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Time of day
Showing data for: 2026.06.01 – 2026.08.31
Last reporting
15 min
 ·  10.07.2026
Best 2-hour window (any day)
11:00 – 13:00
Typically 10 min  ·  up to 60 on a busy day
Best day of week
Monday
Typically 12 min  ·  up to 15 on a busy day
Total readings
274
across all days and hours
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Today

Wait time heatmap — by day and hour (local time Montenegro)

Numbers show the usual wait · small number = how many reports

≤ 30 min
31 – 90 min
> 90 min
no data
00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Mon 10 n=1 9 n=1 15 n=1 10 n=1 9 n=1 15 n=1 10 n=1 9 n=1 15 n=1 10 n=1 9 n=1 11 n=1 10 n=1 9 n=1 14 n=1 13 n=1 11 n=1 14 n=1 22 n=1 15 n=1 14 n=1 13 n=1 15 n=1 14 n=1
Tue 9 n=1 11 n=1 14 n=1 9 n=1 10 n=1 13 n=1 11 n=1 10 n=1 13 n=1 10 n=1 9 n=1 10 n=1 9 n=1 10 n=1 19 n=3 15 n=1 10 n=1 33 n=3 29 n=3 17 n=4 14 n=2 13 n=1 20 n=3 17 n=3
Wed 14 n=3 17 n=3 19 n=3 14 n=3 9 n=2 15 n=1 19 n=3 14 n=4 14 n=2 9 n=1 28 n=3 28 n=3 11 n=2 10 n=1 37 n=3 22 n=4 10 n=2 12 n=2 25 n=4 17 n=4 22 n=4 14 n=2 12 n=2 19 n=3
Thu 10 n=1 9 n=1 19 n=3 10 n=1 9 n=2 15 n=1 10 n=1 9 n=1 22 n=3 28 n=3 9 n=2 11 n=1 10 n=2 14 n=4 15 n=1 14 n=2 34 n=3 15 n=1 25 n=3 13 n=1 32 n=3 21 n=3 22 n=4 19 n=3
Fri 9 n=1 14 n=3 12 n=2 11 n=1 14 n=3 21 n=3 10 n=2 9 n=1 28 n=3 25 n=3 19 n=3 10 n=3 9 n=2 12 n=3 20 n=5 15 n=3 11 n=2 13 n=1 23 n=1 14 n=1 13 n=1 15 n=1 14 n=1 13 n=1
Sat 11 n=1 10 n=1 13 n=1 11 n=1 10 n=1 13 n=1 11 n=1 10 n=1 13 n=1 10 n=1 9 n=1 10 n=1 9 n=1 10 n=1 13 n=1 14 n=1 9 n=1 15 n=1 23 n=1 13 n=1 15 n=1 14 n=1 13 n=1 15 n=1
Sun 10 n=1 9 n=1 14 n=1 9 n=1 11 n=1 14 n=1 9 n=1 11 n=1 14 n=1 9 n=1 10 n=1 9 n=1 11 n=1 10 n=1 13 n=1 15 n=1 10 n=1 13 n=1 23 n=1 14 n=1 13 n=1 15 n=1 14 n=1 13 n=1

Best individual hours across all days

#1
03:00
Typically 12 min
up to 25 · 9 samples
12 min
#2
00:00
Typically 12 min
up to 30 · 9 samples
12 min
#3
12:00
Typically 12 min
up to 80 · 10 samples
12 min
#4
04:00
Typically 12 min
up to 20 · 11 samples
12 min
#5
16:00
Typically 12 min
up to 75 · 11 samples
12 min
#6
11:00
Typically 12 min
up to 60 · 11 samples
12 min
#7
06:00
Typically 12 min
up to 40 · 10 samples
12 min
#8
07:00
Typically 12 min
up to 65 · 10 samples
12 min
#9
01:00
Typically 12 min
up to 30 · 11 samples
12 min
#10
05:00
Typically 15 min
up to 30 · 9 samples
15 min
#11
15:00
Typically 15 min
up to 100 · 13 samples
15 min
#12
23:00
Typically 15 min
up to 35 · 13 samples
15 min

