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Best Time to Cross Calexico West

BEST DAY TO CROSS
Sunday ~18m
Typical wait in the morning (4–7 AM). During the day, around 7 AM it's ~44m.
Live times Hourly chart
Avoid: Wednesday in the afternoon — up to ~1h 54m
Every day BEST TO WORST
  1. Sunday The best
    ~18m The calmest. Barely any line before dawn.
  2. Saturday #2
    ~26m Good before dawn; midday climbs only a little.
  3. Friday #3
    ~28m Good before dawn; midday climbs only a little.
  4. Thursday #4
    ~29m Good before dawn; midday climbs only a little.
  5. Wednesday #5
    ~36m Middling. Best very early.
  6. Tuesday #6
    ~47m Fine if you skip the afternoon.
  7. Monday The worst
    ~48m The worst of the week. Avoid 10 AM–2 PM.

Historical reference · CBP

Week of Labor Day 2025

General lane · Aug 29–Sep 4

  1. 3 days before
    Average
    47m
    Range
    15m–1h 40m

    24/24 h

  2. 2 days before
    Average
    51m
    Range
    5m–1h 50m

    24/24 h

  3. 1 day before
    Average
    33m
    Range
    5m–1h 10m

    24/24 h

  4. Holiday
    Average
    1h 28m
    Range
    10m–3h 20m

    24/24 h

  5. 1 day after
    Average
    1h 4m
    Range
    5m–2h 45m

    24/24 h

  6. 2 days after
    Average
    46m
    Range
    5m–1h 40m

    24/24 h

  7. 3 days after
    Average
    50m
    Range
    15m–1h 30m

    24/24 h

Source: CBP · Labor Day 2025 · General lane.

A single week for reference; this is not a forecast.

General lane · CBP's official hourly statistics (last 15 days). Closed hours don't count.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to cross Calexico West?
Typically Sunday at 5:00 AM, with an average wait of ≈18m in the general lane. The number comes from CBP's official hourly statistics and refreshes daily.
What is the worst time to cross Calexico West?
The heaviest point of the week is usually Wednesday at 2:00 PM, with a typical wait of ≈1h 54m. 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 Calexico West: 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?
This page summarizes the General lane, the line most people use. Trusted lanes (SENTRI or NEXUS, and Ready Lane where available) usually move at their own pace; compare them live on the Calexico West page.