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Best Time to Cross Pharr

BEST DAY TO CROSS
Saturday ~0m
Typical wait around midday (9–10 AM).
Live times Hourly chart
Avoid: Thursday in the afternoon — up to ~55m
Every day BEST TO WORST
  1. Saturday The best
    ~0m Fine if you skip the afternoon.
  2. Sunday #2
    ~0m Fine if you skip the afternoon.
  3. Tuesday #3
    ~3m Fine if you skip the afternoon.
  4. Wednesday #4
    ~12m Good before dawn; midday climbs only a little.
  5. Thursday #5
    ~13m Good before dawn; midday climbs only a little.
  6. Monday #6
    ~13m Good before dawn; midday climbs only a little.
  7. Friday The worst
    ~14m 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Historical reference · CBP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
    16m
    Range
    10m–20m

    4/24 h

  2. 2 days before
    Average
    20m
    Range
    2m–45m

    8/24 h

  3. 1 day before
    Average
    8m
    Range
    1m–15m

    9/24 h

  4. Holiday
    Average
    13m
    Range
    5m–30m

    6/24 h

  5. 1 day after
    Average
    25m
    Range
    10m–45m

    5/24 h

  6. 2 days after
    Average
    21m
    Range
    10m–45m

    4/24 h

  7. 3 days after
    Average
    25m
    Range
    5m–50m

    5/24 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 Pharr?
Typically Saturday at 9:00 AM, with an average wait of ≈0m in the general lane. The number comes from CBP's official hourly statistics and refreshes daily.
What is the worst time to cross Pharr?
The heaviest point of the week is usually Thursday at 3:00 PM, with a typical wait of ≈55m. 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 Pharr: 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 Pharr page.