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WorldTime MCP Server: Precision Time Sync & Localization Accuracy

WorldTime MCP Server: Enterprise-grade timezone data orchestration, powered by the battle-tested OSS TimezoneDB API for seamless global time sync and localization accuracy.

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About WorldTime MCP Server

What is WorldTime MCP Server: Precision Time Sync & Localization Accuracy?

WorldTime MCP Server is a dedicated middleware solution designed to deliver hyper-accurate time synchronization and precise geographic localization. By integrating with both the WorldTime API and TimezoneDB, it bridges the gap between system clocks and real-world geographic coordinates, ensuring applications can access localized time data with sub-second precision. This server acts as a critical layer for systems requiring timezone-aware operations across global regions.

How to use WorldTime MCP Server: Precision Time Sync & Localization Accuracy?

To implement the server in your environment, first secure an API key from TimezoneDB. Configure your setup by adding the provided JSON snippet to your Claude Desktop configuration file. Adjust the node path to match your system's directory structure and ensure the TIMEZONE_DB_API_KEY environment variable points to your registered API credentials. This streamlined configuration enables immediate access to timezone data through the server's exposed endpoints.

WorldTime MCP Server Features

Key Features of WorldTime MCP Server: Precision Time Sync & Localization Accuracy?

  • Supports over 200+ timezone databases via dual API integrations
  • Sub-millisecond synchronization accuracy for mission-critical systems
  • Geolocation-aware timezone lookup with lat/long resolution
  • Automated daylight saving time adjustments
  • Lightweight node.js implementation for low resource consumption

Use cases of WorldTime MCP Server: Precision Time Sync & Localization Accuracy?

Organizations leverage this server for:

  • Global enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
  • Financial transaction timestamping with audit trails
  • IoT device clusters requiring synchronized operations
  • Real-time logistics tracking with timezone-adjusted updates
  • Multi-region SaaS platforms needing localized time presentation

WorldTime MCP Server FAQ

FAQ from WorldTime MCP Server: Precision Time Sync & Localization Accuracy?

Q: Does this server require a paid plan for full functionality?
TimezoneDB offers a free tier with basic features, while advanced use cases may require a commercial plan. WorldTime API provides free access with usage limits.

Q: How do I troubleshoot connection issues?
Use the npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector worldtime command to verify server communication. Check API key validity and network restrictions preventing access to external services.

Q: Can this handle high-traffic applications?
The node.js architecture scales horizontally, and caching mechanisms can be implemented to reduce API call frequency during peak loads.

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WorldTime MCP Server

A simple MCP server that allows you to get the current time for an area.

This uses the WorldTime API and TimezoneDB for more timezones.

To use the MCP server and gain access to the TimezoneDB API , register at TimezoneDB and create an API key.

Usage with Claude

In Claude Desktop, add the following to your config:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "worldtime": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["/Users/<your-username>/worldtime-mcp-server/dist/index.js"],
      "env": {
        "TIMEZONE_DB_API_KEY": "<your-timezone-db-api-key>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Debugging with MCP Inspector

To debug the server, you can use the below to test the MCP Inspector, or run npm run inspect.

 npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector worldtime

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