Current Local Time in McAllen
McAllen, United States (CST)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
McAllen follows Central Time (CT). The city observes Daylight Saving Time, switching between CST (UTC−6) and CDT (UTC−5).
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⏰Time Zone Facts
America/ChicagoData: IANA Time Zone Database
🏢Business Hours in McAllen
☀️Climate
Semi-arid subtropical.
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📍About McAllen Time Zone
McAllen is located in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-6). As a significant city in United States, McAllen serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in McAllen is 1 hours behind New York.
When planning calls or meetings with McAllen, consider that standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM local time. McAllen observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
McAllen has a population of approximately 145K. The local currency is the US Dollar ($). To call McAllen from abroad, use the country code +1 956. The primary language spoken is English, Spanish.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, McAllen time is 1 hours behind New York, and 6 hours behind London. This makes McAllen ideal for coordinating with North and South American partners. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: McAllen Time
- • Time Zone: America/Chicago (UTC-6)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: United States (US)
- • Coordinates: 26.20°, -98.23°
- • Calling Code: +1 956