How to set up two times on a Xiaomi phone: the full ways

Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphone owners often face the need to track time in two different time zones at the same time, which is relevant for those who often travel, work with foreign partners or have relatives in another country. The standard MIUI and HyperOS interface provides several built-in tools to accomplish this task without installing third-party software.

There is a misconception that to display double time, you must download applications from the Play Market. In fact, system widgets and time zone settings allow you to display the necessary information directly to the home screen or status bar. In this article, we will discuss all legitimate ways that do not require root rights or deep interference with the system.

Before you start setting up, you need to decide on a goal: do you just need to see the clock of another city when you unlock your phone, or do you need to have two values displayed in the top status bar? We will look at both options, and also touch on the topic of widgets that can simulate a double dial. System functionality allows you to add up to five additional time zones to the standard Clock application.

Using clock widgets to display the second belt

The easiest and most visually understandable way to see two times at once is to use desktop widgets. MIUI shell is famous for its wide range of widgets that can be combined. You can place two widgets next to each other at different times or use composite widgets, if they are available in your version of firmware.

To start, you need to enter the desktop editing mode. To do this, make a long tap on the free area of the screen or use a finger-switch gesture. In the menu that opens, find the Widget button. In the list that opens, select the Clock category. Here you will see many options for design, from handheld to digital.

• 🕰️ Select the Double Watch widget (if available in your theme) to display two cities in the same frame.
• ⏰ Add two separate digital watch widgets and customize each to your city.
• 🌏 Use world time widgets that show time in multiple points at once.

After adding a widget to the screen, you often need to customize it further. Click on the added element and select the city that should be displayed. If the standard set of widgets seems boring to you, you can download new themes through the Themes app. Many author's themes contain unique, double-time widgets that are not available in the stock.

Configuring the second time zone in the system application

If your goal is to have quick access to time in another country, the built-in Clock app is the perfect solution. It's always on hand and synchronizes with network time, which eliminates errors. It doesn't display time on the home screen all the time, but it allows you to instantly check it with a single touch.

Open the Watch app and go to World Time tab (usually the second tab on the left). Click plus plus plus + in the corner of the screen. In the search bar, type the name of the desired city. The system automatically determines the time zone. You can add several cities by creating your own personal list of frequently used locations.

Importantly, in some versions of MIUI, when you add a second city to world time, it can be displayed next to the main time on the lock screen. This depends on the set theme. Third-party themes often ignore system constraints and display the second time zone more clearly.

⚠️ Note: When choosing a city manually, make sure you choose the right region, especially if there are cities with the same name in different countries.

How to add a second time zone to the status bar (via settings)

Many users want to see the second time directly in the top status bar, next to battery power and signal strength. In global versions of MIUI and HyperOS, this feature is often hidden or absent. However, in Chinese versions or when using certain regions, it can be active by default.

Check system settings. Go to Settings → Additional settings → Date and time. Find the item "Show time of the second time zone." If you have one, activate it and select the desired city. Then the second value will appear in the status bar (usually when you unlock or in the notification curtain).

If the settings menu does not have an option for the second belt, then your version of the shell does not support this feature natively, in which case, trying to change system files without proper knowledge can lead to unstable work. The region of the phone also affects the availability of features: changing the region to China or India sometimes opens hidden menus, but this can affect the operation of other services.

Using the Double Clock widget on the lock screen

The lock screen is the first thing that the user sees, and setting up two time zones is the most effective here, and depending on the version of MIUI (12, 13, 14 or HyperOS), the options for customizing the lock screen may vary.

Go to Settings → Lock screen. Here you can choose the style of the watch. Some styles, especially dynamic or thematic, support the display of multiple cities. You can also install double wallpaper with built-in clocks, although it is less functional.

• 🔒 Select the “Classic” or “Digital” style in the lock screen settings.
• 🏙️ Look for the “Add Second City” option in the advanced style settings.
• 🎨 Use "Wallpaper with superwallpaper", which may contain elements of time.

It is worth considering that the active use of complex widgets and live wallpaper on the lock screen can slightly increase battery consumption. If you are critical to autonomy, it is better to limit yourself to a static widget on the desktop.

⚠️ Note: When Do Not Disturb or Sleep mode is enabled, the second time display in the status bar may be temporarily hidden by the system to save energy and reduce visual noise.

Third-party applications for advanced time control

When built-in tools aren't enough, Google Play apps come to the rescue. Stores offer hundreds of widgets that can display time in any number of cities, match it with weather, currency rates and calendar. It's the best way to get a unique design.

Popular apps like World Clock Widget or Digital Clock Widget allow you to create a widget that looks like part of the system. You can customize the font, color, size and location of the elements. Once you install the app, the widget is added to the desktop in the same way as the standard one.

Search queries for the Play Market:


- Dual Time Zone Widget




- World Clock Live




- Multiple Time Zones

When choosing third-party software, pay attention to the permissions requested. The time widget does not need access to contacts, microphone or location with high accuracy (approximately enough to determine the belt); Avoid applications with excessive access rights to keep data secure.

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For maximum synchronization, use widgets that can take time from the network (NTP), rather than the system time of the phone, which ensures accuracy even if the clock on the phone is shot down.

Solving Time Dissynchronization Problems

Sometimes users are faced with a situation where the added second time is displayed incorrectly or does not switch automatically when crossing the time zone, the main reason lies in the settings of the network and the operator.

Make sure that Settings → Additional Settings → Date and Time activates Use Network Time. If this option is turned off, the phone relies on an internal clock that may drift. Also check if your current time zone is correctly defined on the list.

If the problem persists after the reboot, try resetting your network settings. This won't delete your data, but will return the connection settings to factory values. Path to reset: Settings → Connection and Sharing → Reset Wi-Fi, mobile networks and Bluetooth.

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The accuracy of the second time display depends on the correct operation of the geolocation and synchronization service over the Internet. Without the network, the phone will not know about the transition to daylight saving time in another country.

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