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As of 15:00 the wait at Diakivtsi is ≈6 hr 15 min. 60 vehicles are in the queue. Roughly 5 hr 21 min to 7 hr 9 min.

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Queue at Diakivtsi — Rakovets

passenger car
≈6 hr 15 min
Wait time
Much busier than usual
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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

LIVE60 cars (~6 h 15 min)Much busier than usual

As of 15:00 there are 60 cars in the queue, estimated wait ~6 h 15 min; usually at this hour: 5 cars (much busier than usual).

Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 16:00 — 60 cars (~6 h 15 min), Shortest queue 22:00 — 0 cars (~45 min) · Next hours: 16:00 — 5, 17:00 — 19, 18:00 — 5, 19:00 — 3, 20:00 — 1, 21:00 — 015:00 — 60 cars · Actual15Predicted · 16:00 — 5 carsNow · 16:00 — 60 cars · Wait time ~6 h 15 min60Now17:00 — 19 cars · Wait time ~45 min191718:00 — 5 cars · Wait time ~45 min51819:00 — 3 cars · Wait time ~45 min31920:00 — 1 car · Wait time ~45 min12021:00 — 0 cars · Wait time ~45 min02122:00 — 0 cars · Wait time ~45 min2223:00 — 7 cars · Wait time ~57 min23
Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 16:00 — 60 cars (~6 h 15 min), Shortest queue 22:00 — 0 cars (~45 min) · Next hours: 16:00 — 5, 17:00 — 19, 18:00 — 5, 19:00 — 3, 20:00 — 1, 21:00 — 000:00 — 0 cars · Actual0001:00 — 2 cars · Actual02:00 — 4 cars · Actual03:00 — 6 cars · Actual0304:00 — 8 cars · Actual05:00 — 10 cars · Actual06:00 — 10 cars · Actual0607:00 — 22 cars · Actual08:00 — 33 cars · Actual09:00 — 45 cars · Actual0910:00 — 50 cars · Actual11:00 — 55 cars · Actual12:00 — 60 cars · Actual1213:00 — 60 cars · Actual14:00 — 60 cars · Actual15:00 — 60 cars · ActualPredicted · 16:00 — 5 carsNow · 16:00 — 60 cars · Wait time ~6 h 15 min60Now17:00 — 19 cars · Wait time ~45 min1918:00 — 5 cars · Wait time ~45 min51819:00 — 3 cars · Wait time ~45 min320:00 — 1 car · Wait time ~45 min121:00 — 0 cars · Wait time ~45 min02122:00 — 0 cars · Wait time ~45 min23:00 — 7 cars · Wait time ~57 min
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Now60 cars~6 h 15 minPeak load
17:0019 cars~45 min
18:005 cars~45 min
19:003 cars~45 min
20:001 car~45 minRecommended times
21:000 cars~45 minRecommended times
22:000 cars~45 minShortest queue
23:007 cars~57 min
00:000 cars
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Now60 cars~6 h 15 minPeak load
17:0019 cars~45 min
18:005 cars~45 min
19:003 cars~45 min
20:001 car~45 minRecommended times
21:000 cars~45 minRecommended times
22:000 cars~45 minShortest queue
23:007 cars~57 min

Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 20:00, 21:00, 22:00.

ActualNowPredicted 5Cars

Today (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 16:00 — 60 cars (~6 h 15 min), Shortest queue 22:00 — 0 cars (~45 min) · Next hours: 16:00 — 5, 17:00 — 19, 18:00 — 5, 19:00 — 3, 20:00 — 1, 21:00 — 0

Queue Forecast Smart Forecast

Updated:

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

• Midday today (16:00–17:00): ~6 h 15 min, very busy.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~45 min, moderate load.
• Tonight (21:00–06:00): ~45 min, moderate load.
• Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00): ~70 min, busy (peaks at ~105 min around 10:00).

Best time to cross: This evening (17:00–21:00).

Next update: today at 18:00.
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7-day queue forecastPeak load: Sun 20.09 — 51 cars (22:00) · Shortest queue: Mon 14.09 — 0 cars (00:00) · Today (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 16:00 — 60 cars (~6 h 15 min), Shortest queue 22:00 — 0 cars (~45 min) · Next hours: 16:00 — 5, 17:00 — 19, 18:00 — 5, 19:00 — 3, 20:00 — 1, 21:00 — 0Mon 14.09: 27 cars27Mon 14Tue 15.09: 43 cars43Tue 15Wed 16.09: 40 cars40Wed 16Thu 17.09: 40 cars40Thu 17Fri 18.09: 38 cars38Fri 18Sat 19.09: 51 cars51Sat 19Sun 20.09: 51 cars51Sun 20

Peak load: Sun 20.09 — 51 cars (22:00) · Shortest queue: Mon 14.09 — 0 cars (00:00) · Today (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 16:00 — 60 cars (~6 h 15 min), Shortest queue 22:00 — 0 cars (~45 min) · Next hours: 16:00 — 5, 17:00 — 19, 18:00 — 5, 19:00 — 3, 20:00 — 1, 21:00 — 0

