Many smartphone users are faced with a situation where two pairs of clocks are displayed on the lock screen or in desktop widgets at once. This can be confusing and create visual noise, especially if you're traveling or simply don't need to display the time of a different time zone. The problem of double clocks on Android often occurs due to the activated "Clock Roaming" function or specific widget settings.
Fortunately, the operating system developers have provided the ability to disable this option. The setup process may vary slightly depending on the firmware version and manufacturer of your device. In this article, we will look in detail at how to remove extra clocks on Samsung, Xiaomi, Huawei and smartphones with a clean interface Android.
Reasons for the second clock to appear on the screen
Before you start disabling it, it is worth understanding the nature of this function. Most often double clocks appear automatically when the smartphone detects a change in geographic location or connection to a roaming network. The system assumes that it may be important for the user to know the time both in the current location and in the home region.
In some cases, the culprits are the installed ones. widgets. Many themes and custom launchers offer advanced time widgets by default, which include a second time zone display. This function can also be activated in the date and time settings if the checkbox next to the corresponding item was checked accidentally or during a previous device setup.
Understanding the source of the problem will help you quickly find the desired switch in the menu. If the clock appears after a flight, most likely this is a system roaming function. If they have always been there or appeared after changing the wallpaper, check the widget settings.
Disabling double clocks on Samsung devices
Smartphones of the South Korean corporation Samsung have one of the most developed shells One UIwhere the double clock function is implemented most obviously. To remove the second clock from the lock screen, you need to go to the main system settings.
Go to the section Settings and find the item Lock screen. Inside this menu, scroll down to the "Clock" block. Here you will see an option Double clock. Click on it to open additional options.
In the window that opens, you can disable the switch Show dual clock. Here you can also configure display conditions: for example, show the second clock only when roaming or always. If you want to get rid of them completely, make sure that the switch is in the inactive state.
☑️ Check Samsung settings
⚠️ Attention: On some Samsung models, the setting may be located in the
Display→Lock screen→Clock stylesection. If you don't find the item in the main settings menu, check this path.
After making changes, press the "Back" or "Home" button. The changes are applied instantly, and only one time will remain on the lock screen, corresponding to your current time zone.
Removing excess time on Xiaomi and Redmi
Owners of devices from Xiaomi, including sub-brands Redmi i POCO, they encounter this problem less often, but this possibility is present in the MIUI or HyperOS shell. Here the logic of the settings is slightly different from Samsung's.
Go to Settings and select the section Advanced settings (or Advanced settings). Find the item Date and time. This menu often hides the option responsible for displaying the time of the second city.
If two dials are displayed on the lock screen, there is a problem may be in your chosen blocking style. Some themes in the application Themes force this mode to be enabled. Try changing the theme to the standard one or edit the current one by removing the second clock widget.
If the standard settings do not help, try long-pressing the clock on the lock screen (if the system allows) - sometimes this opens the style editing menu directly.
Also check the widgets on the desktop. The Clock widget from Xiaomi often has settings within it. Tap or hold on the widget, select "Settings" and turn off the display of the second city.
Time settings in pure Android and Google Pixel
Smartphones with a pure operating system, such as Google Pixel, Moto or Nokiahave a more minimalistic approach to settings. Here, the double clock function is usually tied exclusively to the roaming mode or specific widgets from Google.
To manage this parameter, open Settings and go to the System → Date and timesection. Pay attention to item Home time zone. If it is activated and different from the current automatic zone, the system can show both times.
Settings → System → Date and Time → Home Time Zone (Disable)Disabling this option will return only local time to display. If the dual clock is in a Google widget on the desktop, click on it, select the settings gear and uncheck the “Show home time zone” item.
Why can’t you just delete the widget?
Removing the widget will remove the clock from the desktop, but will not disable the system dual time function on the lock screen. To completely solve the problem, you need to change the settings in the menu, and not just delete interface elements.
Third-party applications and time widgets
Often the source of the problem is not system settings, but third-party applications. Users install beautiful widgets from Google Play, which by default show the time in several cities around the world. This is a popular feature for those with relatives abroad, but it can interfere with everyday use.
Check the list of installed apps related to clocks, weather, or widgets. Go to the settings of each suspicious application. Look for items like Second Clock, World Time or Dual Time.
| Application type | Probable cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Weather widgets | Displaying the time of another city | Widget settings → Disable second city |
| Alarm clock applications | World time function | Settings tab → Hide world clock |
| Custom launchers | Theme with a double dial | Change the theme or customize the clock widget |
| Widgets from Google | Home time zone activated | Widget Settings → Uncheck |
If you can't find the settings inside the app, try uninstalling it and see if the double clock goes away. This will help to accurately identify the culprit.
Third-party widgets often take precedence over system display settings. If the system shutdown does not help, look for a problem in the installed applications.
Roaming mode and automatic switching
One of the most common reasons for the appearance of a second watch is a trip abroad. When a smartphone connects to a foreign network, Android automatically activates the watch's roaming mode so that you don't forget about the time at home.
This feature is useful when traveling, but at home it becomes superfluous. Make sure that the option Show the clock when roaming is disabled in the date and time settings (if your OS version has one). Sometimes it is enough to simply reboot the device after returning to your home region for the system to turn off the second watch face.
⚠️ Attention: Settings interfaces may change with operating system updates. If you do not find the described item, use the settings search by entering the query "Clock" or "Time".
Also check to see if Do Not Disturb mode or special profiles are enabled that may affect the display of information on the lock screen. Although this is rare, some custom profiles can load specific widgets.
Frequent errors and problems when disabled
Sometimes users perform all the actions correctly, but the double clock does not disappear. This may be due to interface caching. In this case, clearing the cache of the application responsible for the lock screen or desktop will help.
Go to Settings → Applications. Find the application System interface or Desktop (the name depends on the manufacturer). Go to the section Memory and click Clear cache. Do not click "Clear data" so as not to reset the icon layout settings.
- 📱 Reboot your smartphone after changing the settings - this updates the system interface.
- 🎨 Check the active theme - some themes strictly prescribe the double clock widget.
- 🔄 Update the system to the latest version - in new ones patches often fix display bugs.
If nothing helps, the problem may be a specific firmware bug in your device. In this case, you should contact the manufacturer's official forum or wait for the next security update.
Resetting the lock screen settings
On some devices (for example, Samsung), you can only reset the lock screen settings through the "General settings" → "Reset settings" → "Lock screen settings" menu. This will not delete your personal data.
Why do the dual clocks only appear at night?
This may be due to the Sleep or Do Not Disturb settings. In some shells, a simplified lock screen view is activated at night, which includes a world time widget by default. Check the sleep schedule in the settings.
Is it possible to set up dual clocks for three cities?
Standard Android tools can usually display a maximum of two time zones at the same time. To display three or more cities, you will need to install third-party widgets from the app store that support such functionality.
Does disabling dual clocks affect battery consumption?
The impact is minimal, but it is there. An extra widget requires little CPU and screen resources to render. By disabling unnecessary elements, you can slightly extend your battery life, especially if you are using Always-On Display.
What to do if the settings item is inactive (gray)?
If the switch is inactive, it may be blocked by corporate profile administrative rights or specific energy saving settings. Try disabling the power saving mode or check if the phone is a corporate one.