How to change the clock on the lock screen Xiaomi Redmi 9: all the ways

Why the wrong time is displayed on the lock screen – and how to fix it

The lock screen of Xiaomi Redmi 9 is not just protection against accidental clicks, but also a source of key information: current time, date, notifications and even weather. However, many users face the problem when the lock clock shows incorrect data — get lost after a reboot, lag for a few minutes or even “freeze” at one value. MIUI.

In this article, we will explore all the possible ways to change the clock on the Redmi 9 lock screen, from standard settings to hidden shell features.

• 🔄 Change the format of the display time (12-hour or 24-hour)
• ⏱️ Manually synchronize time with Xiaomi servers
• 📱 Set up a weather widget and dates next to the clock
• 🔧 Fix crashes when time is “hanging” or reset

Important: instructions are relevant for Redmi 9 (models M2003J15SC, M2003J15SS, etc.) based on MIUI 12-14. If you have a different version of the firmware, some menu items may differ - we will warn about this separately.

Method 1: Change the time format through system settings

The most obvious and safe method is to configure the display of the watch directly in the Date and Time menu, which does not require superuser rights and works even on locked devices (without unlocking the bootloader).

To change the format of the watch (from 12-hour to 24-hour or vice versa), follow the following steps:

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the home screen).
2. Go to the section Additional settings → Date and time.
3. Activate the 24-hour switch (if it is turned off).
4. Check if the Auto-Date and Time Detection and Time Zone Auto-Detection option is enabled.

If the clock on the lock screen has not changed after these actions, try to force the clock to synchronize:

• 🔄 Turn off and turn on the Auto-Date and Time option again.
• 📡 Restart your smartphone – sometimes the system caches old settings.
• 🌍 Make sure you choose the right time zone (e.g., Moscow, GMT+3).

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If after manual settings, the lock time still gets lost, the problem may lie in the failure of Google or Xiaomi services - read about this in the section on troubleshooting.

Method 2: Configure through MIUI-launcher (for custom themes)

The MIUI shell allows you to deeply customize the lock screen, including the display style of the watch. If you use a standard theme or custom theme from MIUI Themes, the format of the time may depend on its settings.

To change the look of the watch:

1. Click the blank space on the home screen and select Themes.
2. Go to the Lock Screen section.
3. Choose one of the suggested themes (e.g. Digital Watch, Analog Watch, or Minimalism).
4. Click Apply and check for changes on the lock.

Note that some themes support dynamic time-reformation as a function of the day (e.g. AM/PM at night and 24-hour format during the day). If you want to lock your display hard, choose themes marked Static.

24-clockwork (13:45)|12-sentry AM/PM (1:45 PM)|It doesn't matter if it's accurate.|Another option-->

⚠️ Warning: When changing the theme, weather and notification widgets on the lock screen may reset. If critical, pre-screenshot the current settings (Power button) + Turning down the volume).

Method 3: Use of third-party applications (for advanced users)

If standard methods don't work, you can use Google Play apps that customize the lock screen, such as:

• 📱 Always On Display – Adds a constant display of time (even on a screen that is off).
• ⏰ Lock Screen Widget – allows you to configure widgets, including watches with stopwatch.
• 🎨 KLCK – Lock Screen Maker – Lock screen designer with support for custom fonts and animations.

Warning: Many of these apps require permission to access notifications and may conflict with Xiaomi’s MIUI Optimization before installing:

⚠️ Attention: Turn it off MIUI Optimization in the Developer Settings (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times to tap → For developers → Shut down. MIUI Optimization, otherwise widgets may not be displayed.

If you decide to use KLCK, follow this instruction:

1. Install KLCK from Google Play.


2. Launch the application and select the lock screen template.




3. Set up the display of the clock (font, color, position).




4. Apply the theme through Settings → Lock screen → Set wallpaper.




5. Reset the device.

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Before installing third-party launchers, back up your current lock screen settings through Settings → Additional → Backup. This will help you quickly restore the standard look if something goes wrong.

Troubleshooting: Why the clock is straying or not being updated

If the time on the Redmi 9 lock screen is periodically reset or “freezes”, the problem may be related to:

If none of these methods helped, reset the date and time settings:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the Watch app and click Warehouse.
3. Choose Clear Data and Clear Cache.
4. Reset the device.

Additional settings: weather widget and display style

The Redmi 9 lock screen next to the clock displays a weather and date widget, which can also be configured:

• 🌤️ To change the city for weather, go to Settings → Lock screen → Weather and select the desired location.
• 📅 To change the format of the date (for example, DD.MM.YYYY instead MM/DD/YY) Use the settings of the region: Settings → Additionally. → Language and region → Date format.
• 🎨 To remove the weather widget altogether, select the lock screen theme without this element (e.g. Minimalist).

If the weather widget shows incorrect data, try:

1. Update the data manually in the Weather app.
2. Clear the cache of the Weather app in the settings.
3. Check permissions for the application (access to location).

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The weather widget on the lock screen is updated only when you connect to the Internet, and if you have your mobile data or Wi-Fi disabled, the information may be outdated.

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