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As of 08:41 the wait at Rososhany is 81 min. 11 vehicles are in the queue. Roughly 71 min to 91 min.

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Queue at Rososhany — Brichen

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81 min
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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

LIVE11 cars (~1 h 21 min)Much busier than usual

As of 08:41 there are 11 cars in the queue, estimated wait ~1 h 21 min; usually at this hour: 6 cars (much busier than usual).

Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 08:00 — 11 cars (~1 h 21 min), Shortest queue 22:00 — 0 cars (~15 min) · Next hours: 08:00 — 6, 09:00 — 7, 10:00 — 3, 11:00 — 3, 12:00 — 3, 13:00 — 407:00 — 5 cars07Predicted · 08:00 — 6 carsNow · 08:00 — 11 cars · Wait time ~1 h 21 min11Now09:00 — 7 cars · Wait time ~1 h 21 min70910:00 — 3 cars · Wait time ~33 min31011:00 — 3 cars · Wait time ~30 min31112:00 — 3 cars · Wait time ~34 min31213:00 — 4 cars · Wait time ~39 min41314:00 — 5 cars · Wait time ~42 min1415:00 — 4 cars · Wait time ~36 min15
Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 08:00 — 11 cars (~1 h 21 min), Shortest queue 22:00 — 0 cars (~15 min) · Next hours: 08:00 — 6, 09:00 — 7, 10:00 — 3, 11:00 — 3, 12:00 — 3, 13:00 — 400:00 — 0 cars0001:00 — 0 cars02:00 — 18 cars03:00 — 0 cars0304:00 — 0 cars05:00 — 0 cars06:00 — 5 cars0607:00 — 5 carsPredicted · 08:00 — 6 carsNow · 08:00 — 11 cars · Wait time ~1 h 21 min11Now09:00 — 7 cars · Wait time ~1 h 21 min710:00 — 3 cars · Wait time ~33 min311:00 — 3 cars · Wait time ~30 min312:00 — 3 cars · Wait time ~34 min31213:00 — 4 cars · Wait time ~39 min414:00 — 5 cars · Wait time ~42 min15:00 — 4 cars · Wait time ~36 min1516:00 — 11 cars · Wait time ~1 h 18 min17:00 — 7 cars · Wait time ~56 min18:00 — 5 cars · Wait time ~43 min1819:00 — 6 cars · Wait time ~52 min20:00 — 4 cars · Wait time ~39 min21:00 — 3 cars · Wait time ~35 min2122:00 — 0 cars · Wait time ~15 min23:00 — 3 cars · Wait time ~33 min
07:005 cars
Now11 cars~1 h 21 minPeak load
09:007 cars~1 h 21 min
10:003 cars~33 minRecommended times
11:003 cars~30 minRecommended times
12:003 cars~34 min
13:004 cars~39 min
14:005 cars~42 min
15:004 cars~36 min
00:000 cars
01:000 cars
02:0018 cars
03:000 cars
04:000 cars
05:000 cars
06:005 cars
07:005 cars
Now11 cars~1 h 21 minPeak load
09:007 cars~1 h 21 min
10:003 cars~33 minRecommended times
11:003 cars~30 minRecommended times
12:003 cars~34 min
13:004 cars~39 min
14:005 cars~42 min
15:004 cars~36 min
16:0011 cars~1 h 18 minBetter to avoid
17:007 cars~56 minBetter to avoid
18:005 cars~43 min
19:006 cars~52 min
20:004 cars~39 min
21:003 cars~35 min
22:000 cars~15 minShortest queue
23:003 cars~33 min

Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 08:00, 16:00, 17:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 10:00, 11:00, 22:00.

NowPredicted 6Cars

Today (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 08:00 — 11 cars (~1 h 21 min), Shortest queue 22:00 — 0 cars (~15 min) · Next hours: 08:00 — 6, 09:00 — 7, 10:00 — 3, 11:00 — 3, 12:00 — 3, 13:00 — 4

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Updated:

Forecast for Rososhany (passenger cars) — updated at 08:00, covering today.

• This morning (08:00–12:00): ~55 min, moderate load (peaks at ~80 min around 08:00).
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~45 min, moderate load (peaks at ~80 min around 16:00).
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~50 min, moderate load.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~30 min, light traffic.

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

Next update: today at 10:00.
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7-day queue forecastPeak load: Sun 20.09 — 23 cars (19:00) · Shortest queue: Fri 18.09 — 0 cars (02:00) · Today (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 08:00 — 11 cars (~1 h 21 min), Shortest queue 22:00 — 0 cars (~15 min) · Next hours: 08:00 — 6, 09:00 — 7, 10:00 — 3, 11:00 — 3, 12:00 — 3, 13:00 — 4Mon 14.09: 18 cars18Mon 14Tue 15.09: 17 cars17Tue 15Wed 16.09: 10 cars10Wed 16Thu 17.09: 10 cars10Thu 17Fri 18.09: 10 cars10Fri 18Sat 19.09: 23 cars23Sat 19Sun 20.09: 23 cars23Sun 20

