clock

Get the current date and time for any IANA timezone.

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Search Tags:#formatting #time #timezone #datetime #clock #iana #timezone-alias

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npx skills add https://github.com/octos-org/octos --skill clock-octos-org

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Skill: clock
Source: https://github.com/octos-org/octos/tree/main/crates/app-skills/time
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/octos-org/octos --skill clock-octos-org

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Get the current date and time in any timezone, enabling accurate cross-region coordination and timestamping.

Core Features & Use Cases

Retrieve the current date and time in a specified IANA timezone (e.g., Europe/London, Asia/Tokyo) or the server's local time by default.
Resolve common timezone aliases (e.g., JST -> Asia/Tokyo, EST -> US/Eastern) for convenient input.
Format output with date, time, day of week, and UTC offset for unambiguous timestamps.

Quick Start

Ask the AI to run the clock tool with an optional timezone to obtain the current date and time for that zone.

Frequently Asked Questions about clock

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I get the current time in a specific IANA timezone?▼

To get the current time in a specific IANA timezone, request the time using an IANA name like Europe/London or Asia/Tokyo. The tool returns the formatted date, time, day of week, and UTC offset for that region.

Can I use timezone aliases like EST or JST to retrieve local time?▼

Yes, you can use common timezone aliases like EST or JST to retrieve local time. The tool automatically resolves these aliases to their corresponding IANA timezone names, such as US/Eastern or Asia/Tokyo, ensuring accurate time retrieval.

What is the default timezone used when no IANA timezone is provided?▼

When no IANA timezone is provided, the default timezone used is the server's local time. The tool falls back to this local environment time and formats the result with the corresponding date, time, day, and UTC offset.

How does timezone formatting handle UTC offsets for global team coordination?▼

Timezone formatting handles UTC offsets by appending them to the returned date and time string. This provides unambiguous timestamps for global team coordination, ensuring all members interpret the scheduled events and log entries correctly.

Does the clock tool require any external dependencies to resolve timezones?▼

No, the clock tool does not require any external dependencies to resolve timezones. It operates independently to parse IANA names and common aliases, directly returning the current date, time, and UTC offset without needing additional libraries.