How to change the time zone to Xiaomi: all ways and solutions to errors

Incorrectly configured time zone on Xiaomi smartphone can lead to malfunctions in alarm clocks, calendar and even system notifications. SIM-And unlike other brands, smartphones are based on the same data. MIUI have their own nuances of time settings - from hidden options in the developer menu to the features of working with Xiaomi synchronization servers.

Many users experience a manual belt change that resets or incorrectly displays time, due to the conflict between automatic network determination and user settings. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to change the time zone on Xiaomi (including the Redmi, POCO and Black Shark models), as well as solve typical problems, from the “gray” menu item to the synchronization error with NTP servers.

If your smartphone is a few hours apart or your alarm goes off at the wrong time, don't be quick to blame the firmware. 80 percent of the time, the problem is solved by setting the Date and Time settings correctly, or resetting the Google cache, but there are deeper reasons that most users don't even know.

1. Standard method: Date and time menu

The most obvious method is to use the built-in MIUI settings. It is suitable for most models, including the Xiaomi 13, Redmi Note 12 and POCO X5. Importantly, if you have custom firmware installed (for example, LineageOS or Pixel Experience), the path to settings may be different.

To change the time zone in a standard way:

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon).
2. Go to the section Additional settings → Date and time.
3. Turn off the autodetermination slider (if it is active).
4. Click on the Time Zone bar and select the desired region manually.

After selecting the belt, check that the time has been updated automatically. If this does not happen, restart the device. Some firmware (MIUI 13 and later) may require confirmation through the Password/PIN code for security.

Turn off automatic timing

Connect to a stable Wi-Fi network or mobile Internet

Check out the current version of MIUI in the About Phone section.

Remember or take pictures of the current time settings-->

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI Global and MIUI China's time zone list may differ, for example, the Chinese version does not automatically define time zones. GPS — hand-picked.

2. Automatic determination over the network: pros and cons

Autodetermination uses mobile network or Wi-Fi data to synchronize time, which is convenient for travel, but can cause disruptions with weak signal or roaming.

• ✅ Pros: No need to manually adjust the belt when moving between countries.
• ✅ Automatically takes into account the transition to winter/summer time (where it is relevant).
• ❌ Cons: can reset settings when connecting to VPN.
• ❌ For some operators (for example, Tele2 Yota defines a belt with a delay of up to 24 hours.

To enable automatic determination:

1. Go to Settings → Additional settings → Date and time.
2. Activate the time zone autodefinition slider.
3. Choose the source: Mobile operator network or Wi-Fi network (the latter is more accurate).

If the function is not working:

1. Check if Data Transfer is enabled in the settings SIM-map.
2. Update Google Play services in the Play Store.
3. Reset network settings: Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Resetting network settings.

3. Change via the developer menu (for power users)

If standard methods don't work, you can use hidden options from the developer menu, and this is true for devices with unofficial firmware or after resetting to factory settings.

To activate the developer menu:

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. Click 7 times in a row on the line MIUI version (the notification "You became a developer") will appear.
3. Go back to the main settings menu and open a new section for developers.

Next:

1. Find the USB Debugging option and turn it on (this will unlock additional settings).
2. Scroll down to the Network block and select Network Time Settings.
3. Manually specify the NTP server (e.g. pool.ntp.org or time.google.com).

⚠️ Note: Incorrect server settings NTP They can cause permanent synchronization failures, if you've got a time-wandering after the change. 5-10 Minutes – return the standard server (ntp.miui.com).

4. Problem Solving: Time is lost or does not change

If after changing the time zone, the time continues to be displayed incorrectly, check the following points:

• 🔄 Resetting the cache of Google services: Go to Settings → Annexes → App Management.Look for Google Play Services, open Storage and click Clear Cache.

The conflict with the VPN:

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ProtonVPN

Saving charge:

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Resetting network settings:

→ SIM-maps and mobile networks → Network reset

Critical error: if after manual time zone change it is reset to UTC+0, it is a sign of a corrupted /system/etc/zoneinfo file.

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Before resetting your network settings, save your Wi-Fi access points using the WiFi Password Viewer app (available on the Play Store) and avoid having to re-enter your passwords.

5. Features for different Xiaomi models

MIUI firmware on various devices can have unique nuances.

• 📱 Xiaomi 13/13 Pro (HyperOS): in the new firmware based on HyperOS, the Date and Time menu is moved to Settings → System system → Date and time: Autodetermination is more stable through integration with Google Time API.
• 📱 Redmi Note 11/12 (MIUI 13): These models may not have the option of manual belt selection if Autodetermination is enabled. GPS. Solution – disable geolocation before changing settings.
• 📱 POCO F4/F5: Because of the optimizations for gamers, time synchronization may conflict with Game Turbo mode. → Special facilities → Game Turbo.
• 📱 Black Shark 5: These devices have time zone tied to performance profile. Switch to Balanced mode before setting up.