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Mon · 14.09.2026Peak load 13:00 · 27 cars   Shortest queue 00:00 · 0 cars
Mon 14.09: Peak load 13:00 — 27 cars; Shortest queue 00:00 — 0 cars00:00 — 000001:00 — 1002:00 — 2603:00 — 00304:00 — 305:00 — 1206:00 — 90607:00 — 808:00 — 709:00 — 110910:00 — 1011:00 — 1212:00 — 131213:00 — 272714:00 — 2215:00 — 141516:00 — 517:00 — 1918:00 — 51819:00 — 320:00 — 121:00 — 02122:00 — 023:00 — 7
Tue · 15.09.2026Peak load 13:00 · 43 cars   Shortest queue 22:00 · 0 cars
Tue 15.09: Peak load 13:00 — 43 cars; Shortest queue 22:00 — 0 cars00:00 — 160001:00 — 1002:00 — 2503:00 — 00304:00 — 505:00 — 1906:00 — 150607:00 — 1208:00 — 1209:00 — 170910:00 — 1611:00 — 2012:00 — 211213:00 — 434314:00 — 3615:00 — 221516:00 — 817:00 — 3218:00 — 161819:00 — 4120:00 — 1521:00 — 42122:00 — 0023:00 — 11
Wed · 16.09.2026Peak load 02:00 · 40 cars   Shortest queue 22:00 · 0 cars
Wed 16.09: Peak load 02:00 — 40 cars; Shortest queue 22:00 — 0 cars00:00 — 260001:00 — 1602:00 — 404003:00 — 00304:00 — 305:00 — 1206:00 — 90607:00 — 708:00 — 709:00 — 100910:00 — 911:00 — 1212:00 — 131213:00 — 2614:00 — 2215:00 — 101516:00 — 517:00 — 2018:00 — 101819:00 — 2520:00 — 921:00 — 32122:00 — 0023:00 — 7
Thu · 17.09.2026Peak load 13:00 · 40 cars   Shortest queue 22:00 · 0 cars
Thu 17.09: Peak load 13:00 — 40 cars; Shortest queue 22:00 — 0 cars00:00 — 160001:00 — 1002:00 — 2403:00 — 00304:00 — 305:00 — 1206:00 — 90607:00 — 808:00 — 709:00 — 110910:00 — 1011:00 — 1212:00 — 131213:00 — 404014:00 — 3315:00 — 191516:00 — 717:00 — 3018:00 — 151819:00 — 3920:00 — 1421:00 — 42122:00 — 0023:00 — 11
Fri · 18.09.2026Peak load 02:00 · 38 cars   Shortest queue 22:00 · 0 cars
Fri 18.09: Peak load 02:00 — 38 cars; Shortest queue 22:00 — 0 cars00:00 — 170001:00 — 1502:00 — 383803:00 — 00304:00 — 305:00 — 1406:00 — 110607:00 — 1008:00 — 809:00 — 130910:00 — 1111:00 — 1412:00 — 151213:00 — 3014:00 — 2515:00 — 141516:00 — 517:00 — 2318:00 — 111819:00 — 2920:00 — 1121:00 — 32122:00 — 0023:00 — 8
Sat · 19.09.2026Peak load 22:00 · 51 cars   Shortest queue 23:00 · 5 cars
Sat 19.09: Peak load 22:00 — 51 cars; Shortest queue 23:00 — 5 cars00:00 — 180001:00 — 1102:00 — 2803:00 — 00304:00 — 1005:00 — 906:00 — 90607:00 — 1308:00 — 709:00 — 170910:00 — 4111:00 — 1012:00 — 111213:00 — 2014:00 — 2415:00 — 141516:00 — 2417:00 — 1518:00 — 191819:00 — 820:00 — 1121:00 — 162122:00 — 515123:00 — 55
Sun · 20.09.2026Peak load 22:00 · 51 cars   Shortest queue 00:00 · 0 cars
Sun 20.09: Peak load 22:00 — 51 cars; Shortest queue 00:00 — 0 cars00:00 — 000001:00 — 1002:00 — 2503:00 — 00304:00 — 1005:00 — 906:00 — 90607:00 — 1308:00 — 709:00 — 160910:00 — 4111:00 — 1112:00 — 111213:00 — 2114:00 — 2415:00 — 151516:00 — 2417:00 — 1618:00 — 191819:00 — 920:00 — 1221:00 — 162122:00 — 515123:00 — 5

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

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

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

Best time
Monday, 15:00–17:00
~1 cars
Heaviest load
Saturday, 15:00–17:00
~21 cars
Quietest day
Monday
on average 2 cars
Busiest day
Saturday
on average 8 cars
Typical load by hour
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Weekdays (Mon–Fri): median 3 cars · weekend: 5 cars

