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Queue at Kelmentsi — Larga

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As of 15:00 the wait at Kelmentsi 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

Fri · 18.09.202618–24 September 2026

Actual 15:000 cars (~15 min)
Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Fri · 18.09.2026): Peak load 18:00 — 5 cars (~15 min), Shortest queue 20:00 — 0 cars (~17 min) · Next hours: 18:00 — 5, 19:00 — 1, 20:00 — 0, 21:00 — 1, 22:00 — 2, 23:00 — 115:00 — 0 cars · Actual1516:00 — 0 cars · Actual1617:00 — 0 cars · Actual1718:00 — 5 cars · Wait time ~15 min5Now19:00 — 1 car · Wait time ~15 min11920:00 — 0 cars · Wait time ~17 min02021:00 — 1 car · Wait time ~21 min12122:00 — 2 cars · Wait time ~26 min22223:00 — 1 car · Wait time ~21 min123
Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Fri · 18.09.2026): Peak load 18:00 — 5 cars (~15 min), Shortest queue 20:00 — 0 cars (~17 min) · Next hours: 18:00 — 5, 19:00 — 1, 20:00 — 0, 21:00 — 1, 22:00 — 2, 23:00 — 100:00 — 0 cars · Actual0001:00 — 0 cars · Actual02:00 — 0 cars · Actual03:00 — 0 cars · Actual0304:00 — 0 cars · Actual05:00 — 0 cars · Actual06:00 — 0 cars · Actual0607:00 — 0 cars · Actual08:00 — 0 cars · Actual09:00 — 0 cars · Actual0910:00 — 0 cars · Actual11:00 — 0 cars · Actual12:00 — 0 cars · Actual1213:00 — 0 cars · Actual14:00 — 0 cars · Actual15:00 — 0 cars · Actual1516:00 — 0 cars · Actual17:00 — 0 cars · Actual18:00 — 5 cars · Wait time ~15 min5Now19:00 — 1 car · Wait time ~15 min120:00 — 0 cars · Wait time ~17 min021:00 — 1 car · Wait time ~21 min12122:00 — 2 cars · Wait time ~26 min223:00 — 1 car · Wait time ~21 min1
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22:002 cars~26 minBetter to avoid
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Now5 cars~15 minPeak load
19:001 car~15 minRecommended times
20:000 cars~17 minShortest queue
21:001 car~21 minRecommended times
22:002 cars~26 minBetter to avoid
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Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 22:00, 05:00, 06:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 19:00, 20:00, 21:00.

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Today (Fri · 18.09.2026): Peak load 18:00 — 5 cars (~15 min), Shortest queue 20:00 — 0 cars (~17 min) · Next hours: 18:00 — 5, 19:00 — 1, 20:00 — 0, 21:00 — 1, 22:00 — 2, 23:00 — 1

Queue Forecast Smart Forecast

Updated:

Forecast for Kelmentsi (passenger cars) — updated at 18:00, covering through tomorrow noon.

• This evening (18:00–21:00): ~15 min, light traffic.
• Tonight (21:00–06:00): ~25 min, light traffic.
• Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00): ~20 min, light traffic.

Best time to cross: This evening (18:00–21:00).

Next update: today at 20:00.
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7-day queue forecastPeak load: Sun 20.09 — 18 cars (20:00) · Shortest queue: Fri 18.09 — 0 cars (02:00) · Today (Fri · 18.09.2026): Peak load 18:00 — 5 cars (~15 min), Shortest queue 20:00 — 0 cars (~17 min) · Next hours: 18:00 — 5, 19:00 — 1, 20:00 — 0, 21:00 — 1, 22:00 — 2, 23:00 — 1Fri 18.09: 10 cars10Fri 18Sat 19.09: 18 cars18Sat 19Sun 20.09: 18 cars18Sun 20Mon 21.09: 18 cars18Mon 21Tue 22.09: 17 cars17Tue 22Wed 23.09: 10 cars10Wed 23Thu 24.09: 10 cars10Thu 24

Peak load: Sun 20.09 — 18 cars (20:00) · Shortest queue: Fri 18.09 — 0 cars (02:00) · Today (Fri · 18.09.2026): Peak load 18:00 — 5 cars (~15 min), Shortest queue 20:00 — 0 cars (~17 min) · Next hours: 18:00 — 5, 19:00 — 1, 20:00 — 0, 21:00 — 1, 22:00 — 2, 23:00 — 1

