Best time to cross
Best Time to Cross Tecate
The typical best time to cross Tecate is Friday at 6:00 AM, with an average wait of ≈56 min in the general lane. The heaviest moment of the week is usually Sunday at 3:00 PM (≈233 min). The day-by-day breakdown for vehicles, pedestrians and cargo is below.
Vehicles
| Day | Best hour | Typical wait | Usual range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 6:00 AM | 1h | 60–60 min |
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM | 1h 4m | 60–80 min |
| Wednesday | 9:00 PM | 1h 3m | 15–180 min |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM | 1h 2m | 0–80 min |
| Friday | 6:00 AM | 56m | 20–60 min |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM | 1h 10m | 60–90 min |
| Sunday | 6:00 AM | 1h | 60–60 min |
General lane. Typical best hour per weekday, computed from CBP's official hourly statistics; closed hours are never recommended.
Pedestrian
| Day | Best hour | Typical wait | Usual range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00 AM | 5m | 5–5 min |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM | 5m | 5–5 min |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM | 5m | 5–5 min |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM | 5m | 5–5 min |
| Friday | 10:00 AM | 5m | 5–5 min |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM | 5m | 5–5 min |
| Sunday | 8:00 AM | 5m | 5–5 min |
General lane. Typical best hour per weekday, computed from CBP's official hourly statistics; closed hours are never recommended.
Commercial (cargo)
| Day | Best hour | Typical wait | Usual range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 3:00 PM | 14m | 0–20 min |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM | 7m | 0–15 min |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM | 14m | 5–20 min |
| Thursday | 1:00 PM | 9m | 5–30 min |
| Friday | 3:00 PM | 14m | 0–15 min |
| Saturday | No data yet for this day | ||
| Sunday | No data yet for this day | ||
General lane. Typical best hour per weekday, computed from CBP's official hourly statistics; closed hours are never recommended.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the best time to cross Tecate?
- Typically Friday at 6:00 AM, with an average wait of ≈56 min in the general lane. The number comes from CBP's official hourly statistics and refreshes daily.
- What is the worst time to cross Tecate?
- The heaviest point of the week is usually Sunday at 3:00 PM, with a typical wait of ≈233 min. Check the live wait times before you leave — any given day can behave differently from the typical pattern.