Where to look and set the date and time on Xiaomi: Step-by-step instructions

Setting the date and time on Xiaomi devices is a seemingly simple task, but many users face difficulties: where exactly to look for these parameters, why time is lost after a reboot or how to change the display format. This is especially true for owners of smartphones on MIUI, where the interface is regularly updated and the location of settings can change depending on the firmware version.

In this article, we’ll look at all the ways you can access date and time settings across Xiaomi devices, from budget Redmis to Xiaomi’s flagship 14. You’ll learn how to sync time with the network, manually change your time zone, fix bugs with automatic updates, and even set up extra hours for other regions. And if your device doesn’t work properly, you’ll find a solution to typical problems.

The material will be useful for both beginners and experienced users who want to optimize the work of their gadget. All instructions are illustrated with current screenshots and adapted to the latest versions of MIUI 14/15 and HyperOS.

Where to find date and time settings on Xiaomi

The main way to set the date and time on most Xiaomi devices is as follows:

1. Open the Settings app** (cog icon).
2. Scroll down and select the Additional Settings section (on some models, System and Device).
3. Slip on the date and time item.

On HyperOS devices (such as Xiaomi 14 or Redmi K70), the path may be slightly different:

• 📱 Settings → System system → Date and time
• ⚙️ Settings → General. → Date and time (on some firmware)

If you didn't find the section the first time, search the settings (the magnifier in the upper right corner) and type in the "date" or "time" request, the system will immediately show the desired item.

How to Change Date and Time Manually

If the automatic sync is disabled or is not working correctly, you can set the date and time manually:

1. Go to Settings → Additional settings → Date and time.
2. Turn off the date and time autodetection slider (if it is active).
3. Slip on the field Set a date and select the desired date in the calendar.
4. Click Set time and enter the current time using the dial or keyboard.
5. Select a Time Zone from the list (e.g. Moskva, GMT+3).

On devices with HyperOS, the interface may look different: switches are used instead of sliders, and the time zone selection is carried out through the map.

Turn off automatic synchronization|Check the current time zone|Ensure a stable connection to the network (if necessary)|Save the changes with the "Ready" button"-->

Important! With manual settings, time can get lost after a device reboot or change SIM-To avoid this, it is recommended to periodically check the relevance of the data or return to automatic mode.

Synchronizing time with the network: why it does not work and how to fix it

Automatic timing over a mobile operator's network or Wi-Fi is the most reliable way to avoid discrepancies, but sometimes it fails.

If the problem persists, try resetting your network settings:

1. Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks.
2. Select Network Reset (password entry required).
3. After restarting, check the synchronization work.

Set up additional hours (for other regions)

If you travel frequently or work with colleagues from other countries, you can add second (and even third) hours with a different time zone to Xiaomi devices.

1. Open the standard “Clock” application** (icon with dial).
2. Go to the World Time tab (or the Clock → +).
3. Click Add City and select the desired region from the list.
4. Activate the option to Show on the lock screen if you want to see both times at the same time.

On some MIUI firmware, this feature may be hidden to enable it:

• 🌍 Go to Settings. → Lock screen.
• 🕒 Find the Additional Hours and activate it.
• ⚙️ Select the cities that will appear on the home screen.

On HyperOS devices, displaying extra hours on the lock screen may conflict with the weather widget. If the time is not shown, temporarily remove the weather widget or update the firmware.

Date and time format: how to change the display

By default, Xiaomi uses the 24-hour format and the date in the form of DD.MM.GYG. However, these parameters can be changed:

1. Go to Settings → Additional settings → Date and time.
2. Slip on the time format and select 12-hour (with AM/PM).
3. In the Format of the date you can select options: 📅 DD.MM.GYG (standard for Russia) 📅 MM/DD/YYYYYY (American format) 📅 MGGG-MM-DD (ISO-format)

Some MIUI firmware requires changing the region of the device to change format:

1. Go to Settings. → The phone. → Region.
2. Select the country that is suitable for you (e.g. USA for MM/DD/YYYYYY).
3. Reset the device.

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If some features (such as voice assistant) are lost after changing the region, return the original region and change the date format through third-party applications like ClockSync or MoreLocale 2.

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

Even after setting the date and time correctly, Xiaomi users may experience problems, and here are the most common ones and ways to fix them:

⚠️ If the firmware update has caused time to go wrong, check the version. MIUI. In some assemblies (e.g, MIUI 14.0.4 for Redmi Note 11) was a bug with module NITZ, corrected only in 14.0.6. Update the device manually through Settings → Updating the system.

If none of the methods helped, reset the settings (without deleting the data):

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
2. Select Reset all settings (not Reset to factory!).
3. After rebooting, set the date and time again.

For the Xiaomi Watch S3 and other models on Wear OS:

1. Open on the clock Settings → System → Date and time.
2. Activate Automatic Date and Time or manually set up.
3. If time is not synchronized, reconnect the clock to your phone via Bluetooth.

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On Xiaomi smartwatches, time is only synchronized when you are actively connected to your smartphone. If you turn off Bluetooth for a long time, the watch may start to “backtrack” due to the inaccuracy of the internal timer.

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