Best times per weekday

Monday
Best 2-hour window 20:00 – 22:00 Typically 5 min  ·  up to 10
01:00 Typically 9m
04:00 Typically 9m
07:00 Typically 9m
Tuesday
Best 2-hour window 22:00 – 00:00 Typically 20 min  ·  up to 40
00:00 Typically 9m
03:00 Typically 9m
10:00 Typically 9m
Wednesday
Best 2-hour window 22:00 – 00:00 Typically 20 min  ·  up to 25
09:00 Typically 9m
13:00 Typically 10m
05:00 Typically 15m
Thursday
Best 2-hour window 13:00 – 15:00 Typically 20 min  ·  up to 80
01:00 Typically 9m
07:00 Typically 9m
00:00 Typically 10m
Friday
Best 2-hour window 11:00 – 13:00 Typically 10 min  ·  up to 25
14:00 Typically 20m
00:00 Typically 9m
07:00 Typically 9m
Saturday
Best 2-hour window 21:00 – 23:00 Typically 5 min  ·  up to 10
10:00 Typically 9m
12:00 Typically 9m
16:00 Typically 9m
Sunday
Best 2-hour window 22:00 – 00:00 Typically 5 min  ·  up to 10
01:00 Typically 9m
03:00 Typically 9m
06:00 Typically 9m

Values are in minutes  ·  Based on 274 readings  ·  2026.07.03 – 2026.07.10

About the Božaj / Hani i Hotit crossing

The Božaj–Hani i Hotit crossing is the main border point between Montenegro and Albania, linking Podgorica with Shkodër along the E762/E851 corridor. It is the busiest and most direct route for travellers moving between the two countries, carrying a steady mix of cars, buses and freight trucks. Traffic builds noticeably in the summer months, when holidaymakers head toward the Albanian and Montenegrin coasts, and around public holidays when diaspora and family travel peaks.

Because it sits on the principal Podgorica–Shkodër axis, this crossing tends to see longer queues than the smaller regional points, especially at midday and in the late afternoon. Both passenger and commercial lanes operate here, so cars can share approaches with heavier vehicles.

Travellers should carry a valid passport or ID as accepted, along with vehicle documents and insurance where required. To avoid the worst of the wait, check the heatmap above for the quietest hours to cross and plan your trip around the calmer windows.

How to read this page

The colour grid

Each square is one day and hour. Green is a short wait (30 min or less), yellow is medium (up to 90), red is long. Grey squares have no reports yet. The big number is the usual wait in minutes; the small number is how many reports it is based on. Faded squares have very few reports, so treat them with caution.

Usual wait vs busy day

We show two numbers. The usual wait (‘Typically’) is the middle of what people report — a normal day. The busy-day number (‘up to’) is how bad it can get. If you can’t be late, plan for the busy-day number.

Best time to arrive

The 2-hour window when waits are usually shortest. Arrive near its start for the best chance of a quick crossing. The per-day cards show the same for each weekday.

How fresh, how sure

Reports come in through the day. The Last reporting card at the top shows the latest one. Recent reports count a little more than old ones, and anything based on very few reports is faded — treat it with caution.

Direction matters

Wait times for Montenegro → Albania and the opposite direction are tracked separately and often differ significantly. Use the link at the top of the page to switch to the reverse crossing.

Patterns change over time

Public holidays, seasonal traffic, and road works can shift wait times well outside historical norms. These statistics reflect past patterns — always check current conditions before you travel.

How to use filters

Tap the filter header to expand or collapse the filter panel. Use the period presets — 30 days, 90 days, seasons, All time, or a custom date range — for quick access to different windows. Select specific days of the week or times of day to further narrow your analysis. Default is the current season, all days, all hours.