MCPTimeServer MCP Server

What is MCPTimeServer?

MCPTimeServer is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that fetches accurate current time from internet NTP servers (pool.ntp.org) and supports custom timezone configuration via environment variable. It is designed for use with Claude Desktop and other MCP-compatible clients.

How to use MCPTimeServer?

Install dependencies with pip install mcp ntplib pytz, then register the server with your preferred timezone using mcp install timeserver.py -e TIMEZONE=America/New_York or by adding it to claude_desktop_config.json. Once installed, ask Claude to use the get_current_time tool to display the current time in your configured timezone.

Key features of MCPTimeServer

• Fetches accurate time from NTP servers (pool.ntp.org)
• Supports custom timezone via TIMEZONE environment variable
• Graceful error handling for network issues
• Graceful handling of invalid timezones (falls back to UTC)
• Compatible with Claude Desktop

Use cases of MCPTimeServer

• Displaying the current time in a specific timezone within Claude Desktop conversations
• Fetching accurate internet time without relying on local system clock settings
• Automating time-aware tasks that require a reliable, timezone-correct timestamp