Double watches on Xiaomi: how to set up a second time zone on the lock screen and in the status bar

Do you often travel or communicate with relatives in another time zone? The dual-watch feature on Xiaomi smartphones allows you to display time in two regions at once — for example, local and Moscow, or current and Greenwich. This option is available on most Redmi, POCO and Mi lineups with MIUI 12 firmware and later, but many users do not know where to find it.

In this article, we will discuss in detail how to activate the second time zone where it will be displayed (on the lock screen, in the notification bar or on the home screen), as well as the nuances for different versions of MIUI.

If you use Xiaomi with custom firmware (like Pixel Experience or LineageOS), the instructions may differ, as we will explain below, and for owners of POCO F5, Redmi Note 12 and other new models, we will give you current screenshots and paths in the menu.

Why you need a double watch on Xiaomi and where it is displayed

The double clock function is useful not only for travelers, but also for:

• 🌍 Work with international clients or colleagues (see their local time without counting).
• ✈️ Tracking time in the city where you are flying soon (will help avoid jet lag).
• 📞 Calling relatives abroad (don’t wake them in the middle of the night).
• 💼 Remote teamwork in another region (for example, Moscow and Yekaterinburg).

On Xiaomi smartphones, the second time zone can be displayed in three places:

1. Lock screen – near the main time (for example, “12:00 | 07:00 NYC”).
2. The status bar (top panel) is like a small inscription next to icons.
3. The watch widget on the main screen (if the theme of the design is supported).

On some models (for example, Xiaomi 13 Ultra or POCO X5 Pro) you can even configure automatic time zone switching when crossing borders – read about this in the section about additional settings.

Step-by-step: how to turn on double clocks on MIUI

The way you activate it depends on the firmware version. Below is the universal algorithm for MIUI 12-14 (including global and Chinese versions). If you have older firmware, skip the update section.

Check the version of MIUI in Settings → About the phone

Make sure your phone is connected to the internet (you need to synchronize time)

Close all background apps (sometimes they block setting changes)

Open the Settings. → Additionally (if there is no such item, see the alternative method below)-->

The main path:

1. Open the settings (cog icon).
2. Go to the Additional section (on some models - System settings).
3. Select a date and a time.
4. Activate the Double Clock (or Second Time Zone) switch.
5. Click on Time Zone 2 and select the desired region from the list.
6. Save the changes – the second belt will appear on the lock screen in 1-2 minutes.

If there is no option, try an alternative path:

Settings → Lock screen → Settings of the clock → Double clock

On some models (such as the Redmi 10 or POCO M4 Pro), the option may be called Extra Hours or Time in another city. If that is not the case, check out the MIUI version (the update often adds hidden features).

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If the second time zone doesn't show up after setting up, restart your phone or change the theme to Settings → Themes. Sometimes this resets the system clock cache.

Display setting: where and how the double clock will be displayed

By default, the second time zone only appears on the lock screen, but it can be moved or duplicated elsewhere.

On models with Always-on Display (such as Xiaomi 12 Pro or POCO X5 Pro 5G), you can configure the display of the second time zone even when the screen is off.

1. Activate Always-on Display in the screen settings.
2. Choose a double time watch style (usually marked with an icon) ⏰⏰).
3. Set an automatic shutdown timer (recommended 10-12 hours to save battery).

Problems and Solutions: Why Double Clocks Don't Work

If you have enabled the option but the second time zone does not appear, check these points:

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models for China (with China firmware) ROM) The double clock is locked without unlocking. The only way out is to flash the global version. MIUI.

• 🔄 Outdated firmware: On MIUI 11 and below double clocks may not be available.Update via Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.
• 🌐 Regional restrictions: Some models (e.g. Redmi Note 8 Pro) have a region-specific option, so you can change the region to India or Europe in Settings. → Additionally. → Region.
• 🎨 Design conflict: Some custom themes break the display. Return the standard theme to Settings → Topics.
• ⚙️ Time synchronization failure: Switch Settings → Date and time → Autodetermining to "Off" and then "On" again.".

If nothing helps, try resetting your watch settings:

Settings → Applications → Application Management → Three dots (⋮) → Show system → Watch → Storage → Clear data

On Xiaomi models with a MediaTek processor (such as the Redmi 10C or POCO M5), the double clock may not work due to an error in the RTC driver (real-time hours), in which case only flashing on custom firmware like Xiaomi.EU will help.

Additional settings: automatic switching and widgets

Advanced users can configure:

• ✈️ Automatic switching of time zones GPS (useful for travel. Activated in Settings → Date and time → Automatic time zone.
• 📱 Double-time widget on the home screen. To do this, press the free space on the screen for a long time. → Widgets → Find the clock or the dual lock".
• 🔔 Time change notifications. Included in Settings → Notifications → System notifications → Time zone.
• 🌙 Dark mode for the watch. Configure in Settings. → Screen. → Dark subject. → Schedule (can be linked to the second time zone).

For owners of the POCO F3 GT, Xiaomi 11T Pro and other flagships, the Smart Watch function is available - it automatically determines which time zone to prioritize (for example, local time during the day and hometown time at night).

1. Go to Settings → System and Device → Additional → Smart Features.
2. Choose a Smartwatch.
3. Set up the switching rules (by time of day or geolocation).

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On models with MIUI 14 and later, the double watch can be linked to specific contacts in the phone book, for example, when you call your mother in another city, the phone will show her local time.

Alternative methods: if MIUI does not have double hours

If your Xiaomi model doesn’t support system-level functionality, use these methods:

• 📱 Widgets from third-party developers: Dual Clock Widget (available in Google Play, supports MIUI). World Clock Time Widget (allows you to add up to 5 time zones).
• ⏰ Applications with world time: ClockSync (synchronizes time with atomic clocks) Time Buddy (convenient for scheduling calls).
• 🔧 ADB-Adb shell settings put global settings dual_clock_enabled 1 adb shell settings put global dual_clock_timezone "Europe/Moscow" (substitute Europe/Moscow in the right region, for example America/New_York).

For installation of widgets:

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. Long press on the main screen → Widgets.
3. Find the app widget (usually called "Dual Clock" or "World Time").
4. Drag it on the screen and set up the cities displayed.

⚠️ Attention: When in use ADB-commands risk resetting system settings. Before executing commands, back up through Settings → Additionally. → Backup.

Comparison with other brands: how things are at Samsung, iPhone and others

For reference, we will give you how the function of double watches from Xiaomi competitors is implemented:

Compared to competitors, Xiaomi offers more flexible display settings (such as font selection and lock screen position), but loses in integration with calendar and reminders. For example, on iPhone you can create an event in Apple Calendar with a reference to the second time zone, and on Xiaomi you will need a third-party application.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions