TimezoneDB MCP Server for Claude Code 5 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add TimezoneDB as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.
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claude mcp add timezonedb --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About TimezoneDB MCP Server
Empower your AI agent to orchestrate your entire global time and timezone research workflow with TimezoneDB, the authoritative source for world clock data. By connecting TimezoneDB to your agent, you transform complex offset lookups into a natural conversation. Your agent can instantly retrieve current time for any zone, audit daylight saving statuses, and identify regional time variations without you ever touching a manual converter. Whether you are planning international calls or building global scheduling systems, your agent acts as a real-time time consultant, ensuring your data is always precise and synchronized.
Claude Code registers TimezoneDB as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 5 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where TimezoneDB data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Time Auditing — Retrieve the exact current time for over 400 timezones and maintain a clear view of global offsets.
- Location Oversight — Query timezone details based on geographic coordinates to understand local time patterns instantly.
- Zone Discovery — List all supported timezones by country to identify regional variations and abbreviations.
- DST Intelligence — Check if daylight saving time is currently active for any zone to assist in precise scheduling.
- Spatial Discovery — Retrieve latitude and longitude metadata for specific zones to maintain spatial context.
The TimezoneDB MCP Server exposes 5 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect TimezoneDB to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the TimezoneDB MCP Server with Claude Code.
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Add the MCP Server
Run the command above in your terminal
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Start using TimezoneDB
Ask Claude: "Using TimezoneDB, show me...". 5 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the TimezoneDB MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with TimezoneDB through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using TimezoneDB tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
TimezoneDB + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the TimezoneDB MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed TimezoneDB tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query TimezoneDB nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe TimezoneDB outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query TimezoneDB status endpoints and alert on anomalies
TimezoneDB MCP Tools for Claude Code (5)
These 5 tools become available when you connect TimezoneDB to Claude Code via MCP:
check_api_status
Check if the TimezoneDB API is operational
get_dst_status
Check if daylight saving time is currently active for a zone
get_time_by_location
Get current time for specific geographic coordinates
get_time_by_zone
g., "America/New_York. Get current time and details for a specific timezone (e.g., "America/New_York")
list_timezones
List all supported timezones, optionally filtered by country
Example Prompts for TimezoneDB in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with TimezoneDB immediately.
"What is the current time in 'Asia/Tokyo' using TimezoneDB?"
"Check time for latitude 40.7128, longitude -74.0060."
"List all timezones in 'Brazil'."
Troubleshooting TimezoneDB MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting TimezoneDB to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
TimezoneDB + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating TimezoneDB MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Connect TimezoneDB with your favorite client
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Connect TimezoneDB to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 5 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.