How to Set Time on Xiaomi Screen: All Ways to Select Your Time MIUI 12, 13 and 14

You just bought a new Xiaomi or updated your firmware MIUI, And you suddenly find that you've lost time on your lock screen or desktop, or you want to move your watch to another corner, change its size or change its style, and this problem is familiar to many Redmi smartphone owners, POCO And Xiaomi's lineups -- especially after you reset or update your system. In this article, we'll look at all the ways you can adjust your display time on the screen, including hidden features. MIUI and solving typical errors.

It is important to understand that the interface MIUI It is updated regularly, and the location of some menu items may vary depending on the version (12, 13 or 14) and the phone model, and we have taken these nuances into account and prepared universal instructions that will suit most devices, from the budget Redmi Note to the flagship Xiaomi 13. If your phone is running Android One (e.g. Mi) A3), Some items may not be available – we will mention this too.

Before you start settings, make sure that on your smartphone:

• 🔋 Battery levels above 20% (to avoid sudden shutdown during changes).
• 📶 Internet connection (to synchronize time with Xiaomi servers).
• 🔄 Latest updates MIUI set (check in the settings) → The phone. → Updating the system).

1. How to enable time display on the lock screen

By default, the Xiaomi lock screen displays the clock, date and notifications. If time is suddenly lost, most likely, the theme or system font settings were changed.

1. Open Settings and go to Lock Screen (or Lock and Password in older versions) MIUI).
2. Select Lock screen style or Watch settings.
3. Make sure that the Time Switch (or the Clock on the Lock screen) is in the On position.
4. If there is no option, try changing the subject: go to Settings → Topics and choose a standard theme MIUI (For example, Default or Classic).

In some models (for example, POCO F3 or Redmi K50) In the lock screen style menu, additional parameters are available:

• 🕒 Time format: 12-hour or 24-hour.
• 📍 Clock position: upper/lower corner, center of screen.
• 🎨 Color and font: you can choose from presets or download custom.

Make sure the lock screen is not hidden due to the "Do Not Disturb" mode enabled.

Check if a third-party theme that removes the clock is installed

Turn it off. VPN — Sometimes it blocks time synchronization.

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If there is no time even after these actions, the problem may be related to system failures.

1. Reset the lock screen settings: Settings → System → Reset settings → Reset lock settings.
2. Update the Themes app via Play Market or App Store.
3. Clear the system cache: Settings → Annexes → Application management → Three dots (menu) → Show system-based → Find "Themes" → Clear the cache.

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If you are using Always on Display (AOD), The clock is set separately in the Settings menu. → Lock screen → Always On Display. You can choose style, brightness, and even add animation.

2. Setting up time on the desktop (launcher)

On Xiaomi's home screen, time is usually displayed in the top notification bar, but it can be duplicated as widgets or changed through the launcher settings.

Method 1: Adding a watch widget

1. Press and hold the empty space on the desktop with your finger.
2. In the bottom menu, select Widgets.
3. Scroll through the list to the Watch section (or Clock in English firmware).
4. Choose your favorite style (analog, digital, weather) and drag it to the screen.

Please note: on some firmware (for example, MIUI Global) clock widgets may not be available:

• 📥 Install a third-party app (e.g. Digital Clock Widget or Chronus from Play Market).
• 🔄 Switch to another launcher (like Nova Launcher) where there are more customization options.

Method 2: Change the style of the watch in the notification panel

The top panel is configured over time through system parameters:

1. Go to Settings → Notification Panel and Status bar.
2. Select Status Line.
3. Find the Watch option and click on it.
4. Here you can:

• 🕐 Modify position (left, centre, right).
• 📏 Set up the font size.
• 🎨 Choose a color (automatic or manual).
• 🔄 Turn on the second hand (not available on all models).

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In the models with AMOLED-screens (for example, Xiaomi 12 Pro or Redmi) K60) When you select a dark theme, the watch in the notification bar automatically turns white, which is done to save energy. If you don't like this effect, turn off the automatic color change in the status bar settings.

3. synchronize time with Xiaomi servers

If your Xiaomi time is lost or displayed incorrectly (for example, after a flight to a different time zone), the problem may be in the sync settings.

1. Open Settings → Additional → Date and time.
2. Make sure that the options are included:

• ⏱️ Autodetermining Date and Time (using network data).
• 🌍 Time zone autodetermination.
• 🔄 Use network time (if available).

If the automatic synchronization does not work:

1. Turn off and re-enable the options from the list above.
2. Reboot the phone.
3. Check your internet connection (especially if you use Dual) SIM — Sometimes the failure occurs due to network conflict).

On the firmware MIUI Global Market (Global) ROM) Sometimes there's an error where time is synchronized with Google's servers, not Xiaomi's:

1. Open Settings → Accounts and Synchronization.
2. Find a Xiaomi account and turn off sync.
3. Turn it back on in 10 seconds.

4. Hidden functions of displaying time in MIUI

MIUI It offers some non-obvious features for customizing watches that many users don't know about:

1. Double clocks for different time zones

If you travel frequently or work with foreign partners, you can add a second time:

1. Go to Settings → Additional → Date and time.
2. Turn on the option of Double Watch.
3. Select the second time zone from the list.
4. Both the lock screen and notification bar will now show both times.

