CBP Adjusts Hours of Service At Ports of Entry to Align with CBSA

Trade Update • Nov. 20, 2024

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), in collaboration with Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), will adjust hours of operation for 38 ports of entry (POEs) along the U.S. northern border, beginning at midnight, Jan. 6, 2025.

This will allow CBP to increase border security while facilitating legitimate cross-border trade and travel. CBP officers will be deployed to busier ports of entry, enabling the agency to use its resources most effectively for its critical national security and border security missions.

These adjustments formalize current operating hours that have been in effect for more than four years at 13 ports of entry across the northern border, with eight ports of entry expanding hours. A small number of ports will see reduced hours in an effort to continually align resources to operational realities. Travelers who use these affected crossing locations will have other options within a reasonable driving distance.

Importantly, these adjustments have been made in close coordination with CBSA, to ensure aligned operational hours that further enhance the security of both countries.

CBP continually monitors operations, traffic patterns, and volume, and analyzes the best use of resources to better serve the traveling public. CBP will remain engaged with local and regional stakeholders, as well as communities to ensure consistent communication and to address concerns.

Wait Times

The vast majority of the 118 northern border ports of entry will continue to operate at existing hours, including many with 24/7 operations. Locate ports of entry and access border wait times here.

Updated Hours of Operation by State

These times reflect local time zones.

Washington

• Metaline Falls: Operating hours expanded to 8 a.m.-6 p.m..
• Laurier: Permanently maintaining current hours of 8 a.m.-8 p.m..

Montana

• Scobey: Expanded hours:
  • 8 a.m.-9 p.m. (June 1 to September 15).
  • 9 a.m.-7 p.m. (September 16 to May 31).
• Opheim: Expanded hours and days to 9 a.m.-5 p.m., seven days a week.
• Del Bonita: Permanently maintaining current hours of 9 a.m.-5 p.m..
• Morgan: Permanently maintaining current hours of 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

North Dakota

• Fortuna: Expanded hours to 9 a.m.-7 p.m..
• Neche: Expanded hours to 8 a.m.-6 p.m..
• Noonan: Expanded hours to 9 a.m.-7 p.m..
• Walhalla: Expanded hours to 8 a.m.-8 p.m..
• Carbury: Permanently maintaining current hours of 9 a.m.-5 p.m..
• Maida: Permanently maintaining current hours of 9 a.m.-5 p.m..
• Northgate: Permanently maintaining current hours of 9 a.m.-5 p.m..
• St. John: Permanently maintaining current hours of 8 a.m.-4 p.m..
• Sherwood: Permanently maintaining current hours of 9 a.m.-7 p.m..
• Westhope: Permanently maintaining current hours of 8 a.m.-4 p.m..

Minnesota

• Lancaster: Permanently maintaining current hours of 8 a.m.-6 p.m..

New York

• Chateauguay: Reduced hours from 24 hours to 6 a.m.-6 p.m..
• Overton Corners: Reduced hours from 24 hours to 6 a.m.-10 p.m..
• Rouses Point: Reduced hours from 24 hours to 8 a.m.-8 p.m..
• Trout River: Reduced hours from 24 hours to 6 a.m.-6 p.m..

Vermont

• Alburg (Joint Port): Reduced hours to 8 a.m.-8 p.m..
• Canaan: Reduced hours to 8 a.m.-8 p.m..
• North Troy: Reduced hours to 8 a.m.-8 p.m..
• West Berkshire: Reduced hours to 8 a.m.-8 p.m..
• Alburg Springs: Permanently maintaining current hours of 8 a.m.-4 p.m..
• Derby Line (Route 5): Permanently maintaining current hours of 8 a.m.-8 p.m..

New Hampshire

• Pittsburg: Permanently maintaining current hours of 8 a.m.-8 p.m..

Maine

• Monticello: Maintaining current hours but will close on U.S. and Canadian holidays.

Temporary Hours Expansion

• North Dakota:
  • Antler: Operating hours temporarily expanded to 9 a.m.-10 p.m. for 120 days.

CBP and CBSA Aligned Operating Hours

North Dakota

• Hannah: Operating 9 a.m.-5 p.m..
• Hansboro: Operating 8 a.m.-4 p.m..
• Sarles: Operating 9 a.m.-5 p.m..

Minnesota

• Pinecreek: Operating 9 a.m.-5 p.m..
• Roseau: Operating 8 a.m.-8 p.m..

Maine

• Limestone: Operating 6 a.m.-6 p.m..
• Orient: Operating:
  • 7 a.m.-7 p.m. (Memorial Day to Labor Day).
  • 7 a.m.-5 p.m. (remainder of the year).
• Vanceboro: Operating 8 a.m.-8 p.m.