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Best Time to Cross Calexico East

BEST DAY TO CROSS
Friday ~6m
Typical wait in the morning (6–8 AM). During the day, around 7 AM it's ~24m.
Live times Hourly chart
Avoid: Tuesday around midday — up to ~1h 33m
Every day BEST TO WORST
  1. Friday The best
    ~6m The calmest. Barely any line before dawn.
  2. Saturday #2
    ~7m Good before dawn; midday climbs only a little.
  3. Thursday #3
    ~11m Good before dawn; midday climbs only a little.
  4. Sunday #4
    ~15m Good before dawn; midday climbs only a little.
  5. Tuesday #5
    ~15m Good before dawn; midday climbs only a little.
  6. Wednesday #6
    ~21m Good before dawn; midday climbs only a little.
  7. Monday The worst
    ~22m 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Historical reference · CBP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
    38m
    Range
    5m–1h 30m

    16/24 h

  2. 2 days before
    Average
    32m
    Range
    5m–1h 30m

    16/24 h

  3. 1 day before
    Average
    23m
    Range
    5m–50m

    16/24 h

  4. Holiday
    Average
    52m
    Range
    5m–1h 30m

    16/24 h

  5. 1 day after
    Average
    51m
    Range
    15m–1h 30m

    16/24 h

  6. 2 days after
    Average
    48m
    Range
    25m–1h 50m

    16/24 h

  7. 3 days after
    Average
    31m
    Range
    5m–1h 20m

    16/24 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 East?
Typically Friday at 6:00 AM, with an average wait of ≈6m in the general lane. The number comes from CBP's official hourly statistics and refreshes daily.
What is the worst time to cross Calexico East?
The heaviest point of the week is usually Tuesday at 11:00 AM, with a typical wait of ≈1h 33m. 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 East: 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 East page.