Double watches on Xiaomi: how to set up a second time zone and display the time of two cities

Setup of double clocks on Xiaomi smartphones is a useful feature for those who often travel, work with international partners or just want to track time in another city. In MIUI, this option is implemented flexibly: you can output a second time zone on the lock screen, in the status bar or even on the desktop through the widget. However, not all users know where to look for these settings — especially after firmware updates when menus move or change names.

In this article, we’ll look at all the ways to add double watches to Xiaomi, including hidden chips (like making the second time appear even when the Internet is off). You’ll also learn why sometimes the second time zone resets after a reboot and how to fix it. The instructions are relevant for all modern models — from Redmi Note 12 to Xiaomi 14 Ultra — but taking into account the features of different versions of MIUI 13/14/15.

Does your Xiaomi support double watches?

Before you start setting up, make sure your model and firmware version support the feature. In Xiaomi, double watches are available on all devices with MIUI 10 and newer, but there are nuances:

• 📱 Smartphones with MIUI Global/EEA: The feature is stable but may not be available on budget models (e.g. Redmi). A2).
• 🌍 Smartphones with MIUI China: Double watches are available, but the settings menu may differ (see additional settings) → Date and time).
• ⚠️ Android One devices: Mi devices A1/A2/A3 No feature – use Google widgets instead.

To check for support, open Settings → Additional → Date and Time. If there is a Double Hours or Time Zone 2 option, your smartphone is compatible. If not, try updating your firmware or using alternative methods (discussed below).

Method 1: Configure through system parameters (official method)

This is the most reliable method that works on most devices.

1. Open the settings (cog icon on the desktop).
2. Go to the Additional section (in some versions of MIUI it is called System and Device).
3. Select a date and a time.
4. Activate Double Clock Slider (or Second Time Zone).
5. Click on Time Zone 2 and select the desired city from the list.

After that, the second time will appear in the status bar (near the main time) and on the lock screen. If the option does not appear, try to enable automatic time zone determination in the same menu - sometimes this will unlock hidden functions.

Is automatic time on?

Has the firmware been updated to the latest version?

Is there internet access (for time zone synchronization)?

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Method 2: The clock widget on the desktop

If the system dual clock is not suitable (for example, you need to display the time of three cities), use the standard widget Xiaomi:

1. Press and hold the empty space on the desktop.
2. Select Widgets from the bottom menu.
3. Find the Watch widget (usually in the Tools section).
4. Drag it to the screen and select a size (like 4×2 for a large display).
5. Click on the widget and add the desired cities to the list.

The advantage of this method is flexibility: you can display the time of several cities at the same time, as well as customize the design (digital or analog format), but the widget does not appear on the lock screen, only on the desktop.

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If the Watch widget is missing, update the Mi Home app via Google Play – sometimes it’s responsible for system widgets.

Method 3: Hidden settings for power users

On some firmware (especially MIUI China), the double watch is hidden in the engineering menu to activate it:

1. Open the phone app and enter the combination: ##4636##
2. In the menu that appears, select Phone Information.
3. Scroll down and find the Set time zone item.
4. Activate the option of Double Time Zone and select a city.

⚠️ Note: This method may not work on newer versions MIUI 14/15, Because Xiaomi is restricting access to the engineering menu, and if nothing happens after you enter the code, your firmware has blocked this function.

Why do the double clocks reset or not work?

A common problem is that the second time zone disappears after a reboot or update.

If the problem persists, try resetting the time settings:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the Watch app and click Warehouse.
3. Choose Clear Data and restart your phone.

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If the double clock is missing after the MIUI update, try manually setting the time zone for the second city – sometimes the autodetection doesn’t work properly.

Alternative applications for double clocks

If system methods don’t work, install third-party apps from Google Play:

• ⏰ Dual Clock Widget: supports up to 5 time zones, widgets of different sizes, font customization.
• 🌍 World Clock Time Widget: Displays time with a world map, convenient for travelers.
• 📱 Clock for MIUI: stylized MIUI, status-line.

Third-party applications have the advantage of having advanced features (such as time difference notifications or automatic GPS belt switching), but they consume more battery than system solutions.

⚠️ Warning: When using third-party widgets, turn off battery optimization for them, otherwise they will stop updating the time in the background. → Battery → Optimizing the battery.

How to remove double watches if you don’t need them?

To turn off the second time zone:

1. Go to Settings → Additional → Date and time.
2. Deactivate the Double Clock slider.
3. If you use a widget - remove it from the desktop with a long press and the choice to Remove.

If the second time is still displayed after the shutdown, clear the Clock app cache (as described in the previous section) or restart the device. In rare cases, you may need to reset your network settings - go to Settings for this. → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Resetting network settings.

FAQ: Frequent questions about double watches on Xiaomi