How to Use the TimezoneDB MCP in Cursor
Inject live timezone data and DST states directly into your code with Cursor and this MCP Server.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect TimezoneDB MCP to Cursor
Create your Vinkius account to connect TimezoneDB to Cursor — we handle the hosting, security, and runtime updates so you don't have to. No server setup required.
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Key Capabilities
Pull real time data via MCP Server
`get_time_by_zone` fetches the exact current time for a named region, and `get_time_by_location` does the same for raw geographic coordinates. Cursor uses these responses to populate your code with actual API data instead of placeholder stubs. You write the logic while Agent mode handles the external lookup. The editor pulls live timestamps mid-keystroke.
Write accurate scheduling functions
`get_dst_status` returns the active daylight saving state for any supported area. Your AI client reads this to structure conditional blocks in your date-handling utilities. Hardcoding transition dates causes production bugs. Having the editor query the live state ensures your generated functions account for regional anomalies automatically.
Map available regions instantly
`list_timezones` outputs every valid regional string for a given country, while `check_api_status` verifies the underlying service is responding. When you need a dropdown list of valid European timezones, the agent generates the exact array in your source file. You skip the manual copy-pasting from external documentation.
Set up TimezoneDB MCP in Cursor
Prerequisites
- Cursor installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
- Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token
- 1
Open MCP Settings
Go to Cursor Settings → MCP or open the Command Palette (
Cmd+Shift+P/Ctrl+Shift+P) and search for "MCP: Add Server". - 2
Add the TimezoneDB MCP
Cursor will create or open
.cursor/mcp.jsonin your project root. Paste the JSON snippet on the right. Replace[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. - 3
Enable Agent mode
Open Composer (
Cmd+I/Ctrl+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown at the top. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode. - 4
Verify the connection
Ask Cursor something like "List my recent TimezoneDB transactions." If the MCP tools are loaded correctly, Cursor will call the TimezoneDB tools automatically. You can also check Settings → MCP for a green status indicator.
{
"mcpServers": {
"timezonedb-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
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