How to remove Moscow time on Xiaomi smartphones: all ways

Are you tired of your Xiaomi, Redmi or Poco sticking to Moscow time when you’re in a different region? MIUI — It's a Xiaomi shell, and it's mostly a failure after a firmware update, a change. SIM-In some cases, the system even blocks manual time-shifting by force synchronizing with the operator's servers.

In this article, we will discuss 5 working methods to remove Moscow time on Xiaomi, from basic settings to hidden engineering menu features. You will learn why your smartphone ignores your time zone, how to turn off automatic sync and what to do if the settings are gray and inactive, and how to avoid repeated crashes after a reboot or update.

Why is Xiaomi showing Moscow time?

The reasons why your smartphone is sticking to UTC+3 (Moscow time zone) are several.

• 📡 Synchronization with the operator's network. SIM-cards (MTS, Beeline, MegaFon, Tele, Tele, Tele,2) Forced to transmit time zone data to the device Europe/Moscow, Even if you are physically in another area.
• 🔄 Automatic determination of GPS. If the time zone autodetermination option is enabled in the settings, the system may mistakenly be tied to the nearest Moscow time tower.
• 📦 Firmware error MIUI. In some versions of the shell (especially) MIUI 12–14) there is a bug when regional settings are reset after the update.
• 🔒 Google policy: On devices with Google Play services, time may sync with Google servers, which sometimes mislocate.

The problem is more common on budget models (Redmi Note). 10/11/12, Poco X3/X4) and devices for the Russian market (with firmware) RU). Owners of global (Global) or European versions (EEA) face it less often.

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Method 1: Manual time zone change in settings

Let's start with the simplest method, which is to change the time zone through a standard menu, and this method works on most devices, unless the settings are blocked by the operator or firmware.

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon).
2. Go to the section Additional settings → Date and time.
3. Turn off the date and time autodetection slider (if it is active).
4. Select your region manually (e.g. Europe/Samara for UTC+4 or Asia/Yekaterinburg for UTC+5).
5. Confirm the change and restart the device.

If the time is lost to Moscow after the reboot, then your operator or firmware is blocking the manual settings, in which case move on to the next method.

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On some MIUI firmware, the list of time zones is hidden. To open it, first turn off Autodetermination, then tap on the current belt (for example, Moscow, UTC+3) and hold 2-3 seconds.

Method 2: Disabling synchronization with the operator's network

If your Xiaomi is getting the time from SIM-I want to block this function:

1. Go to Settings → SIM-cards and mobile networks.
2. Choose yours. SIM-card (if there are several).
3. Find the option to Sync Time with the Network or Autoset Date and Time and turn it off.
4. Return to the Date and Time section (see Method 1) and set the correct time zone manually.

On some firmware (MIUI 13+), this item may be called differently or hidden in additional settings. If you do not find it, try using the engineering menu codes (see Method 4).

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Method 3: Reset network settings (without data loss)

Sometimes, a time zone failure is linked to a network setting cache, to reset it:

1. Open Settings → Memory → Clean (or Settings → Applications → Application Management → Three Points → Resetting).
2. Select Reset Wi-Fi, Mobile Network and Bluetooth settings.
3. Confirm the action (password or pattern lock may be required).
4. After reset, don't connect to the mobile network immediately!

• 🔄 Turn off Auto-Time Determination (see Method 1).
• ⏰ Set the correct time zone manually.
• 📶 Only then connect to the Internet (Wi-Fi or mobile data).

This method helps in 70% of cases where the problem is caused by a conflict of network parameters, and if it doesn't work, move on to more radical measures.

Method 4: Engineering menus and hidden commands

If the standard settings are blocked, you can try changing the time zone through the engineering menu or ADB-This method is suitable for advanced users.

Method 1: Codes of the Engineering Menu

Enter the following commands in the Phone application:

#4636## → The Testing menu will open. Go to Phone Information and find Set time zone. Enter your region (e.g. GMT+04:00 for Samara).

#2432546## → Verification of firmware. If the CSC bar indicates SER (Russia), this can block the time change.

Method 2: ADB-teams (for PCs)

If you have a computer, connect your smartphone over USB and do:

1. Turn on USB Debugging in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (shap 7 times, then go back to Additional Settings → For Developers).
2. Connect your phone to your PC and type in the command line: adb shell settings put global auto_time 0 adb shell settings put global auto_time_zone 0 adb shell settings put global time_zone "Europe/Samara" Replace. Europe/Samara Your time zone (list of available values: tz database).

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ADB-commands are the most reliable way if the settings are blocked, but it requires a PC connection and debugging enabled. USB.

Method 5: Reset to factory settings (last resort)

If none of the methods worked, it's a complete reset, and it'll delete all the data from the device, so first, you can:

• 📱 Make a backup copy through Settings → The phone. → Backup.
• 🔐 Remember Mi Accounts and Google Accounts – They Will Be Required After Resetting.
• 📝 Keep the important ones. SMS, Contacts and files on external storage.

For discharge:

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
2. Choose to erase all data.
3. Confirm the action (a password may be required).
4. After you reboot, don't connect to the Internet right away!

1. Turn off Auto-Time Definition.
2. Set the right time zone.
3. Only then do it. SIM-map.

Important: on some firmware MIUI After the reset, Moscow time is automatically set if the device is Russian. SIM-In this case, before setting up the first map, remove the map. SIM-Set the correct time and then insert it back.

Table: Time zones for popular regions of Russia

If your city is not in the table, use the nearest regional center or check the current list on the Time and Date website.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When changing the time zone on Xiaomi, users often make the following mistakes:

⚠️ Note: If you use two of these SIM-Solution: Turn off automatic synchronization for both of them, even after manual settings, the time can be lost. SIM-maps or remove Russian at the time of setting up.

• 🔙 You don't restart the device after you change it. MIUI They only apply after a reboot. Always reboot your phone!
• 🌍 You're choosing the wrong time zone. UTC+5 choose Asia/Karachi (Pakistan instead Asia/Yekaterinburg. This can cause some applications to crash (e.g. Google Calendar).
• 📶 You turn on the mobile Internet before setting the time, and if you connect to the network before you manually set the belt, the operator will re-write your settings.
• 🔄 Google syncs are not disabled, on Google devices, time can be synced through your account. → Accounts. → Google → Synchronization of the account → Autosynchronization of date and time.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI for the Russian market (RU) The manual time zone switching function is completely locked at the system level, in which case only flashing to the global version (Global or Global) will help. EEA).

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions