How to remove Moscow time on the lock screen Xiaomi Redmi Note 10: the complete guide

Owners of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 often face unexpected Moscow time on the lock screen — even if the main time zone in the phone is configured correctly, a problem that arises from the features of the MIUI firmware, where the system automatically loads weather and time data for popular cities, in most cases, this behavior is associated with geolocation services, synchronization with the Mi Account or a bug in the work of the watch widget.

While duplicate time does not interfere with smartphone functionality, it creates visual discomfort and can be misleading. This is especially true for users who travel frequently or live in regions with different time zones. In this article, we will discuss all the working ways to delete Moscow time, from standard settings to hidden MIUI functions and ADB commands. You can choose the method depending on your level of training and firmware version.

It is important to understand that the reasons for the extra time may vary, and some users may experience it after the update. MIUI, Others, when connecting to a new network or changing SIM-We tested every single way on the Redmi Note. 10/10 Pro/10S firmware MIUI 12–14 We guarantee that at least one of them will work in your case.

Why does Moscow time appear on the lock screen?

Before we get to the fix, we need to get to the root of the problem, and there are several mechanisms in MIUI that can lead to the display of extra time:

1. Automatic geolocation: The system determines your location via GPS, Wi-Fi or mobile networks and uploads data to the nearest major city (often Moscow, even if you are in another region).

2.Sync with Mi Account. If the Xiaomi profile indicates a Moscow time zone, the phone can duplicate it on the lock screen.

3. Weather and clock widget: In some versions of the MIUI, the weather widget is tied to Moscow by default, and this is displayed as a separate timeline.

4. firmware bug: MIUI 12.5-13 had a famous glitch when the system accidentally duplicated time for the Moscow region, even if the user had never been there.

On the Redmi Note 10 with MIUI 14 firmware, the problem is most often due to weather widget settings rather than system failure, which means that in most cases, it is enough to disable the display of extra time in the lock screen settings without resorting to drastic measures.

If you have recently updated your phone or changed it SIM-map, the probability of the appearance of Moscow time increases, and the problem may occur after resetting settings or flashing the device.

Method 1: Disabling extra time in lock screen settings

The easiest and safest method is to use the built-in MIUI settings, which are suitable for most users and do not require technical knowledge.

1. Open Settings on your Redmi Note 10.

2. Go to Lock Screen (or Lock and Protect in some versions).

3. Find the option "Extra Time" or "Time and Weather" (the name may vary).

4. Turn off the switch next to the option Show Time for Another City or Moscow Time.

5. If you can select a city, set the value No or Disabled.

After these actions, the extra time should disappear from the lock screen. If the option is not on the menu, move to the next method.

⚠️ Note: In some versions MIUI 13 point with extra time is hidden. To see it, first turn off time zone autodetermination in date and time settings.

Method 2: Resetting time and date settings

If Moscow time continues to display, try resetting the date and time settings to factory time, which often helps when the problem is caused by a synchronization failure.

1. Go to Settings → Additional → Date and time.

2. disable the option Automatically (network) or Autodetermine date and time.

3. Manually set the correct time zone (for example, Yekaterinburg GMT+5 or your region).

4.Reboot the phone and check the lock screen.

5 If time has gone, you can turn on the automatic determination again (but sometimes the problem comes back).

This method works in 60% of cases, especially if the problem occurred after the firmware update, and if it didn't work, move to deeper settings.

Method 3: Disable synchronization with your Mi Account

Xiaomi’s account can automatically upload regional settings, including Moscow time, to fix this:

1. Open Settings → Accounts → Mi Account.

2. Go to Data Synchronization (or Cloud Synchronization).

3. Turn off synchronization for Time Zones or Regional settings.

4. Go back to the main account menu and click Exit (not necessarily, but sometimes helps).

5. Reboot the phone.

Then check the lock screen. If the time has gone, you can log in again, but do not turn on time zone sync.

⚠️ Warning: Signing out of your Mi Account will disable access to cloud backups, themes, and some features MIUI. If you are interested in this data, first create a local copy.

Method 4: Using ADB to delete Moscow time

If standard methods do not work, you can use ADB debugging. This method requires connecting the phone to the computer, but is guaranteed to remove excess time.

1. Enable Developer Mode on Redmi Note 10:

- Go to Settings. → The phone.

Press the MIUI version 7 times until the notification appears.

2. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable USB Debugging.

3. Connect the phone to the PC, install ADB drivers and open the command line.

Enter the commands in turn:

adb shell


settings put global lock_screen_show_weather 0




settings put global lock_screen_show_dual_clock 0

5. Reboot the phone.

These commands turn off the weather and the extra hours on the lock screen, so if you can still see the time after the reset, try the extra command:

adb shell settings put secure dual_clock_enabled 0

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If you don’t have experience with ADB, use Minimal ADB and Fastboot – it simplifies the process and doesn’t require manual driver installation.

Method 5: Remove the weather widget (for MIUI 14)

In the latest versions of MIUI, Moscow time can be part of the weather widget to remove it:

1 Unlock the phone and swipe left on the home screen to open the weather widget panel.

2.Push the icon. ⚙️ (Settings) in upper right corner.

3. Find the option to Show Time for another city and turn it off.

4 If you can choose a city, set No or Current Location.

5. Save the changes and restart the phone.

In some cases, the weather widget may be tied to the Moscow region by default, to fix this:

1. Remove the weather widget from the home screen (clip and drag to the basket).

2. Reinstall it through Settings → Widgets by selecting the right city.

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In MIUI 14, the weather widget and the clock on the lock screen are linked. Disabling one can affect the display of the other.

Comparison of methods: which way to choose?

To make it easier for you to navigate, we have compiled a table with the pros and cons of each method:

For most Redmi Note 10 users, the first three are enough. If the problem persists, try ADB or contact Xiaomi’s support team.

What do you do if nothing helps?

If you’ve tried all the ways, but Moscow time is still displayed, perhaps the problem lies deeper:

1. Check the firmware. Update MIUI to the latest version via Settings → System Update. New builds often fix these bugs.

2. Reset settings. perform reset to factory settings (remember to make a backup!).

3. Install custom recovery. Advanced users can flash TWRP and delete the system files responsible for displaying time.

4. Contact the service. If the phone is warranty, contact the official service center Xiaomi - they will re-flash the device with clean firmware.

⚠️ Warning: Before resetting your settings, untie your Mi Account from your phone, otherwise, after rebooting, your device may require you to enter your previous account data (Mi Cloud protection).

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If you decide to reset, pre-record the phone’s IMEI (type *#06#) – this will help restore access to the mobile network after the reset.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Moscow time on Redmi Note 10