Forecast for next 6 hours
Forecast is based on historical data and current trends. Day of week, time of day, and seasonality are taken into account.
Mon · 14.09.2026
Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 14:00, 15:00, 16:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00.
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Today (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 13:00 — 17 cars (~1 h 41 min), Shortest queue 09:00 — 6 cars (~46 min) · Next hours: 08:00 — 3, 09:00 — 6, 10:00 — 9, 11:00 — 11, 12:00 — 14, 13:00 — 17
Queue Forecast Smart Forecast
• This morning (07:00–12:00): ~50 min, moderate load (peaks at ~70 min around 11:00).
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~95 min, busy.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~80 min, busy.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~40 min, moderate load.
Best time to cross: Late tonight (21:00–00:00).
Next update: today at 08:00.
Estimated from historical patterns for this crossing. Actual queues vary.
When is the best time to cross at Dobrakovo — Cars, ME → RS
Typical load by day of week and hour — averages from the last 60 days of real observations
Typical load by hour
Weekdays (Mon–Fri): median 6 cars · weekend: 10 cars
Weekly picture: days × hours
| on average | 00:00 | 01:00 | 02:00 | 03:00 | 04:00 | 05:00 | 06:00 | 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | 20:00 | 21:00 | 22:00 | 23:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 7 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 19 | 11 | 18 | 17 | 22 | 21 | 16 | 19 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| Tuesday | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 2 |
| Wednesday | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 17 | 20 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Thursday | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 16 | 14 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 4 |
| Friday | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 19 | 18 | 12 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 4 |
| Saturday | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 19 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 21 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Sunday | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | 6 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 22 | 27 | 18 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 1 |
Key takeaways
- The quietest day is Tuesday: on average 7 cars in the queue.
- The busiest day is Sunday: on average 12 cars in the queue.
- The lightest traffic is usually on Monday between 03:00 and 05:00.
- Peak load is on Saturday between 10:00 and 12:00 (up to 24 cars).
Calculated from 1 624 real measurements over the last 60 days.
Which day has the shortest queue at the Dobrakovo (Cars, ME → RS) border crossing?
Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Tuesday (7 cars on average). The heaviest load is on Sunday.
What time of day is best to cross the border at Dobrakovo (Cars, ME → RS)?
Queues are usually shortest on Monday between 03:00 and 05:00. The worst time is Saturday between 10:00 and 12:00.
Data updated: 14.09.2026 · Analysis period: last 60 days · Europe/Podgorica
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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 Dobrakovo - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 13.09.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Dobrakovo - 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 2 to 8 cars. The lowest point was observed at 06:00 13.09.2026 — 2 cars. The highest point was recorded at 07:00 13.09.2026 — 8 cars.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 4 cars. The lowest point was observed at 15:00 13.09.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 13.09.2026 — 4 cars.
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 3 cars. The lowest point was observed at 18:00 13.09.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 19:00 13.09.2026 — 3 cars.
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 3 cars. The lowest point was observed at 04:00 13.09.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 00:00 13.09.2026 — 3 cars.
Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before
Recommendations
To avoid long queues at the Dobrakovo - 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 4:00 and 15:00 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 Dobrakovo - 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 Dobrakovo By car
Best days:
Tuesday–Wednesday (7 cars,
~0.8-1.8 hrs).
Avoid:
Sunday (11 cars).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Cars | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟠 Mon | 9 | 82% | ~1-2 hrs |
| 🟡 Tue | 7 | 64% | ~0.8-1.8 hrs |
| 🟡 Wed | 8 | 73% | ~0.9-1.9 hrs |
| 🟠 Thu | 9 | 82% | ~1-2 hrs |
| 🔴 Fri | 10 | 91% | ~1.1-2.1 hrs |
| 🔴 Sat | 10 | 91% | ~1.1-2.1 hrs |
| 🔴 Sun | 11 | 100% | ~1.2-2.2 hrs |
Peak time: Monday 13:00 - 15:00 and 10:00 - 12:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 35 up to 170 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Tuesday or Wednesday, when the queue is shortest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which day is best to cross Dobrakovo by car?
Tuesday or Wednesday — shortest queue (7 cars, ~0.8-1.8 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Dobrakovo?
Sunday — peak load (11 cars).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (Tue–Wed), 1-2 hrs (Mon, Thu), 1-3 hrs (Fri–Sun).
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Current Data
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In online mode using a webcam at the border you can view queues at the checkpoint Dobrakovo.
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Required Documents · green card · vehicle requirements · customs · vignette
Required Documents
Green Card Insurance: Activation Time
Green Card is mandatory vehicle insurance for all cars. Important to know:
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)
Plan one day ahead! Without valid Green Card you cannot cross the border.
Buy Green Card online:
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)
- 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
- 200 cigarettes
- 100 cigarillos
- 50 cigars
- 250g tobacco
Package must be sealed!
- 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!
- Up to €10,000 — NO declaration needed
- Over €10,000 — MUST declare
- Clothing, shoes (reasonable amount)
- Cosmetics (for personal use)
- Electronics (one laptop, one phone)
- Medicine (with prescription)
PROHIBITED
- ANY weapon (even non-functional)
- Ammunition
- Knives with blade >12 cm
- ALL recreational drugs — STRICTLY PROHIBITED
- Prescription medicine — only with prescription
- Archaeological artifacts (without permits)
- Paintings, icons from old churches
- RAW meat
- Unpasteurized milk
- Eggs
Facilities
Checkpoint Characteristics and Equipment Dobrakovo
Transport Type: road crossing
Amenities:
Checkpoint Control Types:
Total number of lanes: Montenegro: Information not available
Total number of lanes: Serbia: Information not available
Nearest airports
If the border queue is too long, these airports nearby have a live departures board.
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Contacts and address of checkpoint Dobrakovo
Address: Montenegro, Border Crossing Dobrakovo
GPS Coordinates: 43.143293, 19.780077 Show on map
How to get there
Dobrakovo border crossing is located on the border between Montenegro and Serbia.
Nearest checkpoints
- Dračenovac – 51.3 km
- Ranče – 52.3 km
News
Emergency Contacts & Support
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.
At a glance
- As of 04:45 the wait at Dobrakovo is 20 min. 1 vehicles are in the queue.
- Over the last 60 days the quietest day is Tuesday, the quietest window is 04:00–06:00.