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Current Date And Time In Mercedes, United States

Thursday, 13 August 2026
12:17:21 PDT
State: Texas
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 16,657
District: Hidalgo County

🌎 Mercedes, Texas, United States – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Mercedes, 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 Mercedes — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.

Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making

Mercedes, Texas Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameMercedes
District / CountyHidalgo County
StateTexas
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population16,657
Area29.78 km² (11.50 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Texas#170 of 1283 cities with population data
Currency
NameUnited States Dollar
Code ISO-4217USD
Symbol$
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+1
International Exit Prefix011
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.us
Elevation
In Meter21
In Feet69
GPS Coordinates
Latitude26.15
Longitude-97.91
Decimal Degrees (DD)26.15° N 97.914° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)26° 8' 59" N 97° 54' 49" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)26° 8.99' N 97° 54.82' W
Location Context
Distance to Texas Capital458 km North of Austin
Nearest City in Another CountryNuevo Progreso, Mexico (11 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-10:00 to -05:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)-10:00 to -04:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 05:02 AM
Sunset🌅 06:10 PM
Day Length13h 8m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code78570
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Chicago
Founded / Incorporated1907-01-01

Mercedes – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Mercedes, Texas

Mercedes 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 Mercedes 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

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Mercedes

The latitude and longitude of Mercedes pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 21 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Mercedes on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Mercedes

Mercedes 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

💰 Currency Used in Mercedes

Payments and pricing in Mercedes 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. › Mercedes exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Mercedes

To ring a number in Mercedes 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 Mercedes and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Mercedes's Standing Within Texas

By recorded population, Mercedes ranks #170 of 1283 cities in Texas. It lies about 458 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 Mercedes

📊 How This Mercedes Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Mercedes into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Mercedes to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Texas market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Mercedes. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Mercedes

👥 What is the population of Mercedes?

Mercedes has a recorded population of approximately 16,657 people. That places it #170 of 1283 cities with population data in Texas. Browse more cities in Texas for comparison.

📐 How large is Mercedes in square kilometers?

Mercedes spans approximately 29.78 square kilometers (11.50 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Mercedes in?

Mercedes sits within Hidalgo County, is part of Texas in United States. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Mercedes in?

Mercedes keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:02 AM and sets around 06:10 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Mercedes?

Businesses and shops in Mercedes price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Mercedes currency page.

📍 How far is Mercedes from the state capital?

Mercedes is about 458 km North of Austin, the capital of Texas. See cities near Mercedes for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Mercedes lands you closest to Nuevo Progreso, Mexico, about 11 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Mercedes sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.