timezone

Display current local times for multiple locations in a formatted table.

Updated Apr 21, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/scanbott/claude-skills --skill timezone-scanbott
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: timezone
Source: https://github.com/scanbott/claude-skills/tree/main/timezone
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/scanbott/claude-skills --skill timezone-scanbott

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Coordinating across multiple locations requires quick visibility into local times and business hours to plan meetings and workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Live timezone table: view local times for Morocco, London, Karachi, Brazil, and Egypt at a glance.
  • Working hours awareness: infer likely working hours across locations to avoid scheduling conflicts.
  • Use Case: schedule a cross-location standup by checking each teammate's local time.

Quick Start

Run the provided bash snippet to display a table of location, timezone, and local time.

Frequently Asked Questions about timezone

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

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How do I check current times across multiple timezones for scheduling meetings?

You can check current times across multiple timezones by running a bash snippet that outputs a formatted table of location, timezone, and local time using the TZ environment variable. This provides quick visibility for coordinating cross-location workflows.

What's the best way to coordinate working hours across international locations like London and Karachi?

To coordinate working hours across locations like London and Karachi, view a live timezone table displaying local times for each region. This helps infer likely working hours to avoid scheduling conflicts when planning international standups.

Can I display local times for Brazil and Egypt using a bash script without installing dependencies?

Yes, you can display local times for Brazil and Egypt using a bash script with no dependencies required. The script leverages the built-in TZ environment variable to calculate and format the current time for each specified location.

Does this timezone tool support locations beyond the default list of Morocco, London, Karachi, Brazil, and Egypt?

The provided timezone tool specifically supports Morocco, London, Karachi, Brazil, and Egypt. The metadata indicates it outputs a formatted table for these key locations at a glance, with no mention of customizable location inputs.

How does the TZ environment variable work for displaying world clocks in bash?

The TZ environment variable works for displaying world clocks in bash by temporarily setting the timezone for the shell session. The script uses this variable to calculate local times and outputs a formatted table showing label, timezone, and current time.

Why do I need a timezone table when planning cross-location team standups?

You need a timezone table when planning cross-location standups to quickly verify each teammate's local time. Coordinating across multiple locations requires visibility into business hours to avoid scheduling outside someone's working time.