How to Set Double Time on Xiaomi Phone: The Complete Guide

The modern pace of life often forces us to be in two time zones at once, whether it’s because of working for an international company, having relatives across the country, or simply being on frequent business trips. Xiaomi smartphone owners running on the shell of MIUI or the new HyperOS face the need to see the actual time in two regions at once, without switching between apps.

Fortunately, the Chinese brand’s engineers have come up with a few convenient ways to implement this feature: you can display a second time zone directly on the lock screen, add a special widget to your desktop, or even set up automatic mode switching, and the flexibility of the system allows you to adapt the interface to any user’s needs, whether it’s business negotiations or personal contact with loved ones.

In this guide, we will take a look at all the customization methods available, look at the standard system features that do not require third-party software installation, and also touch on the nuances of widgets, understanding these settings will help you to always stay up-to-date in the right city, whether it is London, New York or Vladivostok.

Use of the “Second Time Zone” function in settings

The most reliable and energy-efficient way to display extra time is to use the built-in system function, which is integrated directly into the Android shell core that Xiaomi uses, and you don’t need to download additional apps to activate this option, saving memory space and battery power.

To activate mode, you need to go to the system menu. Find and open the Settings app, then scroll to the "Additional" or "System" section, where the "Date and time" item is located, and that's where the key switch to add a second city is located.

⚠️ Note: Once the second time zone function is enabled, the time in the status bar (at the top of the screen) may stop showing automatically or only show the main time.

In the menu that opens, you'll see the option "Use the second time zone." Activate the slider, then the field to select the city will be available. The system will offer a convenient search where you can enter the name of the village or select it from the list. Once selected, the time zone will be automatically calculated based on daylight saving time, if applicable to the selected region.

Importantly, this setup affects how your calendar and task schedule work, and if you create a meeting by setting the time in the second time zone, the system will correctly convert it to your local time for an alarm clock or reminder, which is especially convenient for those who do international business.

Set up the clock widgets on the desktop

A more visual and visible way is to place the Watch widget on the home screen, with MIUI and HyperOS shells offering a wide range of styles, from rigorous digital indicators to complex analog mechanisms with additional dials.

To install the widget, you need to pinch an empty area on your desktop or pinch a two-fingered area to open the editing menu. At the bottom of the screen, select "Widgets." In the directory that opens, find the "Clock" category. Here are both standard system widgets and third-party elements, if they were installed earlier.

• 🕰️ Classic watches: display time in digital or analog format, often have the option of showing the second time zone in the settings of the widget itself.
• 🌍 World Time: a special widget designed to display time in several cities at the same time.
• 📅 Combined: combines clocks, calendars and weather, allowing you to see all the important information in one place.

After choosing the right design, drag it to your desktop. Some widgets require additional customization: click on the widget or hold your finger on it to call the settings menu. Here you can select specific cities to display, change the color of the dial and change the time format (12 or 24 hours).

Using widgets allows you to create a personalized interface where double time is always in front of your eyes. This eliminates the need to unlock the phone and search for the desired information in the menu. For maximum convenience, it is recommended to choose contrast widgets that read well at any brightness level.

Lock screen and style of always-on display

One of the most aesthetic solutions for smartphone owners AMOLED-The screen is always on display (AOD). This technology allows you to display time, date and notifications on a screen that is turned off, consuming minimal energy.

To set up the dual time display on the lock screen, go to the Wallpaper and Personalization menu. Select the Lock screen or the Always On Display section. Depending on the firmware version, styles that show two time zones at once can be available here, usually through adding a second city in the style settings.

However, technical limitations should be considered. Not all AOD styles support the output of two time zones. In such cases, the system can only show your local time, and the second belt will have to be checked through the widget after unlocking. However, many Xiaomi models have special themes available to solve this problem.

If standard tools don't work, you can use the Themes app. Search for "Dual Clock" or "Double Watches." Thousands of design solutions will allow you to find the style that will display the time of two cities in the way that suits you. Customization is one of the strengths of the Xiaomi ecosystem.

Third-party developers' applications for double time

When standard functionality is not enough or you want more complex visualization, Google Play apps come to the rescue. There are many utilities that specialize in displaying time in different parts of the world.

One of the popular solutions is the World Clock Widget app, which allows you to add an unlimited number of cities, customize their order and appearance, and you can create a widget that will occupy half the screen, showing detailed information about each selected region, including date and offset relative to your time.

• 📲 Google Watch: The official app from Google that has a simple widget with the ability to add multiple cities.
• ⏱️ World Clock Pro: a powerful tool with beautiful analog dials and background images.
• 🌐 Time Zone Converter: More suitable for planning, but has widgets for quick browsing.

⚠️ Warning: When installing third-party widget apps, carefully review the permissions you request. The watch doesn't need access to contacts, microphones or geolocations (unless you want to automatically identify cities yourself.

Installing a third-party widget follows a similar scenario: press the screen, select “Widgets”, find the installed app in the list and drag it to the desktop. The advantage of such programs often lies in more flexible setting of fonts, colors and sizes, which allows you to fit the clock perfectly into the design of your workspace.

Script automation and smart alarm clocks

Double time setting is not only visual, it's functional. Xiaomi smartphones allow you to automate time-related processes. For example, you can set up a Do Not Disturb profile to activate it at night time in the second city where your loved ones are.

To do this, use the built-in Security app or the Sound and Vibration settings section. You can set a schedule in the Do Not Disturb menu. If you often call another city, it makes sense to set silence during their sleep hours, even if it's daytime, which helps to keep digital etiquette in place and not disturb people at the wrong time.

You should also look at smart alarm clocks. In the standard Clock app, you can create alarm clocks that are linked to specific days of the week. If you have regular calls at certain times in a different time zone, you better immediately put that time in your belt and set an alarm clock so you don't get confused. Some users create separate alarm profiles with city signatures.

Another useful feature is automatic time zone detection when traveling. In the Date and Time menu, make sure that the time zone autodetermination option (via network or GPS) is enabled. When you arrive in another region, the phone will switch the main time itself, and you will only have to keep an eye on the second belt, which will now become your "home" time.

Solutions and time synchronization

Sometimes users are faced with a situation where time on the phone starts to “run away” or displays incorrectly after changing the time zone manually, this can be due to the desynchronization of system time and network time, in which cases, resetting the time settings to automatic helps.

Go to Settings → Additional Settings → Date and Time. Turn off the Time Auto and Time Zone Sliders, wait a few seconds, then turn them on again. The phone will force the mobile operator to request the current data, an action that often solves problems with correctly displaying double time.

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Tip: If you travel frequently between time zones, use Flight mode for a couple of seconds when landing so that the phone quickly reconnects to the local tower and updates the time.

Also worth mentioning is sync with your Google account, making sure your account settings include calendar sync, which ensures that all your meetings created with your second time zone in mind will be correctly displayed on other devices, such as your tablet or computer.

If the widgets stopped updating after the firmware update, try removing the widget from the desktop and adding it again. Sometimes newer versions of MIUI change the internal IDs of the widgets, and older instances stop receiving time data, a simple but effective measure to eliminate interface bugs.

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The correct dual time setting on Xiaomi combines the use of system features for accuracy and visual control widgets, allowing you to effectively manage your daily routine across different time zones.