What is the best time to cross Anzalduas?

Typically Tuesday at 10:00 PM, with an average wait of ≈5m in the general lane. The number comes from CBP's official hourly statistics and refreshes daily.

What is the worst time to cross Anzalduas?

The heaviest point of the week is usually Friday at 1:00 PM, with a typical wait of ≈1h 9m. 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 Anzalduas: 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 Anzalduas page.

Tamaulipas Texas

Best Time to Cross Anzalduas

BEST DAY TO CROSS

Tuesday ~5m

Typical wait at night (5–11 PM). During the day, around 9 PM it's ~15m.

Live times Hourly chart

Avoid: Friday around midday — up to ~1h 9m

Every day BEST TO WORST

Tuesday The best
~5m Fine if you skip the afternoon.
Wednesday #2
~11m Good before dawn; midday climbs only a little.
Sunday #3
~11m Good before dawn; midday climbs only a little.
Thursday #4
~11m Fine if you skip the afternoon.
Monday #5
~12m Good before dawn; midday climbs only a little.
Friday #6
~13m Good before dawn; midday climbs only a little.
Saturday The worst
~13m The worst of the week. Avoid 10 AM–2 PM.

3 days before Fri Aug 29

Average

17m

Range

5m–40m

13/24 h
2 days before Sat Aug 30

Average

31m

Range

1m–55m

14/24 h
1 day before Sun Aug 31

Average

12m

Range

1m–25m

9/24 h
Holiday Mon Sep 1

Average

13m

Range

5m–30m

15/24 h
1 day after Tue Sep 2

Average

20m

Range

10m–35m

14/24 h
2 days after Wed Sep 3

Average

14m

Range

5m–35m

15/24 h
3 days after Thu Sep 4

Average

13m

Range

5m–30m

15/24 h

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 Anzalduas?: Typically Tuesday at 10:00 PM, with an average wait of ≈5m in the general lane. The number comes from CBP's official hourly statistics and refreshes daily.
What is the worst time to cross Anzalduas?: The heaviest point of the week is usually Friday at 1:00 PM, with a typical wait of ≈1h 9m. 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 Anzalduas: 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 Anzalduas page.