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As of 06:24 the wait at Ustyluh is ≈348 hr 15 min. 174 vehicles are in the queue.

Updated (local time, UTC+3)

For trucks at Ukrainian crossings the wait time is the estimated time until you are called from the electronic queue (eCherha), not time spent standing in a physical line.

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Queue at Ustyluh — Zosyn (cargo transport)

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≈348 hr 15 min
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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

LIVE174 trucks (~348 h 15 min)As usual

As of 06:13 there are 174 trucks in the queue, estimated wait ~348 h 15 min; usually at this hour: 160 trucks (as usual).

Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 06:00 — 174 trucks (~348 h 15 min), Shortest queue 21:00 — 63 trucks (~72 h 0 min) · Next hours: 06:00 — 160, 07:00 — 108, 08:00 — 89, 09:00 — 89, 10:00 — 86, 11:00 — 8505:00 — 175 trucks · Actual05Predicted · 06:00 — 160 trucksNow · 06:00 — 174 trucks · Wait time ~348 h 15 min174Now07:00 — 108 trucks · Wait time ~348 h 15 min1080708:00 — 89 trucks · Wait time ~72 h 0 min890809:00 — 89 trucks · Wait time ~72 h 0 min890910:00 — 86 trucks · Wait time ~72 h 0 min861011:00 — 85 trucks · Wait time ~72 h 0 min851112:00 — 84 trucks · Wait time ~72 h 0 min1213:00 — 71 trucks · Wait time ~72 h 0 min13
Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 06:00 — 174 trucks (~348 h 15 min), Shortest queue 21:00 — 63 trucks (~72 h 0 min) · Next hours: 06:00 — 160, 07:00 — 108, 08:00 — 89, 09:00 — 89, 10:00 — 86, 11:00 — 8500:00 — 265 trucks · Actual0001:00 — 190 trucks · Actual02:00 — 186 trucks · Actual03:00 — 182 trucks · Actual0304:00 — 179 trucks · Actual05:00 — 175 trucks · ActualPredicted · 06:00 — 160 trucksNow · 06:00 — 174 trucks · Wait time ~348 h 15 min174Now07:00 — 108 trucks · Wait time ~348 h 15 min10808:00 — 89 trucks · Wait time ~72 h 0 min8909:00 — 89 trucks · Wait time ~72 h 0 min890910:00 — 86 trucks · Wait time ~72 h 0 min8611:00 — 85 trucks · Wait time ~72 h 0 min8512:00 — 84 trucks · Wait time ~72 h 0 min1213:00 — 71 trucks · Wait time ~72 h 0 min14:00 — 71 trucks · Wait time ~72 h 0 min15:00 — 70 trucks · Wait time ~72 h 0 min1516:00 — 65 trucks · Wait time ~72 h 0 min17:00 — 69 trucks · Wait time ~72 h 0 min18:00 — 64 trucks · Wait time ~72 h 0 min1819:00 — 67 trucks · Wait time ~72 h 0 min20:00 — 68 trucks · Wait time ~72 h 0 min21:00 — 63 trucks · Wait time ~72 h 0 min2122:00 — 72 trucks · Wait time ~72 h 0 min23:00 — 63 trucks · Wait time ~72 h 0 min
05:00175 trucks
Now174 trucks~348 h 15 minPeak load
07:00108 trucks~348 h 15 min
08:0089 trucks~72 h 0 min
09:0089 trucks~72 h 0 min
10:0086 trucks~72 h 0 min
11:0085 trucks~72 h 0 min
12:0084 trucks~72 h 0 min
13:0071 trucks~72 h 0 min
00:00265 trucks
01:00190 trucks
02:00186 trucks
03:00182 trucks
04:00179 trucks
05:00175 trucks
Now174 trucks~348 h 15 minPeak load
07:00108 trucks~348 h 15 min
08:0089 trucks~72 h 0 min
09:0089 trucks~72 h 0 min
10:0086 trucks~72 h 0 min
11:0085 trucks~72 h 0 min
12:0084 trucks~72 h 0 min
13:0071 trucks~72 h 0 min
14:0071 trucks~72 h 0 min
15:0070 trucks~72 h 0 min
16:0065 trucks~72 h 0 min
17:0069 trucks~72 h 0 min
18:0064 trucks~72 h 0 minRecommended times
19:0067 trucks~72 h 0 min
20:0068 trucks~72 h 0 min
21:0063 trucks~72 h 0 minBetter to avoid
22:0072 trucks~72 h 0 minBetter to avoid
23:0063 trucks~72 h 0 minBetter to avoid

Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 21:00, 22:00, 23:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 18:00, 21:00, 23:00.