Peak load: Sun 20.09 — 23 cars (19:00) · Shortest queue: Fri 18.09 — 0 cars (02:00) · Today (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 08:00 — 11 cars (~1 h 21 min), Shortest queue 22:00 — 0 cars (~15 min) · Next hours: 08:00 — 6, 09:00 — 7, 10:00 — 3, 11:00 — 3, 12:00 — 3, 13:00 — 4

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Mon · 14.09.2026Peak load 02:00 · 18 cars   Shortest queue 00:00 · 0 cars
Mon 14.09: 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 — 70910:00 — 311:00 — 312:00 — 31213:00 — 414:00 — 515:00 — 41516:00 — 1117:00 — 718:00 — 51819:00 — 620:00 — 421:00 — 32122:00 — 023:00 — 3
Tue · 15.09.2026Peak load 16:00 · 17 cars   Shortest queue 02:00 · 0 cars
Tue 15.09: 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 — 1020:00 — 621:00 — 62122:00 — 023:00 — 5
Wed · 16.09.2026Peak load 16:00 · 10 cars   Shortest queue 02:00 · 0 cars
Wed 16.09: 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 — 023:00 — 3
Thu · 17.09.2026Peak load 16:00 · 10 cars   Shortest queue 02:00 · 0 cars
Thu 17.09: 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 — 023:00 — 3
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 — 620:00 — 421:00 — 32122:00 — 023:00 — 3
Sat · 19.09.2026Peak load 19:00 · 23 cars   Shortest queue 02:00 · 0 cars
Sat 19.09: Peak load 19:00 — 23 cars; Shortest queue 02:00 — 0 cars00:00 — 10001:00 — 102:00 — 0003:00 — 10304:00 — 205:00 — 306:00 — 40607:00 — 908:00 — 609:00 — 90910:00 — 811:00 — 612:00 — 41213:00 — 1114:00 — 915:00 — 61516:00 — 1417:00 — 1018:00 — 91819:00 — 232320:00 — 1821:00 — 32122:00 — 023:00 — 0
Sun · 20.09.2026Peak load 19:00 · 23 cars   Shortest queue 00:00 · 0 cars
Sun 20.09: Peak load 19:00 — 23 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 — 811:00 — 612:00 — 41213:00 — 1114:00 — 915:00 — 61516:00 — 1417:00 — 1018:00 — 91819:00 — 232320:00 — 1821:00 — 32122:00 — 023:00 — 0

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 Rososhany - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday

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Peak Hours

Travel Planning Rososhany By car

Best days: Tuesday, Friday (2 cars, ~0.5-1.5 hrs).
Avoid: Monday (675 cars).

Queue comparison by day of week

Day Cars Load Wait time
🔴 Mon675100%~24-25 hrs
🟢 Tue20%~0.5-1.5 hrs
🟢 Thu122%~1.5-2.5 hrs
🟢 Fri20%~0.5-1.5 hrs
🟢 Sat152%~1.8-2.8 hrs
🟢 Sun71%~1-2 hrs

Peak time: Monday 15:00 - 17:00 and 09:00 - 11:00.

Average wait time on Sunday: from 1440 up to 1440 min..

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which day is best to cross Rososhany by car?

Tuesday or Friday — shortest queue (2 cars, ~0.5-1.5 hrs waiting).

When to avoid crossing at Rososhany?

Monday 15:00-17:00 and 09:00-11:00 — peak load (675 cars).

What is the average queue wait time?

Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (Tue, Fri), 1-3 hrs (Thu, Sat), 1-2 hrs (Sun), 24-25 hrs (Mon).

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Best Time to Cross Rososhany today

22:00↓100%−100%
11:00↓77%−77%
10:00↓73%−73%
Based on historical data.
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Shorter queues at nearby crossings — Rososhany

0Mamalyha34 km · ≈34 min0Kelmentsi16 km · ≈16 min
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Current Data

As of 08:41, at Rososhany checkpoint there are 11 cars waiting.

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

The queue wait time before the border ≈ 40 min (~40 minutes)

based on user experience

Updated 5 days ago

Information provided for trip planning only. Actual conditions may differ. Always check the latest data before departure.
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Rososhany: 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 Rososhany 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 Rososhany 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).

Rososhany: what this crossing is

Working hours: 24/7, joint Ukrainian–Moldovan control. Vehicle types: cars, buses, minibuses, trucks ≤ 7.5 t, pedestrians. Pedestrian crossing: allowed.

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Rososhany or Mamalyha?

As of 08:41: Rososhany — 11 vehicles in the queue (wait ~81 min), Mamalyha — 0 vehicles (~15 min). They are 34 km apart, ~34 min by road. Even after the drive, Mamalyha currently saves about 32 min.

Rososhany or Kelmentsi?

As of 08:41: Rososhany — 11 vehicles in the queue (wait ~81 min), Kelmentsi — 0 vehicles (~15 min). They are 16 km apart, ~16 min by road. Even after the drive, Kelmentsi currently saves about 50 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), 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 08:41 the wait at Rososhany is 81 min. 11 vehicles are in the queue. Roughly 71 min to 91 min.
  • Usually at this hour there are 6 vehicles in the queue here; right now it is much busier than usual.
  • Nearest alternative with a shorter queue: Mamalyha — 0 vehicles, 34 km, ~34 min drive.