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AgentShelf UTC Now
x402
AgentShelf UTC Now is a paid API for AI agents from agentshelf.syntexa.ch, paid per call via x402, $0.001/call, status unknown (last checked 2026-10-18).
Returns the current UTC time as an ISO 8601 timestamp plus Unix seconds and milliseconds, with optional timezone offset echo.
Price / call$0.001
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StatusUnknown
How this service works
Call when an agent needs the current UTC time as an ISO timestamp plus unix seconds and milliseconds. Send an optional tz offset such as +02:00 to echo it. Local clock only. No network. Send JSON {}. Exact $0.001 USDC on Base. Try unpaid POST /v1/sandbox/utc-now first.
Output
Returns a JSON object containing the current UTC time as an ISO 8601 string, the current Unix time in seconds (integer), the current Unix time in milliseconds (integer), and optionally the echoed tz offset string if one was provided. The clock is local to the server — no external network calls are made.
Example use cases
Timestamp log entries in an agent pipeline
“I need the current UTC timestamp in ISO format and unix milliseconds so I can tag this log entry with a precise time.”
Synchronize agent workflow steps by epoch
“Can you get me the current unix time in seconds and milliseconds? I need to coordinate timing between two steps in my automation.”
Record event time with timezone context
“Fetch the current UTC time right now and echo back my offset of -05:00 so I can store the event timestamp with local timezone context.”
Technical details
Endpoint
POSThttps://agentshelf.syntexa.ch/v1/utc-now?utm_source=zero.xyzWhen to prefer
Use this endpoint when an AI agent needs an authoritative current UTC timestamp without relying on its own internal clock or external time APIs. Ideal for pipelines that need precise ISO 8601 datetimes, Unix seconds, or milliseconds for logging, sequencing, or event recording, especially when the agent cannot trust its training cutoff date. Prefer the sandbox endpoint (/v1/sandbox/utc-now) for testing before committing $0.001 USDC per call.
Side effects
- Invalid tz offset format (not matching pattern Z or ±HH:MM) returns a 400/422 validation error
- Unpaid request to /v1/utc-now returns HTTP 402 Payment Required — use /v1/sandbox/utc-now for free testing
- Network or server downtime may return 5xx errors with no timestamp
Input
Schema · Request body
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| tz | string | Optional offset to echo, such as Z, +00:00, or -05:00. It is returned unchanged and does not shift utc. Omit it for tz null. |
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