Laredo, Texas · CST/CDT (UTC-6) · United States
Laredo, McAllen, Brownsville — Rio Grande Valley and South Texas border
Busiest US-Mexico land border crossing. Rio Grande Valley.
Dial 1 + 956 + 7-digit number for calls from outside the area. Local calls within the same area code may use 7-digit dialing where available.
From outside United States: dial your country's exit code + 1 + 956 + number. From most countries, the format is +1-956-XXX-XXXX.
Area code 956 is in CST/CDT (UTC-6). Business hours are typically 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM local time. Remember that clocks shift during DST (March–November).
While (956) is a legitimate area code, scammers can spoof any number. Never share personal info with unknown callers. Verify by calling the organization directly.
Area code data sourced from NANPA. Timezone data from IANA Time Zone Database. Last updated March 2026.