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Xiaomi: Change the Lock Screen Clock Format

By default, MIUI centers the clock and date on your lock screen, which can crowd out notification icons or clash with your wallpaper. If you want the time left-aligned or stacked vertically instead, that layout sits in a setting most people never open. This affects only the lock screen clock, not the always-on display style itself.

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Change Lock Screen Clock Format auf Xiaomi

MIUI ships with a centered lock screen clock by default, pairing the time and date in the middle of the display. This layout can overlap with wallpapers that have a busy center or make room for widgets awkward. Switching the format only changes how the clock and date are arranged, it does not change the clock style itself or the always-on display design.

The setting lives inside the lock screen menu, separate from wallpaper and always-on display options. Here is the exact path:

SettingsAlways-on display & Lock screenLock screen clock formatChoose the Lock screen clock formatBack to exit.

Once inside, you can pick between the default centered layout, a left-aligned version, or a vertical stack where the clock sits above the date. The change applies immediately and shows on the lock screen without needing a restart.

If your always-on display looks unchanged after this, that is expected. Always-on display styles are configured separately and are not affected by this clock format setting.

Frequently asked questions

No. The Lock screen clock format option only affects the regular lock screen. Always-on display styles are set in a separate menu.