ActualNowPredicted 160Trucks

Today (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 06:00 — 174 trucks (~348 h 15 min), Shortest queue 21:00 — 63 trucks (~72 h 0 min) · Next hours: 06:00 — 160, 07:00 — 108, 08:00 — 89, 09:00 — 89, 10:00 — 86, 11:00 — 85

Queue Forecast Smart Forecast

Updated:

Forecast for Ustyluh (trucks) — updated at 06:00, covering today.

• This morning (06:00–12:00): ~164 h, very busy (peaks at ~348 h around 11:00).
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~72 h, very busy.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~72 h, very busy.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~72 h, very busy.

Best time to cross: Midday today (12:00–17:00).

Next update: today at 08:00.
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7-day queue forecastPeak load: Tue 15.09 — 258 trucks (06:00) · Shortest queue: Sat 19.09 — 1 truck (07:00) · Today (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 06:00 — 174 trucks (~348 h 15 min), Shortest queue 21:00 — 63 trucks (~72 h 0 min) · Next hours: 06:00 — 160, 07:00 — 108, 08:00 — 89, 09:00 — 89, 10:00 — 86, 11:00 — 85Mon 14.09: 160 trucks160Mon 14Tue 15.09: 258 trucks258Tue 15Wed 16.09: 157 trucks157Wed 16Thu 17.09: 159 trucks159Thu 17Fri 18.09: 166 trucks166Fri 18Sat 19.09: 150 trucks150Sat 19Sun 20.09: 153 trucks153Sun 20

Peak load: Tue 15.09 — 258 trucks (06:00) · Shortest queue: Sat 19.09 — 1 truck (07:00) · Today (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 06:00 — 174 trucks (~348 h 15 min), Shortest queue 21:00 — 63 trucks (~72 h 0 min) · Next hours: 06:00 — 160, 07:00 — 108, 08:00 — 89, 09:00 — 89, 10:00 — 86, 11:00 — 85

