MCP Time Server
A hosted MCP server providing current time, date, and timezone conversion tools specifically designed for Claude Code remote sessions. It enables users to fetch localized time data and convert times between IANA timezones through a centralized API.
README
MCP Time Server
A free, hosted MCP server providing accurate time and timezone tools for Claude Code — including remote /cowork sessions.
Quick Setup
claude mcp add --transport http time-server https://oss-mcp-time.onrender.com/mcp
With timezone hint (recommended):
claude mcp add --transport http \
--header "X-Timezone: America/New_York" \
time-server https://oss-mcp-time.onrender.com/mcp
Replace America/New_York with your IANA timezone.
Available Tools
get_current_time
Returns current time, date, UTC offset, and DST status for any IANA timezone.
Parameters:
| Parameter | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
timezone |
Yes | IANA timezone string (e.g., America/New_York) |
Example response:
{
"datetime": "2026-03-02T14:30:00",
"timezone": "America/New_York",
"utc_offset": "-05:00",
"is_dst": false
}
convert_time
Converts a time from one timezone to another.
Parameters:
| Parameter | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
source_timezone |
Yes | Source IANA timezone |
time |
Yes | Time in HH:MM format |
target_timezone |
Yes | Target IANA timezone |
date |
No | Date in YYYY-MM-DD format (defaults to today) |
Example response:
{
"source": "14:00",
"target": "19:00",
"source_timezone": "America/New_York",
"target_timezone": "Europe/London",
"utc_offset_source": "-05:00",
"utc_offset_target": "+00:00"
}
Why?
Claude Code /cowork (remote) sessions run on Anthropic's infrastructure, not your machine. Local MCP servers like mcp-server-time aren't accessible. This hosted server solves that.
Self-Hosting
git clone https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/oss-mcp-time.git
cd oss-mcp-time
npm install
npm run build
npm start
License
MIT
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