How to set double time on the phone Xiaomi Redmi

Modern Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones have the widest customization capabilities, but some features, such as displaying two time zones at once, are often hidden from the eyes of the average user. Device owners traveling the world or doing business with partners from other countries often wonder how to implement double time output on lock or widgets. The standard shell MIUI or HyperOS does not always offer an obvious solution in the form of “two arrows” on the dial, but workarounds do exist.

You need to understand that double time is often defined as two different situations: either having to see the current time and time of the second city in the widget, or fixing the error when the lock screen is marked with the words “China” and the wrong time. It is important to immediately determine your goal: you need to fix the time zone failure or add a functional widget with two cities. In both cases, the solution lies in the depth of the system settings → Additional settings.

In this article, we will discuss both scenarios in detail, paying special attention to the nuances of the MIUI shell, you will learn how to properly configure the region to get rid of Chinese time, and how to correctly configure widgets to display information about the second time zone, which will help to avoid confusion and missed calls at inconvenient times.

The reasons for the emergence of double time and Chinese clocks

Most often, users are looking for a way to remove the double time that appears automatically after buying a smartphone imported from China or after flashing the device. The Android system on Xiaomi devices can by default save the China region even if you are in Moscow or Kiev. This leads to two times on the lock screen: local (your) and Beijing time.

The second scenario is that the user is consciously wanting to see time in another city, but with standard MIUI tools, it is impossible to do this as a classic analog clock with two dials. Instead, the system offers widget functionality or switching between time zones, which requires proper tuning. A synchronization error over the network can also lead to desynchronization, creating the illusion of double countdown.

It's worth noting that some global firmware has bugs that, after an update, "forget" your time zone and reset to a default one. It's not a virus or a breakdown, but a feature of Google and Xiaomi services in different regions.

Fixing the Chinese time problem on lockdown

If your lock screen displays the time of two cities, and one of them is Beijing, Shanghai or any other city in China, this is solved by changing the region in settings. This is the most common problem faced by owners of the Global ROM or China ROM versions with Russian installed.

To start, go to the settings menu. Find Settings → Additional settings → Region. From the list that opens, select your country of residence, such as Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, or another. Once you change region, the phone can offer a reboot or apply changes instantly.

The next step is to check the time settings. Go to Settings → Additional settings → Date and time. It is critical here to activate the "Use Network Time" switch.** If it is already on, try turning it off, manually select your time zone, and then turn it on again. This will force the data from the operator's server to update.

In some cases, especially on older versions of MIUI 11 or MIUI 12, simply changing the region does not remove the second-time inscription immediately. Then you need to reset the lock screen settings. Go to Settings → Wallpaper and Design → Settings → Screen Lock and turn off the second-time zone display if this option is active.

⚠️ Note: After changing the region, the set of pre-installed apps and news feed may change. Some services tied to the previous region (such as Mi Pay or themes) may become unavailable or not work correctly until the device is fully restarted.

Setup of a widget with two time zones

If your goal is not to fix the error, but to add the functionality of displaying the time of the second city, you will need to use widgets. Xiaomi’s standard interface allows you to display information about time in different parts of the world on the home screen, which is extremely convenient for those who work with foreign colleagues.

To install the widget, perform the following actions:

• 📱 Press and hold your finger on the empty desktop space until the editing menu appears.
• 🛠️ Select the widgets at the bottom of the screen.
• 🔍 In the list, find the category “Clock” or “Tools».
• ➕ Select the Double Watch or World Time widget and drag it to the screen.

Once you add a widget to your desktop, click on it to set it up. You'll be asked to select the first city (usually your current location) and the second city. Android allows you to select any location from the database. You can configure the display to see time, for example, in London and New York at the same time.

Keep in mind that widgets consume extra battery power, as they constantly update information. If you use an AMOLED screen, try to choose widgets with a black background to minimize power consumption.

Use of the “Second Hours” function in flight mode

There is a lesser-known way to see two times without installing widgets using the clock's built-in function, which is useful if you don't want to clutter your desktop with extra elements, but you need to check time in another region periodically.

Open the standard Watch app on your Redmi. At the bottom of the screen, find the tab that is responsible for world time (usually a globe icon). Click on the add new city button. Here you can add up to 5-10 cities, where time will be displayed in the app.

While this doesn't bring time to the home screen all the time, it allows you to quickly switch between time zones with one touch. In some versions of the shell, when you add a second city to the watch app, the system may suggest you display a brief information on the lock screen, but this depends on the version of MIUI.

The subtleties of working with time zones in MIUI and HyperOS

The MIUI shells and the new HyperOS have their own time zone processing features. Unlike pure Android, it prioritizes Xiaomi servers. If you travel and cross time zones, the phone may not switch the time automatically if the settings are forced to choose a city instead of automatic determination.

It is recommended to always keep the option “Automatic Time Adjustment” enabled** If you are in the zone where the time is transferred to summer/winter (although this is abolished in many countries), the smartphone will do it itself. Manual setting of time often leads to dissynchronization with application servers, which can cause errors when logging into Google accounts or banking applications.

For advanced users, you can customize the time format. In Settings → Additional settings → Date and time → Time format, you can choose a 12-hour or 24-hour format. This also affects the dual-time widgets, making them more readable.

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If you travel frequently, add a World Time widget with three cities: your home, your current location, and where your main partners are, eliminating the need to constantly recount your clocks in your mind.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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The correct setting of the region and automatic time synchronization is the key to the correct operation of all functions of the smartphone, from alarm clocks to security certificates in the browser.