How to remove the second clock on Android: a complete guide

The lock screen of a modern smartphone is not just protection from accidental clicks, but an important element of the user interface that we see most often. However, sometimes manufacturers or third-party applications add unnecessary elements that can be annoying. One of these common problems is the appearance of a “second clock.”

This phenomenon, when two watch faces or time zones are displayed on one screen at the same time, often causes confusion. Second clock on Android may be part of a proprietary shell, a roaming function, or the result of a third-party widget. Understanding the reasons and eliminating this visual noise is not difficult if you know where to look for the necessary switches.

In this guide, we will analyze in detail all the possible reasons for the appearance of duplicate time and provide step-by-step guide for the most popular smartphone models. You don't need to be an expert in system settings to return the lock screen to its familiar and concise appearance.

Why extra clocks appear on the lock screen

Before you start disabling it, it is important to understand the nature of the appearance of the second dial. Most often, this is not a system error, but a specially implemented function that the user activated accidentally or out of ignorance. Android provides ample customization opportunities, and sometimes the abundance of settings plays a cruel joke.

One ​​of the main reasons is the “Roaming Clock” or “Double Time Zone” function. The smartphone automatically detects that you are in another country or region and adds a second watch face for easy communication with home. This may also be due to settings Always On Display (always on screen), where manufacturers like to place additional information.

Another option is installing third-party themes or launchers. Many users download beautiful themes from app stores without noticing that they come with complex time widgets included by default. In such cases, the standard system settings may not work, and you will have to go deeper into the theming menu.

Sometimes the culprit is a weather or calendar widget, which is mistakenly interpreted by the system as a clock, or simply has a too large time font inside it. Understanding the source of the problem is already half the success in solving it.

Disabling double time in standard Android settings

The simplest and most obvious way to remove unnecessary elements is to check the basic date and time settings. In “clean” Android and many shells, this option is hidden in the system parameters menu. You need to go to the settings section responsible for displaying the time.

Go to Settings → System → Date and time. Here you should carefully look for an item with a name like “Roaming time zone”, “Show time in two time zones” or “Home clock”. If such a switch is active, you just need to deactivate it.

In some versions of the operating system, settings may be scattered across different menus. For example, in the screen lock menu there may be a separate “Clock Style” item, where you can choose to display only one watch face. Don't ignore the Lock screensection, as this is where visual settings are often hidden.

If you don't find an obvious switch, try changing the time format or display style. Sometimes changing the digital format to analog (or vice versa) automatically removes the second interface element, resetting the widget configuration to default.

Settings for Samsung Galaxy smartphones (One UI)

Shell One UI from the company Samsung has its own unique display features information on the lock screen. Here, the double watch function is implemented very clearly and is often turned on automatically when traveling abroad. To remove the second clock, you need to use a special style menu.

Go to Settings → Lock screen. At the top of the screen you will see a preview of your screen. Click on the button Clock or the area with the dial. This will open a gallery of watch styles, where you can choose a different design that does not contain dual display.

If you want to keep the current style but remove the second belt, scroll down the watch settings menu. There should be a toggle for “Roaming time zone” or “Show roaming information”. Disabling this option will instantly remove extra numbers from the screen.

⚠️ Attention: On some Samsung models with this feature enabled Always On Display the clock settings for the active screen and the lock screen may differ. Check both sections to make sure there is no duplication.

It’s also worth checking the “Lock Screen Widgets” section. Sometimes users accidentally add a Clock widget on top of the standard system time. Removing the extra widget will solve the problem of elements overlapping each other.

How to remove the second watch on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO

Users of devices Xiaomiworking on shells MIUI or HyperOS, We often encounter this problem due to the rich functionality of the Always On Screen theme. In these smartphones, time settings are closely intertwined with power consumption and display settings.

First, go to Settings → Lock screen. Here, find the “Time Format” or “Clock Style” item. In the style selection menu, make sure the dual watch face option is not selected. If you select a style with two clocks, simply replace it with the standard one.

Pay special attention to the settings AOD (Always On Display). Go to Settings → Screen always on and screen lock → Screen always on. In the “Style” or “Format Settings” section, the option to display the time of the second city may be active. It must be disabled manually.

Another feature MIUI is the ability to add widgets to the lock screen via a long tap on an empty space (if allowed in the security settings). Check if there is a third-party clock widget that duplicates the system time.

Solving the problem on Huawei and Honor devices

Brand smartphones Huawei and Honor with shell EMUI or MagicOS also have a built-in function for displaying time while roaming. The algorithm of actions here is similar to other manufacturers, but the names of the items may differ.

Open the menu Settings → Lock screen and password. Find the "Lock Screen Clock Style" section. In this menu, you can not only choose a different design, but also adjust the number of time zones displayed. Make sure that the "Single time zone" option is selected.

If you travel frequently, your phone may have automatically activated the Smart Time Zone Switch feature. This feature is intended for convenience, but visually it may look like a bug. Disable it in the menu Settings → System → Date and time → Roaming time zone.

In some cases, on the screens Huawei the second circle of the clock is part of the analog dial in the “double beisel” style. Changing the style to digital completely eliminates this visual element, making the screen more strict and informative.

Third-party applications and themes

If the standard settings did not help, there is a high probability that the culprit are third party applications. Theme stores, launchers and weather widgets often take over control of the lock screen by introducing their own design elements.

Remember if you recently installed applications like “Cool Lock Screen”, “HD Wallpapers” or custom launchers like Nova Launcher. Go to the settings of these applications and find the section responsible for the time widget. Often there is a checkbox “Show second time” or “Dual format”.

Also check the weather widgets. Many weather apps display the large time along with the temperature by default. If such a widget is on the lock screen, it will conflict with the system clock. Remove the widget or change its settings in the appropriate application.

⚠️ Attention: Some “memory cleaners” and “speed boosters” also have lock screen customization features. Check the settings of such utilities, as they can silently turn on their clock over the system one.

As a last resort, if you cannot find a specific application, try logging into Safe Mode. In this mode, third-party applications are disabled. If the second clock disappears in safe mode, then the problem is definitely in one of the applications you installed.

Table: Where to look for settings in popular shells

For your convenience, we have collected the main paths to settings in the most common Android interfaces. Navigation may differ slightly depending on the firmware version, but the logic remains the same.

Brand / Shell	Main path to the menu	Key settings item	Additional action
Samsung (One UI)	Settings → Lock screen	Clock / Clock style	Disable “Roaming time zone”
Xiaomi (MIUI/HyperOS)	Settings → Lock screen	Time format	Check AOD settings
Huawei / Honor	Settings → Lock screen and password	Lock clock style	Disable Smart Switch
Google Pixel (Stock)	Settings → Lock screen	Clock on the lock screen	Change display style
Realme / OPPO	Settings → Lock screen and password	Clock style	Disable “Dual clock”

Using this table will help you quickly find your way, even if the names of the items in your menu are slightly different from those described. The main thing is to look for keywords: “Style”, “Format”, “Roaming”.

Resetting settings and drastic measures

If none of the above methods helped, perhaps there was a software failure or conflict in the configuration files in the system. In such a situation, you may need to reset the interface settings to factory settings.

This will not delete your personal data (photos, contacts), but will return all system settings to their original state. You need to go to Settings → System → Reset settings → Reset Wi-Fi, mobile data and Bluetooth settings or a similar item to reset application settings.

Sometimes completely clearing the cache of the “Settings” or “System interface” application helps. To do this, go to Settings → Applications → Show system processes → Find “Settings” → Memory → Clear cache.

⚠️ Attention: Before performing a hard reset, be sure to back up all important data. This step will delete all information from the device.

In rare cases, the problem may lie in an outdated firmware version. Check for system updates in the menu Settings → Software update. Manufacturers often fix such interface bugs in new security patches.

What to do if the watch appeared after the update?

Sometimes after updating Android, old theme settings may conflict with the new interface. In this case, it is recommended to reapply the theme or reset the theme settings to standard ones in the “Themes” menu.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Why does the second watch appear only when I connect the charger?

This is a feature of the mode Ambient Display or "Sleep mode" When charging is connected, the phone goes into time and notification display mode. Check the settings in the Screen → Sleep mode or Lock screen settingssection, there may be a separate clock style for the charging mode.

Is it possible to remove the second watch without changing the beautiful wallpaper?

Yes, absolutely. Setting the clock and choosing wallpaper are independent options. You can leave any image on the background by changing only the style of the time widget in the lock screen settings menu.

The second clock shows the time of another city. How to change this?

If you want to keep the two-clock function, but change the city, go to the clock settings (usually through a long press on the clock on the lock screen or through the style menu). There you can select “City 2” and indicate the locality you need instead of the current one.

After resetting the settings, the clock returned. What to do?

If the problem returns after a reset, most likely it lies in the pre-installed system application of themes or widgets. Try disabling or uninstalling updates for the Themes or Wallpaper application in the application management menu.

Does power saving mode affect the clock display?

Yes, in strict power saving mode, the system can simplify the interface by removing unnecessary animations or the second watch face to save battery power. However, sometimes it happens the other way around - a special “energy-saving dial” turns on, which looks unusual.