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Mon · 14.09.2026Peak load 06:00 · 160 trucks   Shortest queue 21:00 · 63 trucks
Mon 14.09: Peak load 06:00 — 160 trucks; Shortest queue 21:00 — 63 trucks00:00 — 1550001:00 — 14902:00 — 14603:00 — 950304:00 — 8905:00 — 11206:00 — 1601600607:00 — 10808:00 — 8909:00 — 890910:00 — 8611:00 — 8512:00 — 841213:00 — 7114:00 — 7115:00 — 701516:00 — 6517:00 — 6918:00 — 641819:00 — 6720:00 — 6821:00 — 63632122:00 — 7223:00 — 63
Tue · 15.09.2026Peak load 06:00 · 258 trucks   Shortest queue 07:00 · 36 trucks
Tue 15.09: Peak load 06:00 — 258 trucks; Shortest queue 07:00 — 36 trucks00:00 — 600001:00 — 6102:00 — 5103:00 — 1540304:00 — 14405:00 — 18106:00 — 2582580607:00 — 363608:00 — 14009:00 — 1240910:00 — 11811:00 — 11712:00 — 1101213:00 — 11514:00 — 11515:00 — 1131516:00 — 10617:00 — 11118:00 — 1041819:00 — 10820:00 — 11021:00 — 1022122:00 — 11723:00 — 102
Wed · 16.09.2026Peak load 06:00 · 157 trucks   Shortest queue 07:00 · 22 trucks
Wed 16.09: Peak load 06:00 — 157 trucks; Shortest queue 07:00 — 22 trucks00:00 — 970001:00 — 9902:00 — 8303:00 — 940304:00 — 8705:00 — 11006:00 — 1571570607:00 — 222208:00 — 8509:00 — 750910:00 — 7111:00 — 7112:00 — 671213:00 — 7014:00 — 7015:00 — 691516:00 — 6417:00 — 6818:00 — 631819:00 — 6520:00 — 6621:00 — 622122:00 — 7123:00 — 62
Thu · 17.09.2026Peak load 06:00 · 159 trucks   Shortest queue 07:00 · 22 trucks
Thu 17.09: Peak load 06:00 — 159 trucks; Shortest queue 07:00 — 22 trucks00:00 — 590001:00 — 6002:00 — 5003:00 — 950304:00 — 8805:00 — 11206:00 — 1591590607:00 — 222208:00 — 8609:00 — 760910:00 — 7211:00 — 7212:00 — 681213:00 — 10814:00 — 10815:00 — 1061516:00 — 9917:00 — 10418:00 — 981819:00 — 10120:00 — 10321:00 — 962122:00 — 10923:00 — 96
Fri · 18.09.2026Peak load 06:00 · 166 trucks   Shortest queue 07:00 · 23 trucks
Fri 18.09: Peak load 06:00 — 166 trucks; Shortest queue 07:00 — 23 trucks00:00 — 910001:00 — 9302:00 — 7703:00 — 990304:00 — 9205:00 — 11606:00 — 1661660607:00 — 232308:00 — 9009:00 — 790910:00 — 7511:00 — 7512:00 — 711213:00 — 7414:00 — 7415:00 — 731516:00 — 6817:00 — 7118:00 — 671819:00 — 6920:00 — 7021:00 — 662122:00 — 7523:00 — 66
Sat · 19.09.2026Peak load 23:00 · 150 trucks   Shortest queue 07:00 · 1 truck
Sat 19.09: Peak load 23:00 — 150 trucks; Shortest queue 07:00 — 1 truck00:00 — 620001:00 — 6302:00 — 5303:00 — 100304:00 — 605:00 — 406:00 — 200607:00 — 1108:00 — 309:00 — 50910:00 — 311:00 — 612:00 — 71213:00 — 614:00 — 715:00 — 81516:00 — 5017:00 — 3818:00 — 911819:00 — 11620:00 — 11921:00 — 1252122:00 — 14823:00 — 150150
Sun · 20.09.2026Peak load 00:00 · 153 trucks   Shortest queue 07:00 · 1 truck
Sun 20.09: Peak load 00:00 — 153 trucks; Shortest queue 07:00 — 1 truck00:00 — 1531530001:00 — 14802:00 — 14403:00 — 100304:00 — 605:00 — 406:00 — 200607:00 — 1108:00 — 309:00 — 50910:00 — 311:00 — 612:00 — 71213:00 — 614:00 — 715:00 — 81516:00 — 5017:00 — 3818:00 — 921819:00 — 11820:00 — 12021:00 — 1262122:00 — 14923:00 — 151

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

When is the best time to cross at Ustyluh — Trucks, UA → PL

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

Best time
Friday, 14:00–18:00
~2 trucks
Heaviest load
Sunday, 00:00–04:00
~205 trucks
Quietest day
Friday
on average 15 trucks
Busiest day
Sunday
on average 197 trucks
Typical load by hour
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Weekdays (Mon–Fri): median 137 trucks · weekend: 193 trucks

Weekly picture: days × hours
Weekly picture: days × hours — Ustyluh (Trucks, UA → PL) (trucks)
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Monday192194195192190186169179179175173173175175179175184178182191185186181
Tuesday187181188188184182184170171170170165169165160159161168167168169165164
Wednesday167164162158158152168145140138136138128124124123121120114113110110110
Thursday106106103100979285827975757367666259545550494944
Friday44403828322944161516101032232334444
Saturday34653283442354111871163187198199201203
Sunday204205204205203199203195195189184196192194196193198200198201196195197

Key takeaways

  • The quietest day is Friday: on average 15 trucks in the queue.
  • The busiest day is Sunday: on average 197 trucks in the queue.
  • The lightest traffic is usually on Friday between 14:00 and 18:00.
  • Peak load is on Sunday between 00:00 and 04:00 (up to 205 trucks).

