How to Use the TimezoneDB MCP in Claude

Q: How do I install the TimezoneDB MCP Server in Claude Desktop?

Edit your claudedesktopconfig.json file. Add the server command and arguments under the mcpServers key, then completely restart the application.

Manage global time and audit timezone offsets directly inside Claude Desktop.

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Resolve global time queries via MCP Server

`get_time_by_location` converts geographic coordinates into exact local time, while `get_time_by_zone` handles standard IANA strings like America/New_York. Your agent processes these lookups instantly during active conversations. You don't need to open another tab to check international schedules. Claude handles the conversion math and outputs the exact hour for your target region.

Audit daylight saving shifts

`get_dst_status` confirms if a specific region is currently observing daylight saving time. Your AI client reads this boolean state to prevent scheduling errors across borders. You avoid the usual confusion of overlapping transition dates between North America and Europe. The agent checks the live rule rather than relying on static training data.

Verify upstream connection health

`check_api_status` confirms the service is operational before executing bulk queries, and `list_timezones` pulls the full registry of supported regions filtered by country. Claude Web can hit these endpoints directly through custom connectors. You know immediately if an external outage is blocking your workflow.

Setup guide

Set up TimezoneDB MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The TimezoneDB MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the TimezoneDB MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under timezonedb-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "timezonedb-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about TimezoneDB MCP in Claude Desktop

Edit your claude_desktop_config.json file. Add the server command and arguments under the mcpServers key, then completely restart the application.

Yes. The desktop app runs it locally via stdio. The browser version connects through an HTTPS URL in your integration settings.

Check your configuration syntax. Missing commas or incorrect executable paths in the config file prevent the MCP service from initializing.

The available endpoints focus on current local time and active DST states. They do not calculate past epoch timestamps.

The server processes geographic coordinates and region strings. Claude only transmits the specific latitude, longitude, or IANA name required for the lookup, leaving your actual chat history private.

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