MCP server
Time MCP server
The MCP project's Time reference server gives AI the current time in any time zone and converts times between zones.
- Official server
- Developer tools
At a glance
- Maintained by
- Model Context Protocol project (Anthropic reference servers)
- Tools exposed
- 2 listed below
- Reviewed
- September 24, 2026
Why it matters
What it does and why it matters
Language models do not know what time it is, and they often get time zone conversions wrong, especially around daylight saving changes. The Time server gives an assistant two reliable tools: the current time in a given zone, and conversion of a time from one zone to another.
It is small, but it prevents a common class of mistakes in scheduling, reminders and anything with deadlines across regions.
This is a reference server from the Model Context Protocol project. Reference servers show how the protocol works and are useful for learning and prototypes. Check the project notes before relying on one in production. It has no outside access and returns only time data, so the risk is minimal. It pairs well with calendar servers when teams work across time zones.
For teams spread across several countries, this is a quick win. Meeting proposals, deadlines and reminders all become more reliable when the assistant checks the clock instead of guessing.
It also helps automated workflows. An agent that sends reminders or checks due dates can confirm the current time before acting, rather than relying on the date in its instructions.
Use cases
Best business use cases
Deadlines
Global teams
Reminders
Travel
Tools
Available tools
Tool names as published by the maintainer at review time. Versions change, so check the repository for the current list.
Read and write: Read only: returns time data; no outside access.
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get_current_timeGet the current time in an IANA time zone.
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convert_timeConvert a time between two time zones.
Workflows
Example workflows
Schedule across three offices
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Give the office locations.
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2
The assistant gets the current time in each.
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3
It proposes slots in working hours for all.
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It converts each slot to local times.
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5
You pick one and book it.
Confirm a deadline
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A client gives a deadline in their time zone.
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The assistant converts it to yours.
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It notes any daylight saving change.
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It adds the correct time to your task.
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Everyone sees the same deadline.
Prompts
Example prompts
“What time is it now in New York, London and Karachi?”
“Convert 3 p.m. Friday Sydney time to Pakistan time.”
“Find a one-hour slot in working hours for teams in Dubai and Chicago.”
Setup
Installation and configuration
Examples for Claude Desktop and Claude Code. Replace the placeholder values with your own keys, and store secrets outside version control.
Claude Desktop: claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"time": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"mcp-server-time"
]
}
}
}Claude Code: terminal
claude mcp add time -- uvx mcp-server-time- Local server: stdio; mcp-server-time; uvx mcp-server-time; mcp/time.
Security
Security considerations
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No outside access
It only returns time data.
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Reference server
Treat it as a reference implementation.
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Check key times
Confirm important deadlines with people.
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Pair with calendars
Use calendar servers for actual bookings.
Related servers
Servers that pair well with it
Google Calendar
Google's own Calendar MCP server lets AI list calendars and events, create, update and delete events, respond to invites and suggest times.
Sequential Thinking
The MCP project's Sequential Thinking reference server gives AI a structured way to break a problem into steps and revise them.
Everything
The MCP project's Everything server is a test server that shows every protocol feature. For building and testing MCP clients only.
Keep exploring
Solutions and services that use it
Related services
View all related services- MCP integration Connect AI assistants to your CRM, files, databases and tools through Model Context Protocol servers, with safe permissions.
- AI copilots AI helpers built into your product or internal tools that draft, summarize and suggest while people decide.
- Internal tools Custom software for your own team: trackers, approval flows and back-office systems that replace spreadsheets.
- Business process automation Map a process that runs on email and spreadsheets and turn it into software with clear steps and owners.
- Automation and Integrations CRM, payment and API integrations, MCP connections and workflows that stop people copying data by hand.
- MVP development A first version with just enough features to put in front of real users and learn what to build next.
Solutions
View all solutions- Internal help desk assistant An assistant in Slack or Teams that answers policy and how-to questions from your handbooks and opens tickets when needed.
- Approval workflows Requests, approvals and reminders in one place, with clear owners and deadlines instead of long email threads.
- Compliance tracking Track filing deadlines, licenses and obligations in one place, with reminders and AI summaries of relevant rule changes.
- AI sales research agent Short, sourced briefings on each prospect before a call, drafted by an AI agent from public information and your CRM.
- AI-assisted content workflows Briefs, first drafts, edits and repurposing in a workflow where people set the angle and approve every word.
- Scheduling automation Let customers book, change and confirm appointments themselves, by web, chat or phone, with reminders that cut no-shows.
Industries
View all industries- Tax and compliance services Client portals, document checklists, case queues and deadline tracking for tax preparers and compliance firms.
- Real estate Listing sites, lead handling, CRM automation and document workflows for agencies, brokers and developers.
- Property management Tenant portals, maintenance tracking, owner statements and inbox automation for property managers.
- Healthcare Patient booking, intake forms, internal knowledge assistants and admin automation for clinics and care providers.
Case studies
View all case studies- Facility management platform Every request, inspection and cost for every building now lives in one place, with a clear owner and status.
- Payroll system for an IT services company Payroll is calculated from recorded inputs, reviewed once and sent as payslips in a single batch, with every change logged.
- Tax filing service platform Clients upload documents and see where their case stands, and staff work from one queue with deadlines and reminders.
Guides and articles
View all guides and articles- How to build an AI workflow with MCP servers Plan, connect and test an AI workflow that uses MCP servers, from a single task to a reliable process.
- Where AI helps in development, and where it does not An honest map of the development tasks AI speeds up and the ones that still need experienced people.
- What are AI agents and how do businesses use them? What AI agents are, real business uses, the controls they need and how to start with one safely.
- AI automation vs traditional automation How rule-based automation and AI automation differ, where each fits and how to combine them.
- How to automate payroll Turn a manual monthly payroll into a reviewed, tested process with accurate payslips and a full audit trail.
- No-code vs custom development Where no-code tools shine, where they hit limits, and when custom software pays off.
AI models
View all ai models- Mistral Medium 3.5 A newer open-weight Mistral model for agent and coding work, with image input, tool calling, structured outputs and a 256K window.
- Coding Models that write, review and explain code, and power coding assistants and developer tools.
- Claude Opus 5.5 Anthropic's recommended starting point for most serious work: long-running agentic coding and knowledge work, with a 1M token context window.
- Codestral 25.08 Mistral's low-latency coding model for code completion and generation, with fill-in-the-middle support, tool calling and a 128K window.
- GPT-6 Sol The middle model of the GPT-6 family, positioned for complex coding and agentic workflows at a mid price level.
- Qwen3-Coder Qwen's open-weight coding models under Apache 2.0, from the efficient Qwen3-Coder-Next to the large 480B model, with tool use and long context.
Glossary terms
View all glossary terms- AI agent An AI agent is software that uses a language model to plan steps, call tools and act toward a goal, instead of only answering one question.
- Workflow automation Workflow automation uses software to move work through a series of steps, such as routing, approvals and notifications, based on rules and events.
- Claude Code Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic coding tool, which works in a developer's terminal, IDE, desktop app or browser to read code, run commands and make changes.
- AI copilot An AI copilot is an assistant built into a tool people already use, which suggests, drafts and explains while the person stays in control.
- Automation Automation is using software to perform a task or process with little or no human effort each time it runs.
- Business process automation Business process automation uses software to run a multi-step business process, such as approvals or onboarding, from start to finish with less manual work.
FAQ
Questions people ask us
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Models do not know the current time and can make conversion mistakes, especially around daylight saving changes.
No. It only returns time data.
It is a reference server from the MCP project.