How to Change Time and Date to Xiaomi: 2026

Time on Xiaomi smartphone is not just numbers on the screen, but the basis for the correct operation of most functions: from alarm clocks and reminders to synchronization with cloud services. If your Redmi, POCO or flagship Mi started to lag, hurry or even show the wrong date is a signal to action. 90% of the time, the problem is solved in 2 minutes through standard settings, but there are hidden nuances that are not everyone knows.

In this article, we’ll look at all the current ways to change time on Xiaomi in 2026, from basic automatic synchronization to manual editing through the engineering menu, focusing on typical errors (such as when time is reset after rebooting) and non-obvious solutions for older models on MIUI 10-12. If you encounter a phone clock that “lives its own life,” you’re in the right place.

Why Xiaomi is running out of time: 5 main reasons

Before you change your settings, it is important to understand the root of the problem. Most often, incorrect time on Xiaomi is associated with:

• 🌍 Disabled automatic synchronization – the phone does not update data from the servers NTP.
• 📶 Internet problems – without a network synchronization is impossible even with the option turned on.
• 🔋 Failure after update MIUI — This is especially true for transitions between versions (e.g., with MIUI 13 on MIUI 14).
• 🕒 Incorrect time zone – even at the right time of day, the date may not be displayed correctly.
• 🔄 Resetting settings - after a hard reset or recovery from a backup.

On Xiaomi 12T, Redmi Note 11 and later, there is also a “double time” bug, where different values are displayed in the status bar and settings, due to a conflict between com.android.server system services and requires a separate solution (this is discussed in the manual settings section).

Method 1: Automatic time synchronization over the network

This is the basic and recommended method for all devices on MIUI. The algorithm works the same on POCO F5, Redmi 10 and Xiaomi 13 Ultra, but there are nuances for Chinese firmware (more on this below).

1. Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
2. Go to the section Additional settings → Date and time.
3. Activate the sliders: 🔄 Autodetermining date and time 🌐 Time zone autodetermination

NTP

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If the time has not been updated after these actions:

⚠️ Note: On the Chinese versions MIUI (For example, on Xiaomi Civi 3 for the Chinese market NTP This will require manual server change through ADB or global firmware installation.

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Method 2: Manually adjusting time and date

If automatic synchronization is not working or you need to set a specific time (for example, to test applications), use manual mode. Note that alarms and notifications may not work correctly if the system time is very different from the real one.

1. Go to Settings → Additional settings → Date and time.
2. Turn off the autodetermination sliders (see the previous section).
3. Slip it through the fields: 📅 Date – Select the right day in the calendar. ⏰ Time – Set the hours and minutes with the dial. 🌍 Time zone – select your region (e.g, GMT+3: Moscow).

Ready.

Xiaomi models with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor (such as Xiaomi 13 Pro) may display a security risk warning when changing times manually, which is normal.The system warns that some applications (such as banking) may block access if time mismatches.

Method 3: Resetting time settings through the engineering menu

If standard methods don’t work and Xiaomi’s time is lost after every shutdown, the problem may be in the cache of system services, in which case a reset via the engineering menu (#4636##) will help.

1. Open the phone app and enter the combination: ##4636##
2. In the menu that appears, select Phone Information.
3. Scroll down to the Time Reset block (on some models – Time Service Reset).
4. Slap it on it and confirm the action.

Once reset, the phone automatically restarts and synchronizes time with servers, a technique that is particularly effective for devices with MIUI 12.5 and older, where standard settings may conflict with background services.

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi with a locked bootloader (most global models), the engineering menu may be limited. If the ##4636## combination doesn't work, try the alternative code: ##2664## - it opens the test menu, which also has time-reset options.

Solving problems: time is lost after rebooting

One of the most common complaints Xiaomi owners have about is the time-reset when they turn off/reboot, which is usually due to one of three factors:

1. Discharged battery CMOS (on older models until 2018 release).
2. Damaged partition /data/time in the device memory.
3. Conflict with power saving applications (e.g., Security or Battery Saver)

For diagnosis:

1. Check if the time is lost only after a full shutdown or also after a reset. CMOS-Battery (replacement solution at the service center).
2. Turn off all battery optimizers in Settings → Battery → Optimization.
3. Install the ClockSync app from the Play Market and check the sync log.

For the Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro (on Wear OS), the algorithm is different:

1. On the clock, open Settings → System → Date and time.
2. Turn off Auto Sync.
3. Set the time manually and turn the synchronization back on.

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Xiaomi’s smartwatches on Wear OS (like the Watch 2 Pro) can conflict with MIUI when synchronized. If the clock and phone are more than 5 minutes apart, update the watch firmware through the Wear OS app.

FAQ: Frequent questions about time on Xiaomi