm
Drugs
- ALL recreational drugs — STRICTLY PROHIBITED
- Prescription medicine — only with prescription
Cultural valuables
- Archaeological artifacts (without permits)
- Paintings, icons from old churches
Animal products (without certificates)
- RAW meat
- Unpasteurized milk
- Eggs
If in doubt — declare it! Better to declare than to hide.
Highway Vignette
Highway Vignette: Romania
Electronic vignette required for highway travel
from
3.5 EUR
/ 1 day
Facilities
Checkpoint Characteristics and Equipment Diakivtsi
Transport Type: road crossing
Working Hours: 24/7
Amenities:
Mother and Child Room: Information not available;
Toilets: Information not available;
Food Facilities: Information not available;
Duty Free Shops: Information not available;
Mobile Communication: Information not available (contact mobile operators for details);
Wi-Fi Access: Information not available;
Bank Branch and/or Payment Terminal: Information not available;
Border Crossing with Pets: Information not available;
Checkpoint Control Types:
Phytosanitary: Information not available
Veterinary: Information not available
Ecological: Information not available
Sanitary: Information not available
Cultural Heritage Control: Information not available
International Road Transport Control: Information not available
Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Information not available
Total number of lanes: Romania: Information not available
Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate.
Fuel Prices
| Petrol Station Name | A 95+ | A 95 | A 92 | Diesel | LPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMIC | 82.99 | 80.02 | - | 88.96 | 41.03 |
| Shell | 62.99 | 58.99 | - | 58.99 | 37.49 |
| WOG | 85.90 | 83.50 | - | 90.80 | 42.90 |
| Avias | - | - | 53.99 | - | - |
| OKKO | 81.90 | 78.90 | - | 85.90 | 45.90 |
| Ukr-Petrol | - | 56.74 | - | 56.52 | - |
| Ukrnafta | 71.99 | 68.99 | 65.99 | 73.99 | 41.99 |
The prices are approximate.
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All airport boardsUser Reviews — 4.0/5 (2 reviews)
Feedback on Diakivtsi is limited but leans positive, with travelers describing the crossing as a workable alternative that rewards a bit of extra planning. One driver rated the experience 3 out of 5 and reported a total of about 3 hours from arriving at the approach road to finally exiting on the Romanian side. That same reviewer noted the route involves a detour compared with more direct crossings, but concluded it was worth the extra distance — a sentiment that captures the general tone of the reviews: not fast, but predictable and less congested than the busier alternatives.
The most valuable contribution is a practical navigation tip, given a full 5 out of 5. Travelers report that satellite navigation systems do not reliably route to Diakivtsi by that name. The recommendation is to enter "Прикордонний пункт Раковець" (Rakovets border checkpoint) as the destination instead, which produces a correct and usable route to the crossing point.
The emerging pattern is clear: Diakivtsi suits drivers willing to accept a longer approach and a roughly three-hour crossing window in exchange for avoiding heavier traffic. Plan for that duration, verify your navigation destination before departure, and treat the detour as a deliberate trade-off rather than an inconvenience.
The most valuable contribution is a practical navigation tip, given a full 5 out of 5. Travelers report that satellite navigation systems do not reliably route to Diakivtsi by that name. The recommendation is to enter "Прикордонний пункт Раковець" (Rakovets border checkpoint) as the destination instead, which produces a correct and usable route to the crossing point.
The emerging pattern is clear: Diakivtsi suits drivers willing to accept a longer approach and a roughly three-hour crossing window in exchange for avoiding heavier traffic. Plan for that duration, verify your navigation destination before departure, and treat the detour as a deliberate trade-off rather than an inconvenience.
⭐ 4.0/5
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Reviews about the checkpoint Diakivtsi, By car
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Дяківці - 3 години від підʼїзду до кордону до виїзду в Румунії. Трошки гак, але воно того варте
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Забивайте в навігаторі Прикордонний пункт Раковець щоб нормально збудувало маршрут.
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Contacts & Map
Contacts and address of checkpoint Diakivtsi
Address: 60544, Ukraine, Chernivtsi Oblast, Diakivtsi, О26022 (60544, Україна, Чернівецька область, Дяківці, О26022)
GPS Coordinates: 48.099265, 26.28071 Show on map
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Emergency Contacts & Support
Ukraine Emergency Services
Romania Emergency Services
Roadside Assistance
Roadside Assistance
Ukrainian Embassy in Romania
Always carry your passport and vehicle documents!