What is the best time to cross Paso Del Norte?

For vehicles in the General lane, typically Wednesday at 2:00 AM, with an average wait of ≈2m. The number comes from CBP's official hourly statistics and refreshes daily.

What is the worst time to cross Paso Del Norte?

For vehicles in the General lane, the heaviest point of the week is usually Sunday at 8:00 PM, with a typical wait of ≈1h 18m. Check the live wait times before you leave — any given day can behave differently from the typical pattern.

Where does this data come from and how reliable is it?

From CBP's official hourly statistics for Paso Del Norte: we take the most recent typical pattern for each weekday (the averages are CBP's), so it reflects the usual behavior, not a forecast. Any given day can vary with weather, holidays or operations — so check the live wait times before you leave.

Is the best time the same for every lane?

Each tab summarizes the General lane for its mode: vehicles, pedestrian or commercial. Trusted lanes (SENTRI or NEXUS, and Ready Lane where available) usually move at their own pace; compare all lanes live on the Paso Del Norte page.

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Best Time to Cross Paso Del Norte

BEST DAY TO CROSS

Wednesday ~2m

Typical wait in the early morning (12–4 AM). During the day, around 8 PM it's ~26m.

Live times Hourly chart

Avoid: Sunday at night — up to ~1h 18m

We use the newest CBP typical profile for each weekday within a 14-day window. Data covers 7 of 7 weekdays; closed hours are excluded. This is a historical reference, not a forecast. How border wait times are calculated

Every day BEST TO WORST

Wednesday The best
~2m The calmest. Barely any line before dawn.
Thursday #2
~2m Good before dawn; midday climbs only a little.
Friday #3
~2m Good before dawn; midday climbs only a little.
Tuesday #4
~4m Good before dawn; midday climbs only a little.
Saturday #5
~10m Good before dawn; midday climbs only a little.
Sunday #6
~13m Good before dawn; midday climbs only a little.
Monday The worst
~23m The worst of the week. Avoid 10 AM–2 PM.

PEDESTRIAN · ANY DAY

Hardly any line ~1m

The line barely changes by day at this crossing. Cross whenever works for you.

Live times Hourly chart

Every day BEST TO WORST

Monday The best
~1m The calmest. Barely any line before dawn.
Wednesday #2
~1m Good before dawn; midday climbs only a little.
Tuesday #3
~1m Fine if you skip the afternoon.
Thursday #4
~1m Good before dawn; midday climbs only a little.
Sunday #5
~1m Good before dawn; midday climbs only a little.
Friday #6
~2m Good before dawn; midday climbs only a little.
Saturday The worst
~3m The worst of the week. Avoid 10 AM–2 PM.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to cross Paso Del Norte?: For vehicles in the General lane, typically Wednesday at 2:00 AM, with an average wait of ≈2m. The number comes from CBP's official hourly statistics and refreshes daily.
What is the worst time to cross Paso Del Norte?: For vehicles in the General lane, the heaviest point of the week is usually Sunday at 8:00 PM, with a typical wait of ≈1h 18m. Check the live wait times before you leave — any given day can behave differently from the typical pattern.
Where does this data come from and how reliable is it?: From CBP's official hourly statistics for Paso Del Norte: we take the most recent typical pattern for each weekday (the averages are CBP's), so it reflects the usual behavior, not a forecast. Any given day can vary with weather, holidays or operations — so check the live wait times before you leave.
Is the best time the same for every lane?: Each tab summarizes the General lane for its mode: vehicles, pedestrian or commercial. Trusted lanes (SENTRI or NEXUS, and Ready Lane where available) usually move at their own pace; compare all lanes live on the Paso Del Norte page.