956
Covers south Texas
In service since 1997
City facts
McAllen area code
Area code for south Texas: history, overlays and how to dial.
956
McAllen uses area code 956.
About area code 956
How to call a number in McAllen
Inside the US
1 (956) 555-0123Dial 1, the area code, then the seven-digit number.Local call
555-0123Many areas now require the area code for local calls too; if a seven-digit call fails, add it.From outside the US
+1 956 555 0123Use your country's exit code or +, then 1 for the US.McAllen is on Central Time (CT); check the time before calling from another zone.
Other cities that share 956
McAllen quick facts
McAllen was founded on December 5, 1904 and incorporated on February 20, 1911.
Founded1904December 5, 1904
Incorporated1911February 20, 1911
CountyHidalgo CountyTexas
Area code956Population143,789Census ACS estimateZIP codes378501, 78503, 78504Elevation121 ft37 m
Time zoneCentral TimeCT
Dates, namesake and elevation from Wikipedia: McAllen, Texas and Wikidata (checked 2026-11-08); population and ZIP codes from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Questions
What area code is McAllen?
McAllen uses area code 956.
When did area code 956 start?
Area code 956 dates from 1997.
What time zone is area code 956 in?
McAllen is on Central Time (CT).
What other cities use area code 956?
Other cities in this network that share 956 include Brownsville.
Sources: Area code 956 (Wikipedia) and Wikidata, checked 2026-11-08. Numbering plans change; the North American Numbering Plan Administrator is the official record.