How to remove Moscow time from the lock screen on Xiaomi Redmi: all ways

Are you tired of seeing the words “Moscow” or the wrong time on the lock screen of your Xiaomi Redmi? This problem is typical for smartphones with MIUI firmware, where the system automatically substitutes the time zone of the capital of Russia – even if you are in another region. In some cases, time is duplicated (for example, shows both local and Moscow), and sometimes displayed completely incorrectly due to synchronization failures.

In this article, we will discuss 5 working ways to remove Moscow time from the lock screen on Xiaomi Redmi – from simple settings in the menu to editing system files (for advanced users). All methods are tested on current versions of MIUI 12, 13 and 14 and are suitable for the Redmi Note 10/11/12 Pro, Redmi 9/10/11, POCO X3/X4 and others. If the standard settings do not help, you will find alternative solutions here, including the use of ADB and third-party applications.

Before you start, make sure your device is on the right time zone in the settings. Often the problem is solved by trivial time synchronization over the network. But if it doesn't work, read on.

Why is Moscow time displayed on the lock screen?

The reason for the "Moscow" or the wrong time is because of MIUI algorithms, which by default link the time zone to the capital of the country.

• 📍 Automatic location – the system uses data GPS Or mobile towers, but sometimes wrong with the city.
• 🔄 Time synchronization over the network – the operator can transmit incorrect data (especially relevant for virtual operators).
• 📱 Firmware errors in some versions MIUI (for example, MIUI 12.5) was a time-duplicating bug.
• 🌍 Manual time zone selection – if you have manually specified “Moscow” once, the system can retain this option even after changing the region.

Interestingly, the problem is more common on devices purchased in official stores in Russia. On global versions of Xiaomi (marked Global), such a bug occurs less often. It is also noted that after upgrading to MIUI 14, some users face a return to Moscow time, even if it was previously removed.

⚠️ Note: If the lock screen displays two times (e.g. local and Moscow), this may be due to the activation of the Double Clock function in the settings. → Additionally. → Date and time → Double watches.

Method 1: Changing the time zone in the MIUI settings

The easiest method is to manually set the correct time zone, which works 80 percent of the time and doesn't require a super-user (root) license.

1. Open the settings on your Xiaomi Redmi.

If Moscow time has returned after the reboot, try to turn off sync over the network forever.

• Choose your city manually and don’t enable automatic definition.

Is automatic mode off?

Is the right city chosen by hand?

Is the smartphone rebooted after the changes?

Is the time display on the lock screen checked?

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On some firmware (e.g. MIUI 13.0.6), after manual time zone selection, network settings may need to be reset.

1. Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks.
2. Click Network Reset (not to be confused with full reset!).
3. Confirm the action and restart the device.

Method 2: Turning off the double clock

If the lock screen displays two times (like your local and Moscow), it's likely that Double Clock is activated, which is useful for travelers, but often happens by accident, to turn it off:

1. Open Settings → Additional → Date and time.
2. Find the option Double Watch (may be called Second Time or Additional Watch).
3. Turn off the slider or press Remove if a second time zone has already been added.
4. Reboot your smartphone.

If the option Double watch is not on the menu, check:

• 🔍 Version MIUI: into MIUI 14 Ways May Be Different - Try Settings → System system → Date and time → Additionally.
• 📱 Model of the device: on some POCO This function is hidden in the Settings → Lock screen → Additionally.

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If the dual clock is on but you can’t turn it off (the slider is inactive), try temporarily installing another launcher (like Nova Launcher) and repeating the steps. MIUI.

Method 3: Reset network settings and synchronization

If Moscow time returns after the reset, the problem may be due to incorrect synchronization over the network, in which case the reset of network parameters will help:

1. Open the Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks.
2. Select Network Reset (not to be confused with Resetting All Settings!).
3. Confirm the action and wait for the completion.
4. Reboot your smartphone.

After discharge:

• 📶 Connect to a mobile network or Wi-Fi.
• 🔄 Enable Auto-Determination of Date and Time in Settings.
• 📍 Check if your city is right.

If this doesn’t work, try turning off time sync via Google:

1. Go to Settings → Accounts and Sync → Google.
2. Turn off sync for Date and Time.
3. Manually set the correct time zone (as in Method 1).

⚠️ Note: On some Xiaomi firmware, resetting network settings can remove saved Wi-Fi passwords. Write them down in advance or back up through Settings → Google → Backup.

Method 4: Using ADB to remove Moscow time (advanced)

If standard methods don't work, you can use the Android debugging bridge (ADB), which requires connecting your smartphone to your computer, but doesn't need root rights.

Step 1: Preparation

• 🖥️ Install. ADB Fastboot Tools on the computer.
• 📱 On your smartphone, activate the Developer Mode:
• Enable USB debugging in Settings → Additional → For developers.

Step 2: Connect and commands

1. Connect Xiaomi Redmi to your PC via USB (select File Transfer Mode).
2. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the adb folder.
3. Enter the commands in turn:

adb devices


adb shell settings put global auto_time_zone 0




adb shell settings put global time_zone your clock belt

Replace your clock belt with your region ID, for example:

• For Yekaterinburg: Asia/Yekaterinburg
• For Novosibirsk: Asia/Novosibirsk
• For Vladivostok: Asia/Vladivostok

Step 3: Reboot

After completing the commands, restart the smartphone:

adb reboot

If Moscow time is gone, the problem is solved. If not, try to delete the cache of the Clock app:

adb shell pm clear com.android.deskclock

Method 5: Edit system files (root only)

If you have a superuser (root) right, you can manually edit the system files that display time. This method is risky - wrong actions can cause the system to crash! Use it only if other methods do not help.

Step 1: Install a file manager with root access

Download the Root Explorer or Solid Explorer app from Google Play (with root support).

Step 2: Search and edit the file

1. Open the file manager and follow the path:
2. Find the line with the parameter time_zone or dual_clock.
3. Change the value to your time zone (for example, Asia/Yekaterinburg) or delete the line with dual_clock.
4. Save the file and restart the smartphone.

Step 3: Checking rights

After editing, make sure the file has others.xml The right access rights are:

• 📄 Owner: root
• 🔐 Rights: rw-r--r-- (644)

⚠️ Attention: Editing system files can cause a bootloop ( looped reboot). TWRP Or OrangeFox Recovery.

Additional Advice and Frequent Mistakes

If none of these methods worked, check:

• 🔄 Updates MIUI: Sometimes bugs get fixed over time in new firmware versions. → The phone. → Updating the system.
• 📱 Regional settings: c Settings → Additionally. → Select your region (not “Russia”, but a specific city).
• 🛠️ Reset to factory settings: extreme method if the problem is caused by a firmware failure!

Frequent user errors:

• ❌ Do not restart the smartphone after changes – many settings are applied only after the reboot.
• ❌ Choose the wrong time zone - for example, "Moskva" instead of «Asia/Yekaterinburg».
• ❌ Ignore double clocks – forget to turn off the second zone in the settings.

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If Moscow time only appears when you connect to a mobile network, the problem is most likely on the operator's side. SIM-card of another provider or disable automatic timing.

FAQ: Frequent questions