Time & Time Zones APIs
| API | Pricing | Auth | Format | Free tier | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TimeAPI.ioCurrent time and UTC offset by IANA zone, coordinates or IP, plus time-zone info and Unix timestamps. Utilities › Time & Time Zones | Free | None | JSON | Unlimited | Live |
TimeZoneDBLocal time, UTC offset and DST for 400+ zones by zone name, coordinates, city or IP, plus zone conversion. Utilities › Time & Time Zones | Freemium | API key | JSON | 10k+/day | Live |
World Time & WeatherCurrent local time, timezone/DST info, and weather for 400 cities as static JSON, updated every 30 min. Utilities › Time & Time Zones | Free | None | JSON | Unlimited | Live |
Choosing a Time & Time Zones API
Is there a free Time & Time Zones API?
Yes. TimeAPI.io and World Time & Weather are free to use, and TimeZoneDB has a free tier alongside paid plans.
Which Time & Time Zones APIs work without an API key?
TimeAPI.io and World Time & Weather need no key or sign-up, so you can try them with a plain request.
Can I call a Time & Time Zones API from front-end JavaScript?
World Time & Weather allows cross-origin requests and needs no key, so it works straight from the browser. For the others, call them from your server so your key stays private.
Can I use Time & Time Zones APIs in a commercial project?
World Time & Weather permits commercial use. TimeZoneDB restricts it, for example to non-commercial or attributed use, so read the terms first.
Which Time & Time Zones APIs work with AI agents?
TimeAPI.io publishes an OpenAPI spec for generating clients and tools.
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