Current Date And Time In Alton, United States
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
09:50:16 PDT
State: Texas
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 15,760
District: Hidalgo County
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Alton, a city in Texas, United States in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Alton — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Alton | |
| District / County | Hidalgo County | |
| State | Texas | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 15,760 | |
| Area | 15.29 km² (5.90 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Texas | #186 of 1283 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | United States Dollar | |
| Code ISO-4217 | USD | |
| Symbol | $ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +1 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 011 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .us | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 49 | |
| In Feet | 161 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 26.29 | |
| Longitude | -98.31 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 26.287° N 98.313° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 26° 17' 14" N 98° 18' 48" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 26° 17.24' N 98° 18.8' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Texas Capital | 446 km North of Austin | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Los Cavazos, Mexico (16 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:03 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:13 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 10m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Chicago | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1978-01-01 |
Alton is a city situated in Texas, United States, within North America. It falls under Hidalgo County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Alton as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Texas
The latitude and longitude of Alton pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 49 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Alton on the map
Alton runs on UTC -10:00 to -05:00, shifting to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Alton run on United States Dollar (USD), shown with the symbol $. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Alton exchange rates
To ring a number in Alton from outside United States, dial +1 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Alton and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Alton ranks #186 of 1283 cities in Texas. It lies about 446 km North of Austin, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Texas market. › Cities near Alton
Alton has a recorded population of approximately 15,760 people. That places it #186 of 1283 cities with population data in Texas. Browse more cities in Texas for comparison.
Alton spans approximately 15.29 square kilometers (5.90 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Alton sits within Hidalgo County, is part of Texas in United States. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Alton keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:03 AM and sets around 06:13 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Alton price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Alton currency page.
Alton is about 446 km North of Austin, the capital of Texas. See cities near Alton for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Alton lands you closest to Los Cavazos, Mexico, about 16 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Alton sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
