Geographic position of McKinney
McKinney is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 33.1976° N, 96.6153° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,696 km (2,297 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,323 km (3,929 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,714 km (8,521 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 9,000 km (5,592 mi) west
McKinney lies in the subtropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of McKinney
With a population of 162,898, McKinney ranks as the 179th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to McKinney
Dallas Love Field (DAL / KDAL) is a major international airport located about 45 km (28 mi) from McKinney.
Current local time at the airport is 06:37:43.
Daylight saving time changes in McKinney
McKinney uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Chicago. The current local offset is UTC-5 / CDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-6 / CST to UTC-5 / CDT.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC-5 / CDT to UTC-6 / CST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call McKinney
Business hours in McKinney (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Los Angeles: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 7:30 PM - 3:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 12:00 AM (next day) - 8:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from McKinney
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is McKinney in?
McKinney follows the America/Chicago time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts McKinney at UTC-5.
What time is it in McKinney right now?
The current local time in McKinney is 06:37:43 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does McKinney observe daylight saving time?
Yes. McKinney is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is McKinney?
McKinney is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to McKinney?
Dallas Love Field (DAL) is the nearest airport to McKinney, located about 45 km away. The current local time at the airport is 06:37:43.
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