Calculated from 5 814 real measurements over the last 60 days.

Which day has the shortest queue at the Ustyluh (Trucks, UA → PL) border crossing?

Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Friday (15 trucks on average). The heaviest load is on Sunday.

What time of day is best to cross the border at Ustyluh (Trucks, UA → PL)?

Queues are usually shortest on Friday between 14:00 and 18:00. The worst time is Sunday between 00:00 and 04:00.

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 Ustyluh - cargo transport checkpoint for Yesterday

During the period 13.09.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Ustyluh - cargo transport checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded:

Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):
No data for Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00).

Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
No data for Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00).

Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
No data for Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00).

Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
No data for Night hours (00:00 - 06:00).

Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before

Recommendations

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Plan your trips in advance using up-to-date border queue information at the Ustyluh - cargo transport 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
348h 15min
(174 cars)
Source: nakordoni.eu
Updated: 06:13
Official Data
72h
(174 cars)
Source: State Border Guard of Ukraine
Updated: 06:40
Difference: +276h 15min

Peak Hours

Travel Planning Ustyluh By freight transport

Best days: Thursday–Friday (9 trucks, ~18.3-19.3 hrs).
Avoid: Sunday (148 trucks).

Queue comparison by day of week

Day Trucks Load Wait time
🔴 Mon13491%~72-73 hrs
🟠 Tue11276%~72-73 hrs
🟢 Wed8054%~72-73 hrs
🟢 Thu3826%~72-73 hrs
🟢 Fri96%~18.3-19.3 hrs
🟢 Sat5940%~72-73 hrs
🔴 Sun148100%~72-73 hrs

Peak time: Monday 02:00 - 04:00 and 01:00 - 03:00.

Average wait time on Sunday: from 4320 up to 4320 min..

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which day is best to cross Ustyluh by truck?

Friday or Thursday — shortest queue (9 trucks, ~18.3-19.3 hrs waiting).

When to avoid crossing at Ustyluh?

Sunday — peak load (148 trucks).

What is the average queue wait time?

Depends on the day: 18-20 hrs (Fri), 72-73 hrs (Mon–Thu, Sat–Sun).

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Best Time to Cross Ustyluh today

21:00↓64%−64%
23:00↓64%−64%
18:00↓63%−63%

Current Data

As of 06:24, at Ustyluh checkpoint there are 174 cargo vehicles waiting.

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

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

based on user experience

Updated 57 days ago

Does the EES system work at Ustyluh border crossing?

EES Active

Yes, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is active at Ustyluh border crossing. EES is an EU automated system for registering entry and exit of third-country nationals crossing the external borders of the Schengen Area.

The system records the date, time and place of border crossing, as well as biometric data (fingerprints and facial photo).

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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Ustyluh: Ukrainian border-guard shift change at the Ukrainian–Polish border — when and how long to wait

Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side of Ustyluh 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 trucks at Ustyluh 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.

At the neighboring Poland checkpoint the border-guard shift change happens at the same local times, but Poland is on Central European Time — one hour behind Kyiv — so there it falls around 07:00 and 19:00 Kyiv time. Because the two shifts overlap, the slowdown stretches into wider windows on both sides: roughly 07:00–08:30 in the morning and 19:00–20:30 in the evening (Kyiv time). During these intervals, processing on both sides can noticeably slow down.

Ustyluh: what this crossing is

Operating hours: 24/7. Vehicle types: passenger cars, minibuses, small buses and trucks up to 3.5 t. Heavy trucks are redirected to Yahodyn–Dorohusk or Krakovets–Korczowa.

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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: Polish Border Guard, KAS (Polish Customs)

Data source: Nakordoni’s own estimate, built from the sources listed above

Updated (local time, UTC+3)

At a glance

  • As of 06:24 the wait at Ustyluh is ≈348 hr 15 min. 174 vehicles are in the queue.
  • Usually at this hour there are 160 vehicles in the queue here; right now it is as usual.
  • Over the last 60 days the quietest day is Friday, the quietest window is 14:00–16:00.