Time MCP Server
by modelcontextprotocol
The Time MCP Server provides time and timezone conversion capabilities for LLMs. It allows getting current time information and performing 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 enables LLMs to understand and respond to time-related queries, perform timezone conversions, and access current time data.
How to use Time MCP Server?
The server can be installed using uv or pip. Once installed, it can be configured for use with applications like Claude and Zed by adding the server's command and arguments to their respective settings. The server exposes two tools: get_current_time and convert_time, which can be called with appropriate arguments (timezone, source_timezone, time, target_timezone) to retrieve time information or perform conversions.
Key features of Time MCP Server
Provides current time in specified timezones
Converts time between different timezones
Uses IANA timezone names for accuracy
Automatic system timezone detection
Easy integration with LLM platforms
Customizable system timezone
Use cases of Time MCP Server
Answering questions about the current time in different locations
Scheduling events across multiple timezones
Converting times for international communication
Providing context for time-sensitive information
Building applications that require accurate time data
FAQ from Time MCP Server
How do I specify a timezone?
How do I specify a timezone?
Use the IANA timezone name (e.g., 'America/New_York').
Can I use my system's timezone?
Can I use my system's timezone?
Yes, the server automatically detects your system's timezone. You can also override this with the --local-timezone argument.
What time format should I use for time conversions?
What time format should I use for time conversions?
Use the 24-hour format (HH:MM).
How do I configure the server for Claude?
How do I configure the server for Claude?
Add the server configuration to your Claude settings under the mcpServers section, specifying the command and arguments.
How do I debug the server?
How do I debug the server?
Use the MCP inspector with uvx mcp-server-time or uv run mcp-server-time depending on your installation method.