MCP Time Server

What is MCP Time Server?

MCP Time Server is a robust timezone-aware time server built for the Model Context Protocol. It provides full IANA timezone database support with cross-platform compatibility and bundled tzdata, making it suitable for any MCP client that needs authoritative time information.

How to use MCP Time Server?

Install the package with pip install mcp-time-server and then run python -m mcp_time_server. No additional configuration keys are required for basic operation.

Key features of MCP Time Server

• Full IANA timezone database support
• Cross-platform compatibility with bundled tzdata
• Proper error handling and validation
• Async/await implementation for high performance
• Comprehensive test coverage

Use cases of MCP Time Server

• Provide current time in any IANA timezone to MCP clients
• Enable timezone-aware scheduling and logging in MCP-based applications
• Serve as a reference clock for distributed MCP deployments

FAQ from MCP Time Server

What is the MCP Time Server used for?

It provides timezone-aware time data to any client using the Model Context Protocol, leveraging the full IANA timezone database.

How do I install MCP Time Server?

Run pip install mcp-time-server from your command line.

Does it work on Windows, macOS, and Linux?

Yes. The server bundles its own timezone data (tzdata) to ensure cross-platform compatibility.

Does the server require any runtime dependencies beyond Python?

No. The only runtime dependency is mcp-time-server itself (plus its bundled dependencies), which is installed via pip.

What timezone data does the server use?

It uses the official IANA timezone database, bundled as the tzdata package for reliability across all platforms.