Weekly picture: days × hours
Weekly picture: days × hours — Diakivtsi (Cars, UA → RO) (cars)
on average00:0001:0002:0003:0004:0005:0006:0007:0008:0009:0010:0011:0012:0013:0014:0015:0016:0017:0018:0019:0020:0021:0022:0023:00
Monday0——0——6100—830——02—0——0——
Tuesday0——0————0——80—140—1713—2310——
Wednesday5——0————0——16010—3—280——0——
Thursday10——0——6—0106510—3156—5—50——
Friday1——0——10—03—84—302—05—0——
Saturday0——0——8—01313—311—1526—13153——
Sunday13——0———90—131504130——5—100——

Key takeaways

  • The quietest day is Monday: on average 2 cars in the queue.
  • The busiest day is Saturday: on average 8 cars in the queue.
  • The lightest traffic is usually on Monday between 15:00 and 17:00.
  • Peak load is on Saturday between 15:00 and 17:00 (up to 21 cars).

Calculated from 566 real measurements over the last 60 days.

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

Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Monday (2 cars on average). The heaviest load is on Saturday.

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

Queues are usually shortest on Monday between 15:00 and 17:00. The worst time is Saturday between 15:00 and 17:00.

Data updated: 14.09.2026 · 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 Diakivtsi - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday

During the period 13.09.2026 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 stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 0 to 0 cars. The lowest point was observed at 09:00 13.09.2026 — 0 cars. The highest point was recorded at 09:00 13.09.2026 — 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 13.09.2026 — 0 cars. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 13.09.2026 — 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 13.09.2026 — 0 cars. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 13.09.2026 — 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 00:00 13.09.2026 — 0 cars. The highest point was recorded at 00:00 13.09.2026 — 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
6h 15min
(60 cars)
Source: nakordoni.eu
Updated: 15:00
Official Data
6h 15min
(60 cars)
Source: State Border Guard of Ukraine
Updated: 15:00
Data matches

Peak Hours

Travel Planning Diakivtsi By car

Best days: Monday, Friday (8 cars, ~1.1-2.1 hrs).
Avoid: Wednesday (21 cars).

Queue comparison by day of week

Day Cars Load Wait time
🟢 Mon943%~1.2-2.2 hrs
🟠 Tue1676%~1.9-2.9 hrs
🔴 Wed21100%~2.4-3.4 hrs
🟡 Thu1571%~1.8-2.8 hrs
🟢 Fri838%~1.1-2.1 hrs
🔴 Sat2095%~2.3-3.3 hrs
🟢 Sun1257%~1.5-2.5 hrs

Peak time: Monday 08:00 - 10:00 and 14:00 - 16:00.

Average wait time on Sunday: from 27 up to 315 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 (8 cars, ~1.1-2.1 hrs waiting).

When to avoid crossing at Diakivtsi?

Wednesday — peak load (21 cars).

What is the average queue wait time?

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

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Best Time to Cross Diakivtsi today

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21:00↓100%−100%
20:00↓99%−99%
Based on historical data.
Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day

Shorter queues at nearby crossings — Diakivtsi

0Diakove−60 cars0Solotvyno−60 cars2Krasnoilsk−58 cars
Here: 60 cars
Comparison based on current data — may change

Current Data

As of 15:00, at Diakivtsi checkpoint there are 60 cars 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

Updated 15 hours 45 minutes ago

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

The queue wait time before the border ≈ 45 min (~45 minutes)

based on user experience

Updated 12 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.

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 20 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.

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Nearby Road Incidents 5
Closure
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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).

Diakivtsi: what this crossing is

Crossing point: Diakivtsi (Ukraine) — Rakovets (Romania). About 45 km from Chernivtsi (~50 min) and 25 km from Suceava in Romania. Operating hours: 24/7.

More about this crossing →

Diakivtsi or id_37?

As of 15:00: Diakivtsi — 60 vehicles in the queue (wait ~6 hr 15 min), id_37 — 0 vehicles (~15 min). They are 0 km apart, ~0 min by road. Even after the drive, id_37 currently saves about 6 hr.

Diakivtsi or id_38?

As of 15:00: Diakivtsi — 60 vehicles in the queue (wait ~6 hr 15 min), id_38 — 0 vehicles (~15 min). They are 0 km apart, ~0 min by road. Even after the drive, id_38 currently saves about 6 hr.

Diakivtsi or id_43?

As of 15:00: Diakivtsi — 60 vehicles in the queue (wait ~6 hr 15 min), id_43 — 2 vehicles (~27 min). They are 0 km apart, ~0 min by road. Even after the drive, id_43 currently saves about 5 hr 48 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), 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 15:00 the wait at Diakivtsi is ≈6 hr 15 min. 60 vehicles are in the queue. Roughly 5 hr 21 min to 7 hr 9 min.
  • Usually at this hour there are 5 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 02:00–04:00.
  • Nearest alternative with a shorter queue: id_37 — 0 vehicles, 0 km, ~0 min drive.