Time MCP Server
by fisher1006
The Time MCP Server provides time and timezone conversion capabilities for LLMs. It enables LLMs to get current time information and perform timezone conversions using IANA timezone names.
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What is Time MCP Server?
The Time MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol server designed to provide accurate time and timezone information to Large Language Models (LLMs). It allows LLMs to access current time in various timezones and convert time between different timezones using IANA timezone names.
How to use Time MCP Server?
The server provides two main tools: get_current_time
to retrieve the current time in a specified timezone and convert_time
to convert a given time from one timezone to another. It can be installed using uv or pip. Configuration examples are provided for Claude and Zed, specifying the command and arguments to run the server.
Key features of Time MCP Server
Provides current time for specified timezone
Converts time between different timezones
Uses IANA timezone names
Automatic system timezone detection
Integration with Claude and Zed
Customizable system timezone
Use cases of Time MCP Server
Answering questions about the current time in different locations
Scheduling events across different timezones
Converting times for international communication
Providing time-sensitive information to users in their local timezone
Integrating time-based functionalities into LLM applications
FAQ from Time MCP Server
How do I specify the timezone?
How do I specify the timezone?
Use IANA timezone names like 'America/New_York' or 'Europe/London'.
Can I use my system's timezone?
Can I use my system's timezone?
Yes, the server automatically detects your system's timezone by default.
How do I change the system timezone?
How do I change the system timezone?
You can override the system timezone by adding the argument --local-timezone
to the args
list in the configuration.
What time format should I use for time conversion?
What time format should I use for time conversion?
Use the 24-hour format (HH:MM).
How can I debug the server?
How can I debug the server?
Use the MCP inspector to debug the server. Instructions are provided for uvx installations and development environments.