2. Animated watch on Always On Display (AOD)

On devices with AMOLED-screens (e.g. Xiaomi 13 Ultra or POCO F5 Pro) dynamic clock available:

1. Activate Always On Display in Settings → Lock screen.
2. Choose the style of animation or dynamic.
3. Set up the animation speed and color scheme.

Some models support custom animations through the app MIUI For example, you can download a theme with a Cyberpunk or Minimalist watch.

3. Voice voice-over of time

The function of the Voice Assistant in MIUI Can state the current time on request:

1. Activate Xiaomi Voice Assistant in the settings.
2. Say, “What time is it?” or “Tell me the time.”
3. The assistant will announce the current time and date.

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On devices with MIUI 14 and later, the Smart Watch function is available – they automatically change color depending on the wallpaper or time of day (for example, red in the evening, blue in the morning).

5. Solving Time Display Problems

If the time on the Xiaomi screen is not displayed correctly (it gets lost, blinks or disappears), use this instruction:

If none of these methods worked, try:

1. Install custom restoration (for example, TWRP) and flash the module MIUI Clock Fix (available on forums) XDA Developers).
2. Reverse to the previous version of MIUI via Fastboot.
3. Contact the official Xiaomi service - if the problem is hardware (for example, a quartz resonator on the motherboard burned).

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On some models (e.g. Redmi) 9 or POCO M3) After resetting the settings, the time can be displayed in format AM/PM even in the case of 24-To fix this, change the region in the settings to the country with the 24-in a time-based format (e.g. Russia or Germany).

6. Features of setting the time on different models Xiaomi

Depending on the phone model and version MIUI The timing process may be different. We've collected key nuances for popular devices:

Xiaomi 13/13 Pro/13 Ultra (MIUI 14)

• 🔹 Support for dynamic watches on Always On Display with animation.
• 🔹 Opportunity to configure clock transparency in the notification panel.
• 🔹 Smart Time – Automatic change of style depending on activity.

Redmi Note 12/11/10 (MIUI 13)

• 🔹 Limited settings AOD (no animations).
• 🔹 Time on the lock screen may be lost when using third-party launchers.
• 🔹 Support for double watches only in firmware for the global market.

POCO F4/F5 (MIUI 14 for POCO)

• 🔹 Unique watch themes in style POCO (available in Settings → Topics).
• 🔹 Option to turn off the clock on the lock screen via Settings → Lock screen → Additionally.
• 🔹 Support for weather and time widgets from Google.

Xiaomi Mi A3/A2 (Android One)

• 🔹 No function. MIUI — Time settings only through standard settings → System system → Date and time.
• 🔹 Watch widgets are added via a long press on the desktop (like on pure Android).
• 🔹 No, Always On Display.

If your model is not listed, check the version. MIUI In Settings → The phone, the devices on the phone. MIUI 12 and older, most of the instructions in this article will remain relevant.

7. How to change the format of time (12/24 hour)

Xiaomi is using the default 24-Time format, but it can be changed to 12-hourly AM/PM) Or vice versa. Here's how to do it:

1. Go to Settings → Additional → Date and time.
2. Find the option Time Format (or Use) 24-hour firmware).
3. Switch the slider to the desired position:

• 🕒 Incl. — 24-hour format (00:00-23:59).
• 🕘 Off. - 12-hour format (12:00) AM–11:59 PM).

On some firmware (e.g, MIUI China ROM) This option may not be available:

1. Install Google Clock from the Play Market and set up the format in its settings.
2. Use it. ADB-command for forced change of format (debugging is required for the USB):

adb shell settings put system time_12_24 24

(Replace 24 by 12 for 12-hour format)

8. Additional tips for customizing watches

If the standard settings MIUI Here are a few ways to make your Xiaomi screen watch unique:

Installation of custom fonts

Using the application MIUI Themes or Font Installer can be replaced by the font of the watch:

1. Download your favorite font (.ttf format) from the Play Market or specialized sites (for example, DaFont).
2. Install it through Font Installer.
3. Apply to Settings → Topics → Fonts.

2.Creating your own watch widget

With apps like this. KWGT or UCCW possible diseñar unique:

1. Install. KWGT Kustom Widget Maker from Play Market.
2. Download the ready-made watch template (for example, on the Play Store or DeviantArt).
3. Add a widget to your desktop and customize it for yourself.

3. Use of alternative launchers

Launchers like Nova Launcher or Lawnchair offer more options for customizing the watch:

• 🔹 Change the size and position of the clock in the notification panel.
• 🔹 Adding a stopwatch or timer to the desktop.
• 🔹 Set up transparency and animations.

Warning: When using third-party launchers, some features MIUI (For example, Always On Display may not work properly. Before installing, back up your settings.

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If you frequently change topics or fonts, it is recommended to use the app. MIUI Backup to save the current settings of the watch, which will allow you to quickly restore them after resetting or updating.

FAQ: Frequent questions about setting up time on Xiaomi