--- title: "Queue at Rakovets — Diakivtsi" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_143" lang: "en" ppid: "id_143" type: "checkpoint" source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data" --- [All modes](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/dyakivtsi-rakovets) [(image: Flag of Ukraine)(image: Flag of Romania)](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_45) # Queue at Rakovets — Diakivtsi - **Vehicle type:** passenger car - **Wait time:** 27 min -0% - **Status:** Much quieter than usual Updated: 14.09.2026 10:01 - **Cars in queue:** 2 - **Weather:** 17°C Database working Moving [Cars](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_143) [Pedestrians](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_144) [All queues at Romania — Ukraine border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/5/1) Today 7 days ### Forecast for next 6 hours Smart Forecast LIVE Much quieter than usual Smart forecast What the chart shows Predicted current queue: **8 cars** Peak load: **9 cars (~20 min)** Shortest queue: **5 cars (~20 min)** Smart learning factor: 0.97x ## Queue Forecast Smart Forecast Updated: 10:00, 14.09.2026 ### ⚠️ Peak load hours Better to avoid: 17:00 18:00 19:00 ### ✅ Best crossing times Recommended times: 10:00 11:00 12:00 Forecast for Rakovets (passenger cars) — updated at 10:00, covering the rest of today. • This morning (10:00–12:00): ~20 min, light traffic. • Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~25 min, light traffic (peaks at ~45 min around 16:00). • This evening (17:00–21:00): ~55 min, moderate load. • Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~45 min, moderate load. Best time to cross: This morning (10:00–12:00). Next update: today at 12:00. 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. ## 7-day queue forecast Typical daily peak queue for the week ahead 14–20 September 2026 Peak load: Sat 19.09 — 14 cars (10:00) · Shortest queue: Mon 14.09 — 1 car (00:00) · Today (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 13:00 — 9 cars (~20 min), Shortest queue 11:00 — 2 cars (~27 min) · Next hours: 11:00 — 10, 12:00 — 8, 13:00 — 9, 14:00 — 7, 15:00 — 5, 16:00 — 5 Peak load Shortest queue Mon 14.09 Peak load 10 cars Shortest queue 1 car Tue 15.09 Peak load 11 cars Shortest queue 2 cars Wed 16.09 Peak load 11 cars Shortest queue 3 cars Thu 17.09 Peak load 11 cars Shortest queue 3 cars Fri 18.09 Peak load 11 cars Shortest queue 3 cars Sat 19.09 Peak load 14 cars Shortest queue 2 cars Sun 20.09 Peak load 14 cars Shortest queue 1 car Tap a day to see the hourly forecast Mon · 14.09.2026 Peak load 11:00 · 10 cars Shortest queue 00:00 · 1 car Tue · 15.09.2026 Peak load 12:00 · 11 cars Shortest queue 23:00 · 2 cars Wed · 16.09.2026 Peak load 12:00 · 11 cars Shortest queue 02:00 · 3 cars Thu · 17.09.2026 Peak load 12:00 · 11 cars Shortest queue 02:00 · 3 cars Fri · 18.09.2026 Peak load 12:00 · 11 cars Shortest queue 02:00 · 3 cars Sat · 19.09.2026 Peak load 10:00 · 14 cars Shortest queue 23:00 · 2 cars Sun · 20.09.2026 Peak load 10:00 · 14 cars Shortest queue 00:00 · 1 car Estimated from historical patterns for this crossing. Actual queues vary. ## When is the best time to cross at Rakovets — Cars, RO → UA Typical load by day of week and hour — averages from the last 60 days of real observations Best time Tuesday, 21:00–23:00 ~1 cars Heaviest load Saturday, 13:00–15:00 ~7 cars Quietest day Friday on average 2 cars Busiest day Sunday on average 8 cars Typical load by hour Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 00 03 06 09 12 15 18 21 00 03 06 09 12 15 18 21 00 03 06 09 12 15 18 21 00 03 06 09 12 15 18 21 00 03 06 09 12 15 18 21 00 03 06 09 12 15 18 21 00 03 06 09 12 15 18 21 quiet busy Weekdays (Mon–Fri): median 2 cars · weekend: 6 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 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | | Tuesday | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 6 | — | — | 5 | 2 | 0 | — | | Wednesday | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | — | — | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | Thursday | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 14 | — | 0 | — | — | — | 9 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | Friday | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | | Saturday | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 3 | 2 | — | 7 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | | Sunday | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | ## Key takeaways - The quietest day is **Friday**: on average 2 cars in the queue. - The busiest day is **Sunday**: on average 8 cars in the queue. - The lightest traffic is usually on **Tuesday between 21:00 and 23:00**. - Peak load is on **Saturday between 13:00 and 15:00** (up to 7 cars). Calculated from 126 real measurements over the last 60 days. Which day has the shortest queue at the Rakovets (Cars, RO → UA) border crossing? Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Friday (2 cars on average). The heaviest load is on Sunday. What time of day is best to cross the border at Rakovets (Cars, RO → UA)? Queues are usually shortest on Tuesday between 21:00 and 23:00. The worst time is Saturday between 13:00 and 15:00. Data updated: 14.09.2026 · Analysis period: last 60 days · Europe/Bucharest Thanks to our user Ihor for the idea behind this page 💛 Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison ## Detailed statistics for today and yesterday ### Border Queue Analysis at the Rakovets - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday During the period 13.09.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Rakovets - 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 2 cars. The lowest point was observed at 06:00 13.09.2026 — 2 cars. The highest point was recorded at 06:00 13.09.2026 — 2 cars. **Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):** The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 2 to 2 cars. The lowest point was observed at 12:00 13.09.2026 — 2 cars. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 13.09.2026 — 2 cars. **Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):** The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 2 to 2 cars. The lowest point was observed at 18:00 13.09.2026 — 2 cars. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 13.09.2026 — 2 cars. **Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):** The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 2 to 2 cars. The lowest point was observed at 00:00 13.09.2026 — 2 cars. The highest point was recorded at 00:00 13.09.2026 — 2 cars. #### Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before ### Recommendations To avoid long queues at the Rakovets - 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 :00 and 2:00 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 Rakovets - 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 27min (2 cars) Source: nakordoni.eu Updated: 10:01 Official Data 1h 15min (10 cars) Source: politiadefrontiera.ro Updated: 10:01 Difference: -48min ## Peak Hours ### Travel Planning Rakovets **Best days:** Tuesday, Friday (4 cars, ~0.7-1.7 hrs). **Avoid:** Sunday (15 cars). ### Queue comparison by day of week | Day | Cars | Load | Wait time | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 🟢 Mon | 7 | 47% | ~1-2 hrs | | 🟢 Tue | 6 | 40% | ~0.9-1.9 hrs | | 🟡 Wed | 10 | 67% | ~1.3-2.3 hrs | | 🟡 Thu | 9 | 60% | ~1.2-2.2 hrs | | 🟢 Fri | 4 | 27% | ~0.7-1.7 hrs | | 🟢 Sat | 8 | 53% | ~1.1-2.1 hrs | | 🔴 Sun | 15 | 100% | ~1.8-2.8 hrs | **Peak time:** Monday 20:00 - 22:00 and 18:00 - 20:00. **Average wait time on Sunday:** from 171 up to 171 min.. **Based on the data,** the best time to cross the border is Friday or Tuesday, when the queue is shortest. ### Frequently Asked Questions **Which day is best to cross Rakovets by car?** Friday or Tuesday — shortest queue (4 cars, ~0.7-1.7 hrs waiting). **When to avoid crossing at Rakovets?** Sunday — peak load (15 cars). **What is the average queue wait time?** Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (Tue, Fri), 1-2 hrs (Mon), 1-3 hrs (Wed–Thu, Sat–Sun). How did you like this checkpoint? No opinions yet ## Best time to cross Rakovets today 19:00↓91%−91% 20:00↓91%−91% 21:00↓94%−94% Based on historical data. Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day ## Current Data **As of 10:01, at Rakovets checkpoint there are 2 cars waiting.** How long does it take to cross the border at Rakovets? According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 5 min (~5 minutes) based on user experience Updated 3 days ago How long is the wait in the border queue at Rakovets? The queue wait time before the border ≈ 150 min (~2 hours 30 minutes) based on user experience Updated 78 minutes ago Does the EES system work at Rakovets border crossing? EES Inactive Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Rakovets border crossing. EES is a new EU automated system being gradually implemented at Schengen Area borders. Once activated, the system will record the date, time and place of border crossing, as well as travelers' biometric data. [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/rakovets-dyakivtsi/hotel#filters) [Rest Stops Cafes and restaurants nearby](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/romania/rakovets-dyakivtsi/restaurant#filters) [Gas