World Time API + Notion

Send the response straight into Notion — connected through Zapier, Make, or n8n, no code required.

WhenNotionNew database item
trigger
RunWorld Time APIReturns the response
action
ThenNotionCreate page

The World Time API in Notion.

Notion is the all-in-one workspace for notes, docs, and databases. Connecting APIs to Notion enables automated documentation, dynamic databases, and self-updating knowledge bases. Build living documents that stay current without manual updates.

Workflows worth wiring.

Automatically create documentation pages when new API endpoints are deployed
Build a competitor tracking database that updates with the latest company data
Create a reading list that enriches book entries with metadata from external APIs
Maintain an always-current list of domain registrations with expiry dates

Ready-made ideas.

New database item created Fetch time → update properties

Build a world clock database

When a city is added to your Notion database, fetch its time data and populate properties with timezone, time12, date, country, and dst.

Scheduled hourly Fetch time → update current time properties

Track office hours across locations

Keep your Notion office directory updated with current local times. Refresh time12, day, and dst status for each office city hourly.

Connect it in a few steps.

Set up with Zapier
  1. 1
    Set the trigger. Create a Zap with Notion as the trigger app and "New database item" as the event. Connect your account.
  2. 2
    Add the API action. Add APIVerve as the action, select the World Time API, and map your trigger data to the request.
  3. 3
    Send it back. Add a second Notion action for "Create page" and map the returned fields (like search) into it.
  4. 4
    Test & turn on. Test the Zap with real data to confirm the mapping, then turn it on.
Set up with Make
  1. 1
    Add the trigger. Create a scenario and add a Notion module set to "New database item". Authenticate your account.
  2. 2
    Call the API. Add an HTTP module pointing at api.apiverve.com/v1/worldtime with your x-api-key header. Pass the trigger's data as the input.
  3. 3
    Parse & map. Add a JSON module to read the response, then a Notion module for "Create page". Map fields like data.search into place.
  4. 4
    Activate. Run once to confirm the mapping, then switch the scenario on and set its schedule.
Set up with n8n
  1. 1
    Add the trigger node. Start a workflow with a Notion trigger node for "New database item" and connect your credentials.
  2. 2
    Add an HTTP Request node. Point it at api.apiverve.com/v1/worldtime using Header Auth (x-api-key). Feed in the trigger data.
  3. 3
    Map with expressions. Add a Notion node for "Create page" and reference the response with expressions such as {{ $json.data.search }}.
  4. 4
    Execute & activate. Execute manually to verify, then activate the workflow for production.

What Notion receives.

search"San Francisco"
foundCitiesarray of 2

Notion + World Time API FAQ

Can I update Notion databases automatically with API data?
Yes. Use automation platforms to create or update database items. Map API response fields to Notion database properties for seamless data sync.
How do I handle nested data from APIs in Notion?
Flatten nested data in your automation workflow before sending to Notion. You can also create related databases and link records for complex data structures.
Is there a limit to how much data I can sync to Notion?
Notion handles large databases well, but automation platforms may have execution limits. For bulk imports, consider batching requests or using Notion's native import features.

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