How do I calculate the shift between two time zones?

You can use the `get_relative_offset_shift` tool by providing the source and target offsets in the ±HH:mm format.

What format should the UTC offset be in?

Offsets must follow the strict ±HH:mm format, such as '+05:30' or '-08:00'. You can use `validate_offset_format` to check your strings.

Can I find the absolute distance between two offsets?

Yes, use the `get_absolute_hour_gap` tool to get the non-negative number of hours separating two time zones.

Timezone Offset Difference MCP Connector for Claude

A+

Calculate hour differences and gaps between UTC offsets.

4 tools Official Updated Oct 1, 2026 Official Vinkius Partner

More Details Connect to Claude

This MCP server provides precise tools for temporal calculations involving UTC offsets. Use get_relative_offset_shift to find the signed hour difference between two time zones, or get_absolute_hour_gap to find the total magnitude of time separating them. It also includes get_offset_from_total_minutes for converting minute counts to standard formats and validate_offset_format to ensure strings follow the strict ±HH:mm pattern.

timezoneutcoffsettime-calculationtemporal

Connect to Claude

Subscribe on Vinkius, then add this connector to Claude.ai or Claude Code.

① Claude.ai (web app)

Go to Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector
Paste the MCP endpoint URL below

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_K3wekC6XZeHZEYLlBspYlGs6Q42kBakK7cmCjbbI/mcp

② Claude Code (terminal)

claude mcp add --transport http timezone-offset-difference https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_K3wekC6XZeHZEYLlBspYlGs6Q42kBakK7cmCjbbI/mcp

③ Claude Desktop

Add to claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "timezone-offset-difference": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_K3wekC6XZeHZEYLlBspYlGs6Q42kBakK7cmCjbbI/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Get full access on Vinkius

The preview token above works for testing. Powered by Vinkius.