--- title: "Queue at Halmeu — Diakove" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_135" lang: "en" ppid: "id_135" type: "checkpoint" source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data" --- [All modes](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/dyakove-khalmeu) [🇺🇦→🇷🇴](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_37) # Queue at Halmeu — Diakove - **Vehicle type:** passenger car - **Wait time:** 39 min -0% - **Status:** Quieter than usual Updated: 16.07.2026 20:50 - **Cars in queue:** 4 - **Weather:** 26°C Database working Moving [Cars](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_135) [Buses](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_277) [Trucks <7.5 t](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_354) [All queues at Romania — Ukraine border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/5/1) ### Forecast for next 6 hours LIVE Quieter than usual Predicted What the chart shows Predicted current queue: **5 cars** Peak load: **10 cars (~1 h 16 min)** Shortest queue: **0 cars (~15 min)** ### 7-day queue forecast Typical daily peak queue for the week ahead Estimated from historical patterns for this crossing. Actual queues vary. How did you like this checkpoint? No opinions yet ## Best time to cross Halmeu tomorrow 09:00 typical queue Based on historical data. Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day ## Shorter queues at nearby crossings — Halmeu [2 Sighetu Marmatiei 66 km−2 cars](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_136) [2 Vicovu de Sus 195 km−2 cars](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_141) [2 Rakovets 307 km−2 cars](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_143) Here: **4** cars ## Current Data **As of 20:50, at Halmeu checkpoint there are 4 cars waiting.** How long does it take to cross the border at Halmeu? According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 40 min (~40 minutes) based on user experience Last updated: Updated 19 days ago How long is the wait in the border queue at Halmeu? The queue wait time before the border ≈ 180 min (~3 hours) based on user experience Last updated: Updated 19 days ago Does the EES system work at Halmeu border crossing? EES Active Yes, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is active at Halmeu 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](https://nakordoni.eu/en/p/ees) Information provided for trip planning only. Actual conditions may differ. Always check the latest data before departure. ### Nearby Services [Hotels Nearby Book accommodation near checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/romania/khalmeu-dyakove/hotel#filters) [Rest Stops Cafes and restaurants nearby](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/romania/khalmeu-dyakove/restaurant#filters) [Gas Stations Petrol stations near border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/romania/khalmeu-dyakove/gas_station#filters) [Parking Parking lots near checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/romania/khalmeu-dyakove/parking#filters) [ATMs Withdraw cash before crossing](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/romania/khalmeu-dyakove/atm#filters) [View all services](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/romania/khalmeu-dyakove/) No cameras available at this checkpoint ## Free flow 40 km/h 1 h ago Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de. Free flow 40 km/h ## Halmeu: 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 **Halmeu** 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 Halmeu 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). ## Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday ##### Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours Real Data Increased Load Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison ## Detailed statistics for today and yesterday ### Border Queue Analysis at the Halmeu - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday During the period 15.07.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Halmeu - passenger car checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded: **Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):** The number of vehicles during Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00). The lowest point was observed at 09:00 15.07.2026 — 4 cars. The highest point was recorded at 09:00 15.07.2026 — 4 cars. **Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):** The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 13:00 15.07.2026 — 4 cars. The highest point was recorded at 13:00 15.07.2026 — 4 cars. **Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):** The number of vehicles during Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00). The lowest point was observed at 19:00 15.07.2026 — 4 cars. The highest point was recorded at 19:00 15.07.2026 — 4 cars. **Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):** The number of vehicles during Night hours (00:00 - 06:00). The lowest point was observed at 01:00 15.07.2026 — 4 cars. The highest point was recorded at 01:00 15.07.2026 — 4 cars. #### Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before ### Recommendations To avoid long queues at the Halmeu - 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 1:00 and 3:00 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 Halmeu - 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 39min (4 cars) Source: nakordoni.eu Updated: 20:50 Official Data 3h 15min (30 cars) Source: politiadefrontiera.ro Updated: 21:06 Difference: -2h 36min ## Peak Hours ### Travel Planning Halmeu **Best days:** Monday-Saturday (8 cars, ~0.8-1.8 hrs). **Avoid:** Saturday (80 cars). ### Queue comparison by day of week | Day | Cars | Load | Wait time | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 🟢 Mon | 8 | 10% | ~0.8-1.8 hrs | | 🔴 Sat | 80 | 100% | ~8-9 hrs | **Based on the data,** the best time to cross the border is Monday or Saturday, when the queue is shortest. ### Frequently Asked Questions **Which day is best to cross Halmeu by car?** Monday or Saturday — shortest queue (8 cars, ~0.8-1.8 hrs waiting). **When to avoid crossing at Halmeu?** Saturday — peak load (80 cars). **What is the average queue wait time?** Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (Mon), 8-9 hrs (Sat). ### Supermarkets nearby - [(image: Penny) Penny Drumul Vinului Sătmărean Halmeu Vii-Orașu Nou, Turț 15.2 km 23 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/47.99206,23.00258/47.987861,23.207373) - [M My Auchan Strada Scânteii, Livada 16.9 km 25 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/47.99206,23.00258/47.86359,23.12486) - [(image: Lidl) Lidl Strada Rodnei 54, Satu Mare 23.4 km 35 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/47.99206,23.00258/47.797437,22.884259) - [(image: Kaufland) Kaufland Strada Corvinilor 1, Satu Mare 24.1 km 36 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/47.99206,23.00258/47.790128,22.885422) - [(image: Kaufland) Kaufland Strada Dunării 9, Satu Mare 24.9 km 37 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/47.99206,23.00258/47.78527,22.872935) [All stores on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/shopping/supermarkets) Required Documents · green card · vehicle requirements · customs · vignette ## Required Documents ## Documents for crossing the border from the EU Information about the documents required for leaving the EU will be available here soon. ### Customs Rules: What You Can Transport ALLOWED (with limits) Alcohol (for adults 18+) - 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 Tobacco products (for adults 18+) - 200 cigarettes - 100 cigarillos - 50 cigars - 250g tobacco **Package must be sealed!** Food products - 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! Cash - Up to €10,000 — NO declaration needed - Over €10,000 — MUST declare Personal belongings - Clothing, shoes (reasonable amount) - Cosmetics (for personal use) - Electronics (one laptop, one phone) - Medicine (with prescription) PROHIBITED **Weapons & Ammunition** - ANY weapon (even non-functional) - Ammunition - Knives with blade >12 cm **Drugs** - ALL recreational drugs — STRICTLY PROHIBITED - Prescription medicine — only with prescription **Cultural valuables** - Archaeological artifacts (without permits) - Paintings, icons from old churches **Animal products (without certificates)** - RAW meat - Unpasteurized milk - Eggs If in doubt — declare it! Better to declare than to hide. ## Facilities ### Checkpoint Characteristics and Facilities Halmeu Transport Type: automobile Working Hours: 24/7 | Day of Week | Working Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 24 Hours a Day | | Tuesday | 24 Hours a Day | | Wednesday | 24 Hours a Day | | Thursday | 24 Hours a Day | | Friday | 24 Hours a Day | | Saturday | 24 Hours a Day | | Sunday | 24 Hours a Day | ### Amenities: Room for Mother and Child: Data not found; Toilets: Data not found; Food Facilities: Data not found; Duty-Free Shops: Data not found; Mobile Communication: Data not found (details provided by mobile operators); Wi-Fi Access: Data not found; Bank Branch and/or Payment Terminal: Data not found; Crossing with Pets: Data not found; ### Checkpoint Controls: Phytosanitary: Data not found Veterinary: Data not found Ecological: Data not found Sanitary: Data not found Cultural Heritage Control: Data not found International Road_transport Control: Data not found Total number of lanes: Romania: Data not found Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Data not found Information about the working schedule and services might be inaccurate. ## Weather ## Weather at checkpoint Halmeu Weather now: **25°C**, Cloudy [Weather at all border crossings](https://nakordoni.eu/en/weather) ## User Reviews ### Reviews about the checkpoint Halmeu, 0.0 ☆☆☆☆☆ No opinions yet All Positive Negative This review(s) reflects the subjective opinion of a service user, and not the official position of NaKordoni.eu. ## Contacts & Map ## Contacts and address of checkpoint Halmeu Address: Halmeu 447145, Romania Phone: +40 261 773 035 Email: [vamahalmeu@customs.ro](mailto:vamahalmeu@customs.ro) GPS Coordinates: 47.99206, 23.00258 [Show on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/maps/ro-ua#id_135) ### How to get there by car: from Bucharest via the E81 highway to Pitești, from Pitești via the E81 highway to Râmnicu Vâlcea, from Râmnicu Vâlcea via the E81 highway to Sibiu, from Sibiu via the E81 highway to Sebeș, from Sebeș via the E81 highway to Alba Iulia, from Alba Iulia via the E81 highway to Turda, from Turda via the E81 highway to Cluj-Napoca, from Cluj-Napoca via the E576 highway to Dej, from Dej via the E58 highway to Baia Mare, from Baia Mare via the E58 highway to Livada, from Livada via the E81 highway to Halmeu and further to the Halmeu checkpoint. ##### Nearest border checkpoints - [Sighetu Marmatiei](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_136) – 65.7 км - [Vicovu de Sus](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_141) – 194.9 км - [Siret](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_138) – 227.7 км - [Rakovets](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_143) – 307.2 км ## News at this checkpoint ### [Constitution Day Border Queue Forecast — 28.06.2026](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-06-22/queue-prognosis-constitution-day-2026-06-28) 22.06.2026 ### [New EU Customs Rules: Why Trucks May Wait Longer at Borders with Romania, Poland and Slovakia](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-06-03/novi-mytni-pravyla-ies-chomu-vantazhivky-mozhut-dovshe-stoiaty-na-kordoni-z-rumuniieiu) 03.06.2026 ### [Whit Monday Queue Forecast — Ukraine ↔ Romania 01.06.2026](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-05-31/queue-prognosis-whit-monday-ukraine-romania-2026-06-01) 31.05.2026 ### [Children's Day Border Queue Forecast — Ukraine–Moldova & Romania 01.06.2026](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-05-31/queue-prognosis-children-s-day-2026-06-01) 31.05.2026 ### [Pentecost Border Queue Forecast — Ukraine’s Western Corridors 31.05.2026](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-05-30/queue-prognosis-pentecost-2026-05-31) 30.05.2026 [All news →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news) ### Emergency Contacts & Support **Romania Emergency Services** - [112 — universal emergency](tel:112) **Ukraine Emergency Services** - [112 — universal emergency](tel:112) - [102 — police](tel:102) - [103 — ambulance](tel:103) - [101 — fire department](tel:101) **Roadside Assistance** - [ACR Auto Club: +40-21-9222](tel:) **Roadside Assistance** - [Ukravtodor: 0-800-503-508 (free)](tel:0800503508) Always carry your passport and vehicle documents! ### Other border crossings Compare queues at all crossings [Compare queues at all crossings → 17](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/5/1) ## Useful Information for Border Crossing [Documents for border crossing →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/p/rules) [Customs rules & import limits →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/p/customs) [Green Card car insurance →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/p/green_card) [EES system — what you need to know →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/p/ees/what-is-the-entry-exit-system) [Maps & Services →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/explore) [Find Fastest Crossing →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/best-crossing) [All border crossings →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp)