Have you noticed that your Xiaomi displays the wrong time or date? This can cause alarm clocks, notifications and even some applications to malfunction. The problem is found on both the new Redmi Note 13 Pro+ models and the old POCO X3 – the reasons vary from lost settings to synchronization errors with the operator’s network.
In this article you will find 5 We'll also look at the proven ways to change time on Xiaomi, including manual settings, automatic synchronization, and solving common errors. We'll also look at why time can get lost after flashing or resetting to factory settings, and what to do about it. MIUI 12/13/14 HyperOS.
1. Automatic time synchronization over the network
The easiest way is to enable automatic time updates via a mobile carrier network or Wi-Fi. This ensures that the clocks on your Xiaomi are always accurate, even after switching to winter/summer time.
How it works: The phone receives time data from NTP servers (Network Time Protocol) or directly from the cell tower.The method is suitable for most models, including the Redmi 12, POCO F5 and Xiaomi 13T.
- 📶 Through mobile network: time is synchronized with the operator’s data (MTS, Beeline, Tele2, etc.). Accuracy depends on the provider’s settings.
- 🌐 Through Wi-Fi/Internet: Time.android.com server or regional server NTP-servers (e.g., servers, ntp1.stratum2.ru for Russia).
- ⚡ Advantage: does not require manual intervention, time is updated every time you connect to the network.
To enable automatic synchronization:
- Open Settings → Additional → Date and time.
- Activate the Auto-Date and Time Setting switch.
- Choose the source: Network (for mobile Internet) or Network time (for Wi-Fi).
- Turn on time zone autodetermination if it is displayed incorrectly.
Date and time autodetermination enabled |Time zone corresponds to your region |Telephone connected to mobile network or Wi-Fi|In settings, "Network time" (not "24-hour format") is selected.
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⚠️ Warning: If you still get a little bit out of time after you turn on automatic synchronization, check your power saving settings. 10C) Turn off background synchronization to save battery.
2 Manual date and time setting
If automatic synchronization is not working or you are in an area without network coverage, you can set the time manually, which is also useful if you are traveling and want to temporarily change the time zone without an Internet connection.
Instructions for MIUI and HyperOS:
- Go to Settings → Additional → Date and time.
- Turn off date and time autodetermination.
- Click Set a date and select the current date in the calendar.
- Click Set time and set hours/minutes using the dial or keyboard.
- If necessary, change the time zone (for example, from UTC+3 to UTC+5 for Kazakhstan).
On some models (e.g., the POCO M6 Pro), a notification may appear after manual settings: "Time is not synced with the network" and can be ignored or disabled in the notification settings.
| Xiaomi model | Does it support manual tuning? | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Redmi Note 12 | Yes. | HyperOS added a selection of display formats (12/24 hours) |
| POCO X5 Pro | Yes. | When manually setup, data on sunrises / sunsets are reset in the weather widget |
| Xiaomi 13 Lite | Yes. | There is an option to use local time for travel. |
| Redmi 10A | Yes (limited) | No support for additional time zones |
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If you travel frequently, add the Clock widget to the home screen and set up multiple time zones, allowing you to quickly check time in different countries without changing the system settings.
3. Time synchronization through Xiaomi account
A little-known way is to synchronize time through the Mi Account cloud, a method that is useful if you have multiple Xiaomi devices (like a smartphone and a Mi Band smartwatch) and want to have the same time displayed on all of them.
For this:
- Make sure you are logged in to Mi Account (check in Settings → Xiaomi Account).
- Enable data synchronization in the cloud: Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Cloud → Synchronization.
- Activate the option to synchronize time and date (not available on all firmware).
If this option is not available in your MIUI version, try an alternative method:
- 🔄 Install the Mi Home app and link the smartphone to another Xiaomi device (like a smart lamp.
- 📱 Connect your smartphone to Mi Band or Xiaomi Watch – watches on smart devices can “pull” the right time from the network.
Why is it that synchronization through Mi Account may not work?
4. Correction of time synchronization errors
If time on Xiaomi is lost or not updated automatically, the reasons may be as follows:
- 📵 No network connection: the phone cannot receive data from the NTP-Check the mobile Internet or Wi-Fi.
- ⚙️ Time zone settings have gone wrong: for example, after updating the firmware or resetting to factory settings.
- 🔋 Battery Savings: In Ultra Battery Saver mode, Background Synchronization is turned off.
- 🛠️ Problems with firmware: on custom ROM (For example, LineageOS may not have support. NTP.
How to fix errors:
⚠️ Warning: If the time is still straying after resetting, check the module RTC (Real-Time Clock is on the engineering menu, on some models (e.g. Redmi). 9A) It can go out of order if the phone overheats or falls, and it's best to do the diagnostics at a service center.
| Problem. | Reason. | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Time strays after reboot | Failure of the RTC module or the deadened CMOS battery | Switch your phone through Fastboot or replace the battery |
| Autosynchronization is not working. | Lockdown NTP-server operator VPN | Change the server to pool.ntp.org or disable VPN |
| Time zone resetting | Conflict with travel apps (e.g. World Clock) | Remove conflicting applications or update them |
Time is lost after switching off | Not automatically updated | Wrong time zone |Nothing else |No problem
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5. Change of time through ADB (for power users)
If standard methods don’t work, you can change the time via Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which is suitable for advanced users and requires connecting the phone to a computer.
Step-by-step:
- Turn on Developer Mode on your phone: go to Settings → About Phone and click on MIUI Version 7 times.
- Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and activate Debugging over USB.
- Connect your phone to your PC and open the command line (Windows) or terminal (Mac/Linux).
- Enter the commands: adb shell su date -s YYYYMMDD.HHMMSS For example, to set the time 15:30 on May 20, 2026, use: date -s 20260520.153000
On HyperOS devices, the date command may claim root rights that cannot be obtained without unlocking the bootloader, in which case use an alternative method through the Termux app:
pkg install tsu
tsu
date -s YYYYMMDD.HHMMSS💡
Changing time through ADB is a temporary solution, and once it's rebooted, the phone syncs the time back to the network if the automatic setting is enabled.
6. Features of setting the time on different models Xiaomi
Depending on the model and firmware version, the process of changing the time may vary.
- 📱 Redmi Note 11/12/13: HyperOS has added the option "Use local time when roaming.
- ⌚ POCO F4/F5: When connecting to POCO Watch time syncs automatically, even if the phone is disabled autosetting.
- 💻 Xiaomi Pad 6: There is no mobile module on tablets, so synchronization only works over Wi-Fi.
- 📟 Xiaomi 13 Ultra: Supports atomic clocks (A-GPS) ultra-precise synchronization.
On devices with MIUI for Russia (e.g. Redmi) 12C) default server ntp1.stratum2.ru. Global Firmware (Global) ROM) — time.google.com. If automatic synchronization is unstable, try manually specifying another one. NTP-server via ClockSync (available on Google Play).