Time MCP - Global Development Coordination

Time zone management and coordination MCP server that provides current time queries, timezone conversions, and scheduling utilities for global development teams.

Overview

Time MCP (mcp-server-time) provides Claude Code with comprehensive time zone management capabilities, enabling seamless coordination across global development teams and time-aware workflow automation.

Key Capabilities

🌍 Global Time Management

• Current time queries for any IANA timezone
• Timezone conversion between any two timezones
• Multiple timezone support for distributed teams
• Accurate time calculations accounting for DST and timezone rules

⏰ Development Coordination

• Meeting scheduling across multiple timezones
• Deployment timing coordination for global systems
• Release planning with timezone-aware scheduling
• Team availability calculation across regions

🔄 Workflow Integration

• Time-stamped logging with proper timezone context
• Automated scheduling for CI/CD processes
• Global event coordination for releases and maintenance
• Documentation timestamps with timezone awareness

When to Use Time MCP

Global Team Coordination

• Meeting scheduling with participants across multiple timezones
• Release coordination ensuring appropriate timing for all regions
• On-call schedules managing 24/7 coverage across time zones
• Communication planning optimizing for team overlap hours

Development Workflow Automation

• Deployment scheduling during low-traffic hours globally
• Maintenance windows coordinated across different regions
• Automated reporting with proper timezone context
• Log analysis with accurate time correlation

Business Process Integration

• SLA monitoring accounting for business hours in different regions
• Compliance reporting with proper timezone documentation
• User activity analysis considering local time patterns
• Support escalation based on regional business hours

Core Functions

Current Time Queries

"What time is it in Europe/Berlin right now?"
"Show current time in America/New_York, Asia/Tokyo, and Australia/Sydney"

Capabilities:

• Accurate current time for any IANA timezone
• Multiple timezone queries in a single request
• DST awareness automatically handled
• Business hour calculations for different regions

Time Zone Conversion

"Convert 9:00 AM PST to European timezones"
"What time is 14:30 UTC in all major Asian business centers?"

Features:

• Flexible conversion between any timezones
• Multiple target timezone conversion
• Business hour context for meeting planning
• DST transition handling for accurate conversions

Real-World Applications

Global Release Coordination

"We're planning a production deployment at 2:00 AM EST to minimize user 
impact. What time is this in London, Tokyo, and Sydney? Are these 
appropriate times for our global user base?"

Time MCP Analysis:

1. Conversion calculation: 2:00 AM EST to all target timezones
2. Business impact assessment: User activity levels at those times
3. Team coordination: Which team members are available
4. Recommendation: Optimal timing for global deployment

Meeting Scheduling Optimization

"Find the best time for a meeting with team members in San Francisco 
(PST), London (GMT), and Mumbai (IST). We need at least 2 hours during 
everyone's business hours this week."

Scheduling Analysis:

1. Timezone overlap calculation: Business hour intersections
2. Optimal time identification: Windows that work for all zones
3. Duration planning: 2-hour meeting slot coordination
4. Weekly planning: Multiple option identification across the week

Support Coverage Planning

"We need 24/7 support coverage across three shifts. How should we 
distribute coverage between our teams in New York, London, and Singapore 
to ensure seamless handoffs?"

Coverage Strategy:

1. Shift planning: 8-hour coverage blocks across 24 hours
2. Handoff coordination: Smooth transitions between regions
3. Overlap optimization: Knowledge transfer windows
4. Emergency coverage: Backup plans for each timezone

Integration with Development Workflows

Deployment Automation

Time-aware deployment scheduling:

• Off-peak deployment timing for minimal user impact
• Regional rollouts coordinated across timezones
• Maintenance windows scheduled for optimal timing

Team Coordination

Enhanced collaboration across timezones:

• Asynchronous communication with time context
• Code review scheduling optimized for reviewer availability
• Stand-up meeting timing for maximum participation

Documentation & Logging

Time-aware documentation and reporting:

• Timestamp normalization across different logging systems
• Event correlation across globally distributed systems
• Incident reporting with accurate timezone context

Best Practices

Effective Time Coordination

Always Include Timezone Context

• Specify timezones explicitly rather than assuming local time
• Use IANA timezone names (Europe/Berlin, not CET)
• Consider DST transitions when planning future events
• Document timezone assumptions in meeting notes and schedules

Plan for Global Impact

• Consider user activity patterns across different regions
• Account for business hours in all affected timezones
• Plan communication timing for maximum team overlap
• Schedule maintenance during lowest-impact hours globally

Handle Edge Cases

• DST transition dates can affect meeting schedules
• Holiday calendars vary across regions and cultures
• Business day definitions differ between countries
• Emergency procedures need timezone-aware escalation

Common Timezone Patterns

Major Development Hubs:

• US West Coast: America/Los_Angeles (PST/PDT)
• US East Coast: America/New_York (EST/EDT)
• Europe: Europe/London (GMT/BST), Europe/Berlin (CET/CEST)
• Asia: Asia/Tokyo (JST), Asia/Singapore (SGT), Asia/Kolkata (IST)

Business Hour Overlaps:

• US-Europe: Early morning EST / afternoon CET
• Europe-Asia: Late afternoon CET / evening IST/SGT
• US-Asia: Very limited overlap, requires async coordination

Technical Implementation

Time MCP runs through Python's uvx package manager:

{
  "command": "uvx", 
  "args": ["mcp-server-time"]
}

Key Features:

• Python-based: Leverages robust timezone libraries
• IANA timezone database: Most accurate and up-to-date timezone data
• DST handling: Automatic daylight saving time transitions
• Cross-platform: Works on all operating systems

Time Coordination Patterns

Distributed Team Workflows

1. Morning standup in one timezone → afternoon recap in next timezone
2. Code review during overlap hours → async feedback for follow-up
3. Deployment planning with timezone-aware impact analysis

Global Release Management

1. Feature freeze coordinated across development centers
2. Testing phases scheduled for appropriate regional timing
3. Production deployment during optimal global low-traffic windows
4. Post-release monitoring with follow-the-sun coverage

International Communication

1. Meeting invitations with all relevant timezones displayed
2. Email scheduling for optimal read times in target regions
3. Documentation updates with clear timezone context
4. Incident notifications with timezone-appropriate escalation

Time MCP transforms timezone complexity into seamless global coordination, enabling distributed teams to work together effectively across any geographic boundaries.