Stations Petrol stations near border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/romania/rakovets-dyakivtsi/gas_station#filters) [Parking Parking lots near checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/romania/rakovets-dyakivtsi/parking#filters) [ATMs Withdraw cash before crossing](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/romania/rakovets-dyakivtsi/atm#filters) [View all services](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/romania/rakovets-dyakivtsi/) No cameras available at this checkpoint ## Free flow 60 km/h 1206 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 60 km/h Nearby Road Incidents 5 Closure (image: Flag of Ukraine) 32.9 km Closure (image: Flag of Ukraine) 34 km Closure (image: Flag of Romania) 47.3 km Closure (image: Flag of Romania) 47.6 km Road works (image: Flag of Romania) 48.6 km [View all traffic incidents](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_truck_drivers/traffic?lat=48.099012&lng=26.281062&zoom=10) ## Rakovets: 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 **Rakovets** 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 Rakovets 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 ### Supermarkets nearby - [P Profi DC79, Șendriceni 16.7 km 25 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/48.099012,26.281062/47.952167,26.326826) - [(image: Lidl) Lidl Strada Constantin Dobrogeanu Gherea 25, Dorohoi 18.2 km 27 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/48.099012,26.281062/47.954938,26.397829) - [(image: Penny) Penny Bulevardul Victoriei 120, Dorohoi 19.7 km 30 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/48.099012,26.281062/47.94211,26.40545) - [(image: Lidl) Lidl Strada Simion Florea Marian 2, Siret 22.9 km 34 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/48.099012,26.281062/47.9505,26.0682) - [M My Auchan Strada 1 Decembrie, Darabani 25.7 km 39 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/48.099012,26.281062/48.1831,26.60332) [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 Equipment Rakovets Transport Type: road crossing 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: Mother and Child Room: Information not available; Toilets: Information not available; Food Facilities: Information not available; Duty Free Shops: Information not available; Mobile Communication: Information not available (contact mobile operators for details); Wi-Fi Access: Information not available; Bank Branch and/or Payment Terminal: Information not available; Border Crossing with Pets: Information not available; ### Checkpoint Control Types: Phytosanitary: Information not available Veterinary: Information not available Ecological: Information not available Sanitary: Information not available Cultural Heritage Control: Information not available International Road Transport Control: Information not available Total number of lanes: Romania: Information not available Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Information not available Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate. ## Weather ## Weather at checkpoint Rakovets Weather now: **14°C**, Cloudy [Weather at all border crossings](https://nakordoni.eu/en/weather) ## User Reviews ### Reviews about the checkpoint Rakovets, 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 Rakovets Address: Romania, Border Crossing Rakovets GPS Coordinates: 48.099012, 26.281062 [Show on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/maps/ro-ua#id_143) ### How to get there Rakovets border crossing is located on the border between Romania and Ukraine. ### Nearest checkpoints - [Siret](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_138) – 20.5 km - [Siret](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_139) – 20.5 km - [Vicovu de Sus](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_141) – 51.9 km - [Sighetu Marmatiei](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_136) – 179.6 km - [Halmeu](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_135) – 243.9 km ## News at this checkpoint ### [Independence Day Ukraine border queue forecast 24.08.2026](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-08-20/queue-prognosis-independence-day-2026-08-24) 20.08.2026 ### [Assumption Day 15.08.2026: Ukraine–Poland, Romania queue forecast](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-08-13/queue-prognosis-assumption-day-2026-08-15) 13.08.2026 ### [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 ### [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 [All queues at Romania-Ukraine border → 19](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)