Time MCP Server

The Time MCP Server is a lightweight, platform‑agnostic service that exposes time‑related operations to large language models via the Model Context Protocol. By acting as a bridge between an AI assistant and reliable system time data, it removes the need for models to guess or rely on hard‑coded timestamps. This is especially valuable in scenarios where precise, real‑time scheduling or cross‑timezone coordination is critical—such as virtual event planning, global customer support, or distributed team management.

At its core, the server offers two primary tools. The first, , retrieves the current time for any IANA‑named timezone. If no zone is supplied, it defaults to the host machine’s local setting, making the function flexible for both global and local contexts. The second tool, , accepts a 24‑hour formatted time string and source/target timezones, performing the conversion while automatically accounting for daylight saving changes. Additionally, the server can report whether a timezone is currently observing DST and calculate the offset difference between any two zones, providing developers with all the data needed to build sophisticated scheduling logic.

Developers can integrate this MCP into existing AI workflows with minimal friction. For example, a chatbot could answer queries like “What time will it be in Tokyo when I finish my meeting in London?” by invoking and then use the result to suggest optimal meeting slots. Similarly, a virtual assistant could automatically reschedule appointments across regions by calling to confirm local availability. Because the server runs as a standalone binary, it can be deployed on macOS, Linux, or any environment that supports Swift, ensuring consistent performance across heterogeneous infrastructures.

Unique to this implementation is its use of the MCP Swift SDK, which guarantees type safety and streamlined serialization of request/response payloads. The server’s design also respects privacy by not logging or persisting any time data beyond the immediate request, making it suitable for compliance‑heavy industries. In short, the Time MCP Server equips AI applications with accurate, timezone‑aware time intelligence—enabling more reliable scheduling, coordination, and user interaction in a globalized digital world.