Current Date And Time In McAllen, United States
Thursday, 13 August 2026
15:56:02 PDT
State: Texas
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 140,269
District: Hidalgo County
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about McAllen, 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 McAllen — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | McAllen | |
| District / County | Hidalgo County | |
| State | Texas | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 140,269 | |
| Area | 152.18 km² (58.76 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Texas | #23 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 | 37 | |
| In Feet | 121 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 26.2 | |
| Longitude | -98.23 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 26.203° N 98.23° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 26° 12' 12" N 98° 13' 48" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 26° 12.2' N 98° 13.8' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Texas Capital | 454 km North of Austin | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Los Cavazos, Mexico (13 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 | 🌅 06:12 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 8m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 78501 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Chicago | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1904-01-01 |
McAllen 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 McAllen 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 McAllen pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 37 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open McAllen on the map
McAllen 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 McAllen 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. › McAllen exchange rates
To ring a number in McAllen 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 McAllen and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, McAllen ranks #23 of 1283 cities in Texas. It lies about 454 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 McAllen
McAllen has a recorded population of approximately 140,269 people. That places it #23 of 1283 cities with population data in Texas. Browse more cities in Texas for comparison.
McAllen spans approximately 152.18 square kilometers (58.76 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
McAllen sits within Hidalgo County, is part of Texas in United States. It is classified as a Populated Place.
McAllen 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 06:12 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in McAllen price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our McAllen currency page.
McAllen is about 454 km North of Austin, the capital of Texas. See cities near McAllen for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from McAllen lands you closest to Los Cavazos, Mexico, about 13 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close McAllen sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
