How to set the time on the phone Xiaomi: all ways + problem solving

Why Xiaomi is running out of time and how to fix it

Owners of Xiaomi smartphones (Redmi series, POCO, Mi) often encounters the problem of misrepresenting the time - the clock is in a hurry, lags or resets after rebooting. MIUI And synchronization services, 80 percent of the time, it's the disconnected automatic setup, the failures. NTP-servers (exact time protocol) or conflicts after system updates.

In this article, you will find 5 proven ways to set time on Xiaomi, from basic manual settings to hidden features for power users. MIUI 14 with a dual time zone that occurs when using two SIM-We'll show you how to get around it without resetting. MIUI 12th MIUI 15 (including HyperOS).

Method 1: Automatic time synchronization through settings

The most reliable method is to enable automatic synchronization with Xiaomi servers, which works on all models, from the Redmi Note 8 to the Xiaomi 14 Pro, and does not require superuser rights.

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon).
2. Go to the section Additional → Date and time.
3. Activate the switches: 🔄 Autodetermining Date and Time (using network data) 🌍 Time zone autodetermination (important for travel) ⏱️ Use network time (synchronization with the network) NTP-server)

Wait 10-15 seconds, the time will automatically change.

If the clock still shows the wrong time after turning on these options, check your Internet connection. Xiaomi uses a server ntp.miui.com, which can be blocked by some providers (especially on corporate networks), in which case try to connect to a mobile network or other Wi-Fi.

Method 2: Manual timing (if autosynchronization does not work)

When the automatic setup fails, manual input will help, and this method will be useful in roaming or in the absence of communication.

1. Go to Settings → Additional → Date and time.
2. Turn off all automatic options (see Method 1).
3. Click on the Set a date and select the current date in the calendar.
4. Select time and enter current time (use 24-hour format).
5. Select a time zone manually (e.g. GMT+3: Moscow).

Important! After manually adjusting, time will start to float in 1-2 days, as the Xiaomi system clock syncs with the hardware timer (RTC), which is 5-10 seconds behind without correction. To avoid this, manually update the time once a week or temporarily turn on autosynchronization.

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If you travel frequently, add the Clock widget to the home screen with multiple time zones. To do this, pinch the empty space on the screen → “Widgets” → “Clock”

Method 3: Reset time settings through the engineering menu (for advanced)

If standard methods don't work, the system files may be out of order, and a reset via the engineering menu (#4636##) may help, which is suitable for Qualcomm Snapdragon models (e.g., POCO F3, Redmi K40).

1. Open the phone app and enter the combination: ##4636##
2. In the menu that appears, select Phone Information.
3. Scroll down to the Setting Time block.
4. Click Network Time Reset and confirm the action.

After reset, restart the device. If the engineering menu is not available (it is hidden on some firmware), use an alternative method:

⚠️ Warning: Do not change other options in the engineering menu without knowing their purpose. Incorrect settings can lead to network loss or overheating of the processor.

Method 4: Fixing a double time zone bug (for MIUI 14+)

Xiaomi users with two SIM-card MIUI 14 and later face a unique problem: the phone shows time in two time zones simultaneously, and the system clock "jumps" when switching between cards:

1. Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks.
2. Choose the main one. SIM-map (stick on it).
3. Turn off the option Autodetermining time zone over the network only for the second SIM-map.
4. Return to date and time and enable autosynchronization for the main SIM only.

If the bug persists, upgrade to the latest version of the firmware or reset the network settings (Settings → About Phone → Network Reset). In extreme cases, rollback to MIUI 13 (but this will deprive you of new features).

Method 5: Set time through ADB (for developers)

For users with an unlocked bootloader and an ADB installed, there is a way to force time synchronization through the command line, which is useful if system settings are blocked (for example, on corporate devices).

Instructions:

1. Connect your phone to your PC and enable USB Debugging (Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version → 7 times tap to unlock the developer menu).
2. Open the command line on PC and type: adb shell su date -s YYYYMMDD.HHMMSS Where YYYYMMDD.HHMMSS is the current date and time (e.g. 20260515.143000 for May 15, 2026, 14:30:00).
3. Reset the device.

Xiaomi smartphones on MediaTek processors (for example, Redmi) 9A) synchronize time more accurately than models on Snapdragon, thanks to the built-in GPS-A chip that corrects data through satellites.

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If none of these methods worked, check your phone for viruses with Mi Security. NTP-server.

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