After verifying the time settings, try one of the above methods to correct the time again.
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My Garmin Watch Displays the Incorrect Time
Changing time zones during travel or when daylight saving time begins or ends will require you to sync with the Garmin Connect™ app to adjust the time on your watch. In addition to syncing with the app you can also update the time through the following methods:
Garmin Express
The Garmin Express™ program is used on a personal Windows or Macintosh computer. Once installed, you can connect the watch to the computer using your USB charging cable to sync. The time on your watch will reflect the time on your computer.
Acquiring a GPS signal
Watches that have a GPS receiver will also update the time after acquiring a satellite signal. Go outdoors and select an outdoor activity profile, such as Run. Wait for the GPS ready indicator (this will vary by model. Some may say "GPS Ready" while others may have the letters "GPS" turn green when a fix is acquired).
NOTE: Not all watches have integrated GPS. For troubleshooting steps on non-GPS watches, see Related content at the bottom of this FAQ.
My Time is Still Wrong
If your watch still displays the wrong time after following the options above, the time source setting may be set to Manual. Switch this setting to Auto, then apply one of the above methods to update the time.
Not all Garmin watches have a time source setting. For steps to update the time source setting on a compatible watch, select the appropriate watch series below:
Descent G1 | Descent G1 Solar | Descent G1 Solar - Ocean Edition
Descent Mk3 – 43 mm | Descent Mk3i – 43 mm | Descent Mk3i – 51 mm
After verifying the time settings, try one of the above methods to correct the time again.
After verifying the time settings, try one of the above methods to correct the time again.
fēnix 6 Standard Edition and all other models in the fēnix 6 series.
fēnix 7 Standard Edition and all other models in the fēnix 7 series.
After verifying the time settings, try one of the above methods to correct the time again.
After verifying the time settings, try one of the above methods to correct the time again.
Instinct Crossover | Instinct Crossover Solar | Instinct Crossover Solar - Tactical Edition
Instinct 2 - Standard Edition and all other models in the Instinct 2 Series.
After verifying the time settings, try one of the above methods to correct the time again.
After verifying the time settings, try one of the above methods to correct the time again.
After verifying the time settings, try one of the above methods to correct the time again.
After verifying the time settings, try one of the above methods to correct the time again.
quatix 7 - Standard Edition | quatix 7 - Sapphire Edition | quatix 7X - Solar Edition | quatix 7 Pro
After verifying the time settings, try one of the above methods to correct the time again.
After verifying the time settings, try one of the above methods to correct the time again.
After verifying the time settings, try one of the above methods to correct the time again.
The following vívofit watches do not have a manual time setting.
vívofit
vívofit 2
vívofit 3
vívofit 4
Sync your watch with the Garmin Connect app to update the time. See Incorrect Time or Date on a vivofit Series Watch for troubleshooting.
The following vívofit jr. watches do not have a manual time setting.
vívofit jr.
vívofit jr. 2
vívofit jr. 3
Sync your watch with the Garmin Jr.™ app to update the time. For more details, see The Time on My vivofit Jr. Series Watch Is Wrong.
After verifying the time settings, try one of the above methods to correct the time again.
After verifying the time settings, try one of the above methods to correct the time again.
vívosmart 4: This watch does not have a manual time setting. Syncing with the Garmin Connect app or the Garmin Express software program will update the time.
vívosmart 5: This watch does not have a manual time setting. Syncing with the Garmin Connect app or the Garmin Express software program will update the time.
After verifying the time settings, try one of the above methods to correct the time again.
Bounce™: This watch does not have a manual time setting. Sync your watch with the Garmin Jr.™ app to update the time. For more details see: Bounce Time Troubleshooting
Lily® - Classic Edition | Lily® - Sport Edition: This watch does not have a manual time setting. Sync your watch with the Garmin Connect™ app to update the time.
Lily® 2 | Lily® 2 Classic: This watch does not have a manual time setting. Sync your watch with the Garmin Connect™ app to update the time.
After verifying the time settings, try one of the above methods to correct the time again.