How to set time and date on your Xiaomi phone: all ways 2026

Why it’s important to set the right date and time for Xiaomi

The correct timing and date settings on Xiaomi smartphone affect more than just the display of the watch in the status bar. This parameter affects the operation of many system functions: mail synchronization, application updates, activation of alarm clocks and even the security of transactions in banking services. Incorrectly set time can lead to malfunctions in Google Play Services, errors in authorization in messengers and problems with geolocation.

Xiaomi smartphones (including the Redmi, POCO and Black Shark lines) offer two main ways to adjust time: automatic synchronization via the operator’s network or the Internet and manual input. In this article, we will discuss both options, as well as typical problems – for example, when the phone shows the wrong time after flashing or changing the time zone.

We’ll focus on MIUI 14/15 and HyperOS models, where the settings interface has changed. If your Xiaomi runs on an older version of the firmware, some menu items may be different, which we’ll mention.

Method 1: Automatically adjusting time over a network

This is the easiest and most recommended method, since the phone itself receives relevant data from Google servers or your mobile operator. Automatic synchronization works even without a Wi-Fi connection, but requires active communication. SIM-Cards or stable Internet connection.

To enable automatic setting:

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the desktop).
2. Go to the section Additional settings → Date and time.
3. Activate the switches: 🔄 Autodetermining Date and Time – for synchronization with servers. 🌍 Time zone autodetermination – so that the phone chooses the region by geolocation.

Once these options are activated, the phone will update the data within 10 to 30 seconds, and if the time hasn’t changed, try restarting the device or checking your internet connection.

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If automatic sync doesn't work, turn it off, restart the phone, and then turn it back on, and that resets the cache of the system services that are responsible for the time.

Method 2: Manually adjust date and time

Manual mode is useful if automatic synchronization is disabled (for example, for security reasons) or is not working correctly, and it is also useful for testing applications that require imitation of other times.

Instructions for manual adjustment:

1. Go to Settings → Additional settings → Date and time.
2. Turn off the switches Autodetermining Date and Time Zone Autodetermining.
3. Click on the Set a date, Set a time and select the desired values.
4. For time zone, tap on Select a time zone and find your region (e.g. Moscow, GMT+3).

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If time is only lost in individual applications (such as messengers), the problem is not with the phone settings, but with the app itself. Update it or clear the cache.

How to sync time with Google servers (for accuracy)

Xiaomi uses time synchronization servers from Xiaomi or a mobile operator by default, but you can link to Google servers for maximum accuracy (especially for developers and testers).

Instructions:

1. Install ClockSync from Google Play (free).
2. Run it and grant superuser (root) rights if the phone is rooted.
3. In the application settings, select the server time.google.com.
4. Press Sync now and wait for confirmation.

Without root permissions, the application will only synchronize time for its internal processes, not for the entire system.

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If you don’t have root rights but need a precise time to test, use the Fake GPS app paired with Mock Locations to emulate the correct time zone.

Set up time on Xiaomi without access to settings (for example, after resetting)

If the phone is locked and time is lost (for example, after resetting to factory settings), you can set it even without logging in.

1. On the lock screen, swipe down to open the notification bar.
2. Slip the current time in the upper right corner.
3. In the window that opens, select Time Settings (not available on all models).
4. If the item is missing, connect the phone to Wi-Fi or insert SIM-Card – Automatic synchronization will work after connecting to the network.

On some models (such as Xiaomi 13T or Redmi Note 12), when you first turn on after reset, the system will suggest setting the time. If this does not happen, check if the "No Sound" mode is turned off - it can block automatic synchronization.

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