How to Make Double Time on Xiaomi Phone: A Complete Guide to Setup Two Time Zones

Do you often travel or communicate with relatives in another time zone? Xiaomi smartphones have a built-in feature to display two time zones at the same time — it allows you to see local time and time in another city directly on the lock screen or in the status bar, but not all users know how to properly activate and configure it.

In this article, we’ll look at all the ways to add second time to MIUI devices (including the latest versions of MIUI 14/15), the nuances for different Redmi, POCO and Xiaomi models, and caution against common mistakes.

Why do you need double time on your smartphone?

The two time zones display function is useful in several cases:

• 🌍 Frequent trips or business trips – you will always see the time at home and at the place of stay without manually switching settings.
• ✈️ Air travel – convenient to track departure/arrival time by local time and time at destination.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Communication with relatives abroad – you do not have to calculate the time difference every time to call at a convenient time.
• 💼 Working with international partners – schedule calls and meetings, taking into account the time zone of colleagues.

On Xiaomi, this feature is implemented at the system level, so it does not require constant work in the background (unlike third-party applications) and does not consume battery power. However, there are limitations: for example, some budget Redmi models may not support the second time zone in the status bar.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI Global and MIUI China's double time setting may be different. In the Chinese version, some options are hidden - you'll have to activate them via Settings. → Additionally. → Regional settings.

Which Xiaomi models support double time?

The feature is available on most modern Xiaomi smartphones, but there are nuances:

If your model doesn't support system-level functionality, you can use workarounds like Google Clock widgets or third-party apps like Dual Clock Widget, but they will consume additional power.

Method 1: Configure with World Clock (for all versions of MIUI)

It's a universal method that works even on older devices, and it allows you to add a second time zone in the form of a widget or display on the lock screen.

1. Open the Clock app (icon with dial).
2. Go to the World Clock tab (globe icon at the bottom of the screen).
3. Click + Add city and select the desired locality from the list (for example, New York or Tokyo).
4. Once added, return to the widget's home screen and hold your finger in any city to drag it up the list - this will make it the second main time.

Now, when you open the Watch app, you'll see both times to display it on the lock screen:

• 📱 Go to Settings. → Lock screen → Widgets.
• 🕒 Select the Watch and activate the Show World Time option.
• 🌐 Specify the city you want to see (for example, Moscow and London).

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI When you update, you reset your world time settings. To avoid this, back up your Settings before you update. → The phone. → Backup.

Method 2: Double time in the state bar (only for MIUI 12 and later)

Starting with MIUI 12, you can display two times right in the top notification bar, and this feature is not available on all models, but if your smartphone supports it, follow the instructions:

1. Open the Settings → Screen → Status Line.
2. Find the option Double Time (or Second Time on English firmware).
3. Activate the switch and select the second time zone from the list.
4. Set up the display: 🕐 Show the main time on the left - for ease of perception. 🌙 Hide at night so as not to distract during sleep.

After activation, the second time in the status bar will appear in 14:30 | 06:30 (local and additional). If the option is not in the settings, then your model does not support it, try alternative methods.

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If the second time in the status bar gets in the way, it can be temporarily disabled through the Quick Settings panel: swipe down from the top edge of the screen and click on the watch icon.

Method 3: Use Always-on Display (AOD) for two time zones

On flagship models Xiaomi (for example, Xiaomi 13 Ultra or Mix Fold 3) there is a feature Always-on Display, which allows you to display information on the screen even when it is turned off.

1. Go to Settings → Screen → Always-on Display.
2. Choose a display style with a watch (e.g. Digital or Analog + date).
3. Activate the option Double Time and specify the second city.
4. Set up the brightness and shutdown timer (Always on for travel is recommended).

Now the locked screen will display both times, and note that AOD consumes an extra battery charge (approximately 1-3% per hour), so on budget models, this feature is better used sparingly.

Problem Solving: Why Does Double Time Not Work?

If you have set up a second time but it doesn’t show up or it doesn’t work properly, check the following points:

• 🔄 Time Synchronization: Make sure that the settings → System system → Date and time enabled option Automatically (network). If it is disabled, time may be lost.
• 📱 Firmware Update: On some older versions MIUI (below 11) the double time function is unstable. Update the system via Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.
• 🌍 The wrong city: Check that the city you choose is in the right time zone (for example, Novosibirsk and Krasnoyarsk have a difference of 1 hour).
• 🔧 Resetting: If the problem persists, reset the time settings to factory: Settings → System system → Resetting settings → Reset the date and time settings.

If none of these methods worked, try installing a third-party app to display second time (such as Clock Sync or World Clock Widget).

⚠️ Note: On Root-Righted Devices, double-time settings through system files (/system/build.prop) may cause the shell to fail MIUI. Do not edit them without a backup copy!

Alternative methods: widgets and third-party applications

If the built-in MIUI features do not suit you, you can use alternative solutions:

• 📲 Google Clock widget: Install the Google Clock app from Play Market. Add the World Clock widget to the home screen. Set up the two cities display.

Automate (for automatic switching)

With this app, you can create a rule that will change the time zone depending on your location (for example, when connecting to a hotel’s Wi-Fi abroad).

Dual Clock Widget

A lightweight widget with two time zones, calendar and weather, suitable for older Xiaomi models.

Third-party solutions have the advantage of flexibility in settings (e.g., you can choose the format, color and font size), but they require additional permissions and can conflict with the system clock.

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Third-party dual-time apps are convenient, but consume more battery than built-in MIUI features. Use them only if system settings don't fit.

FAQ: Frequent questions about double time on Xiaomi