Double watches on Xiaomi: how to add a second time zone MIUI

Owners of smartphones Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO They often have to track time across multiple time zones, whether it's business trips, talking to relatives abroad, or working with international partners. MIUI It offers a built-in double clock feature that allows you to display the second region time directly on the lock screen or in the status bar, but not all users know how to activate it, especially after system updates, when the location of settings may change.

In this article, we’ll break down all the ways to add a second time zone on Xiaomi devices, including hidden chips. MIUI 14/15, Bypassing the limitations on some models and solving common errors, you will learn how to configure two time zones on the home screen, in the notification bar, and even on Always-on Display (AOD). And if your model does not officially support the function, we will show alternative methods using widgets and third-party applications.

Important: Double watches depend on the version MIUI And the smartphone model. For example, on Xiaomi 13 Pro with MIUI 15 setup takes 2 clicks, and on the budget Redmi Note 10, you may need to bypass Developer Settings. We covered all scenarios - choose your own!

1.The official method: adding a second time zone to the MIUI

The most reliable method is to use built-in settings MIUI. It works on most modern devices (Xiaomi). 12/13/14 series, Redmi Note 11/12, POCO F4/F5 and newer) with firmware MIUI 12.5+. Here's the step-by-step instruction:

1. Open the Clock app (icon with dial).
2. Go to the World Time section (bottom of the screen).
3. Press the button «+» top-right.
4. Type the name of the city (such as New York or Tokyo) in the search bar or select it from the list.
5. Activate the “Show on the lock screen” switch (if visualization is needed).

After that, the second time zone will appear:

• 📱 On the lock screen (under the main time).
• ⏰ In the status bar (near the battery indicator).
• 🌍 In the "Clock" widget on the home screen (if added).

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On certain devices (e.g, POCO X5 Pro) The option to show the lock screen may be hidden:

1. Return to the Settings → Lock screen.
2. Select Additional Settings → The clock.
3. Activate the option of Double Clock and specify the city.

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If the city you want is not on the list, try entering the name of the capital of the country or the nearest major city, for example, for Kaliningrad you can choose Vilnius (the time difference is the same).

2. Alternative method: through date and time settings

If the first method did not work (for example, on older versions). MIUI or after resetting the settings, try activating the double clock through system settings:

1. Go to Settings → Additional settings → Date and time.
2. Activate the option “Automatic time zone determination” (if disabled).
3. Click on Time Zone and select a second region (like London).
4. Go back and turn on the Double Clock switch.

This method works for MIUI 11-14, but has a limitation: the second time zone will only appear in the status bar (near the battery icon) and not on the lock screen:

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra and other flagships with MIUI 13+ After this action, the double watch will appear on Always-on Display (AOD). If not, check the theme settings:

1. Open Topics → My subjects. → Settings AOD.
2. Choose a watch style with dual belt support (e.g., Digital Double).

3. Hidden Chips: Double Watches Through Modes and Widgets

If your Xiaomi model does not support dual-watch system-level (e.g. Redmi) 9A or POCO M3), take the detour:

Method 1: World Time Widget

• 📌 Long tap on the main screen → Widgets.
• 🔍 Find the Watch widget (size) 4×2 or 4×1).
• 🌎 Add it to the screen and set up the cities displayed.

Method 2: Quick settings (notification panel)

Nana MIUI 14+ You can add a tile with world time:

1. Swipe down to open the notification panel.
2. Click on the icon «⚙️» (editing).
3. Find the World Time tile and drag it to the active area.

Method 3: Third-party applications

If the built-in methods don’t work, install one of these apps (available on Google Play):

• 🌐 World Clock Widget – Minimalist widget with support for several belts.
• ⏱️ Dual Clock Widget – displays two times on the home screen.
• 📱 ClockSync – synchronizes time with atomic servers (useful for frequent flights).

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Model Compatibility: Where it works and Where it doesn’t

The function of the double clock depends on the version. MIUI And the hardware platform. The table below is the current data for 2026:

On devices with a MediaTek processor (for example, Redmi Note 11 on Helio) G88) Double watches may not work as well due to manufacturer restrictions, in which case it is recommended to use the World Time widget instead of the system function.

If your model doesn’t support double watches but you want to activate them, try:

1. Update MIUI to the latest version via Settings → About Phone → System Update.
2. Install custom firmware (e.g. Xiaomi.EU) where the feature can be unlocked.
3. Use it. ADB-commands for compulsory inclusion (see section 5).

5. Problem Solving: Why Double Clocks Don't Work

If you have completed all the steps but the second time zone is not displayed, check out these points:

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI 12.5 and below, double watches may conflict with the Smart Assistant feature. → Battery and performance → Smart assistant.

Problem 1: No Double Watch option in the settings

• 🔄 Check the region of the device: go to Settings → Additional settings → Region and select a country with feature support (e.g. Russia, Germany, India).
• 📱 Reset the settings of the “Clock” app: Settings → Annexes → Application management → The clock → Warehouse → Clear the data.

Problem 2: Second belt time is not updated

• ⏱️ Enable automatic time synchronization: Settings → Additional settings → Date and time → Automatically.
• 🌐 Check your internet connection – without a network, time is not synchronized.
• 🔋 Restart the device (sometimes helps with system processes hanging).

Problem 3: Double watches disappear after update MIUI

This is a typical mistake when you switch to a new firmware version.

1. Remove the second time zone through Settings → Date and time.
2. Add it again through the “Clock” app (method) №1).
3. If it does not help, reset the settings "lock screen" to the factory.

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If the double clock is gone after the upgrade MIUI 15, try rolling back on the previous firmware version via Fastboot or wait for a patch from Xiaomi (usually released within 1-2 weeks of release).

6. ADB-commands for forced double-clocking

For advanced users: If your device does not support double clocks at the software level, you can activate them via the app. ADB (Android Debug Bridge. This method works MIUI 13/14 and requires an unlocked bootloader or root rights.

Instructions:

1. Install. ADB-Drivers on PC and enable debugging by USB on a smartphone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times press to activate the developer mode, then Settings → Additional settings → For developers → Debugging by USB).
2. Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command:

adb shell settings put global dual_clock_enabled 1

1. Reset the device.
2. Add a second time zone through Settings → Date and time.

If the team fails, try an alternative method:

adb shell am start -n com.android.deskclock/.worldclock.WorldClockActivity

⚠️ Attention: Use ADB It can cause system failures if you type in the wrong commands. Before experimenting, back up your data through Settings. → The phone. → Backup.

7.Optimizing display: how to make double watches more convenient

To the second time zone does not interfere, but remains accessible, configure its display:

On the lock screen

• 🔧 Go to Settings. → Lock screen → Clock style.
• 🎨 Choose a two-line option (e.g., “Digital Doubles” or “Analogues”) + digital»).
• 📏 Adjust the font size in Settings → Screen. → Type size.

In the status line

If the second time zone takes up too much space:

1. Open Settings → Notification panel and status bar.
2. Select Setting the Status Line → The clock.
3. Activate the option “Compact view” (hidden seconds).

On Always-on Display (AOD)

On devices with AMOLED-screens (Xiaomi 13 Pro, POCO F4 GT) tune in:

• 🌙 Go to Settings. → Always-on Display and Lockdown.
• 🕒 Choose the “Double Clock” or “World Time” style».
• 🔄 Set up a display schedule (for example, only at night).

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To save battery power, turn off the display of double clocks on AOD To do this, use the Schedule function in the Always-on Display settings.

FAQ: Frequent questions about double watches on Xiaomi