Current Time in McAllen, Texas, United States
7:54:27 PM CDT
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Time Zone Details
- IANA Zone
- America/Chicago
- Time Zone
- CDT
- GMT Offset
- GMT-5
- Daylight Saving Time
- CST starts on Nov 1, 2026
- Country
- United States
- Est. Population
- ~140K people
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in McAllen right now?
- The current time in McAllen is 7:54 PM CDT (GMT-5). Use the interactive converter on this page to compare McAllen with other cities.
- Does McAllen observe daylight saving time?
- Yes, McAllen is currently observing daylight saving time (CDT). Clocks will return to standard time (CST) on Nov 1, 2026.
- What is the GMT offset for McAllen?
- McAllen is at GMT-5 (CDT). The IANA timezone identifier is America/Chicago.