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Fri · 18.09.2026Peak load 16:00 · 10 cars   Shortest queue 02:00 · 0 cars
Fri 18.09: Peak load 16:00 — 10 cars; Shortest queue 02:00 — 0 cars00:00 — 10001:00 — 202:00 — 0003:00 — 00304:00 — 005:00 — 006:00 — 40607:00 — 408:00 — 409:00 — 30910:00 — 411:00 — 312:00 — 31213:00 — 514:00 — 515:00 — 31516:00 — 101017:00 — 718:00 — 51819:00 — 120:00 — 021:00 — 12122:00 — 223:00 — 1
Sat · 19.09.2026Peak load 20:00 · 18 cars   Shortest queue 00:00 · 0 cars
Sat 19.09: Peak load 20:00 — 18 cars; Shortest queue 00:00 — 0 cars00:00 — 000001:00 — 102:00 — 003:00 — 10304:00 — 205:00 — 306:00 — 40607:00 — 908:00 — 609:00 — 90910:00 — 511:00 — 612:00 — 41213:00 — 1114:00 — 915:00 — 61516:00 — 1417:00 — 1018:00 — 91819:00 — 1620:00 — 181821:00 — 32122:00 — 023:00 — 0
Sun · 20.09.2026Peak load 20:00 · 18 cars   Shortest queue 00:00 · 0 cars
Sun 20.09: Peak load 20:00 — 18 cars; Shortest queue 00:00 — 0 cars00:00 — 000001:00 — 002:00 — 1703:00 — 10304:00 — 205:00 — 306:00 — 40607:00 — 908:00 — 609:00 — 90910:00 — 511:00 — 612:00 — 41213:00 — 1114:00 — 915:00 — 61516:00 — 1417:00 — 1018:00 — 91819:00 — 1620:00 — 181821:00 — 32122:00 — 023:00 — 0
Mon · 21.09.2026Peak load 02:00 · 18 cars   Shortest queue 00:00 · 0 cars
Mon 21.09: Peak load 02:00 — 18 cars; Shortest queue 00:00 — 0 cars00:00 — 000001:00 — 002:00 — 181803:00 — 00304:00 — 005:00 — 006:00 — 50607:00 — 508:00 — 609:00 — 40910:00 — 511:00 — 512:00 — 41213:00 — 614:00 — 515:00 — 41516:00 — 1117:00 — 718:00 — 51819:00 — 620:00 — 421:00 — 32122:00 — 423:00 — 3
Tue · 22.09.2026Peak load 16:00 · 17 cars   Shortest queue 02:00 · 0 cars
Tue 22.09: Peak load 16:00 — 17 cars; Shortest queue 02:00 — 0 cars00:00 — 10001:00 — 202:00 — 0003:00 — 00304:00 — 005:00 — 006:00 — 60607:00 — 608:00 — 709:00 — 50910:00 — 711:00 — 612:00 — 51213:00 — 914:00 — 815:00 — 61516:00 — 171717:00 — 1118:00 — 71819:00 — 920:00 — 621:00 — 62122:00 — 723:00 — 5
Wed · 23.09.2026Peak load 16:00 · 10 cars   Shortest queue 02:00 · 0 cars
Wed 23.09: Peak load 16:00 — 10 cars; Shortest queue 02:00 — 0 cars00:00 — 20001:00 — 202:00 — 0003:00 — 00304:00 — 005:00 — 006:00 — 40607:00 — 408:00 — 409:00 — 30910:00 — 411:00 — 312:00 — 31213:00 — 514:00 — 515:00 — 41516:00 — 101017:00 — 718:00 — 51819:00 — 620:00 — 421:00 — 32122:00 — 423:00 — 3
Thu · 24.09.2026Peak load 16:00 · 10 cars   Shortest queue 02:00 · 0 cars
Thu 24.09: Peak load 16:00 — 10 cars; Shortest queue 02:00 — 0 cars00:00 — 10001:00 — 202:00 — 0003:00 — 00304:00 — 005:00 — 006:00 — 40607:00 — 408:00 — 409:00 — 30910:00 — 411:00 — 312:00 — 31213:00 — 514:00 — 515:00 — 41516:00 — 101017:00 — 718:00 — 51819:00 — 620:00 — 421:00 — 32122:00 — 423:00 — 3

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 Kelmentsi - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday

During the period 17.09.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Kelmentsi - 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 17.09.2026 — 0 cars. The highest point was recorded at 09:00 17.09.2026 — 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 17.09.2026 — 0 cars. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 17.09.2026 — 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 17.09.2026 — 0 cars. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 17.09.2026 — 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 17.09.2026 — 0 cars. The highest point was recorded at 05:00 17.09.2026 — 0 cars.

Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before

Recommendations

To avoid long queues at the Kelmentsi - 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 Kelmentsi - 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
15min
(0 cars)
Source: nakordoni.eu
Updated: 15:00
Official Data
15min
(0 cars)
Source: State Border Guard of Ukraine
Updated: 15:00
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Peak Hours

Travel Planning Kelmentsi By car

Best days: Tuesday, Thursday (1 car, ~0.4-1.4 hrs).
Avoid: Sunday (8 cars).

Queue comparison by day of week

Day Cars Load Wait time
🟢 Mon338%~0.6-1.6 hrs
🟢 Tue113%~0.4-1.4 hrs
🟢 Wed338%~0.6-1.6 hrs
🟢 Thu113%~0.4-1.4 hrs
🔴 Sun8100%~1.1-2.1 hrs

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which day is best to cross Kelmentsi by car?

Tuesday or Thursday — shortest queue (1 car, ~0.4-1.4 hrs waiting).

When to avoid crossing at Kelmentsi?

Sunday — peak load (8 cars).

What is the average queue wait time?

Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (Mon–Thu), 1-3 hrs (Sun).

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Best Time to Cross Kelmentsi today

20:00↓91%−91%
19:00↓82%−82%
21:00↓78%−78%
Based on historical data.
Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day

Current Data

As of 15:00, there is no queue at Kelmentsi checkpoint.

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

According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 90 min (~1 hour 30 minutes)

based on user experience

Updated 42 days ago

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

The queue wait time before the border ≈ 60 min (~1 hour)

based on user experience

Updated 76 days ago

Information provided for trip planning only. Actual conditions may differ. Always check the latest data before departure.
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Kelmentsi: Ukrainian border-guard shift change at the Ukrainian–Moldovan border — when and how long to wait

Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side of Kelmentsi 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 Kelmentsi 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 Moldova 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).

Kelmentsi: what this crossing is

Crossing point: Kelmentsi (Ukraine) — Larga (Moldova), on the R-63 road toward Briceni. Distances: about 8 km from Kelmentsi, 23 km from Briceni and roughly 60 km (about one hour) from Chernivtsi. Operating hours: 24/7.

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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), Moldovan Border Police, Moldovan Customs Service

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 Kelmentsi is 15 min.
  • Usually at this hour there are 5 vehicles in the queue here; right now it is much quieter than usual.