How To Change Time On The New Fitbit App

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When you travel between time zones or when daylight saving or standard time arrives, your Fitbit is supposed to adjust your device's time automatically. But that often does not happen.

So if you changed time zones or the time sprung forward/fell back and the time on your device is incorrect, follow the steps below to fix it!

How do you set or change the time on your Fitbit?

First, plug your Fitbit into its charger and then allow your Fitbit to automatically sync to the Fitbit app on your mobile device or with Fitbit Connect on a computer. Fitbit Inspire syncing inside Fitbit app

Some folks found that simply charging their Fitbit also worked!

If needed, force a sync using the Sync Now feature

In the Fitbit app, tap the Today tab > your profile picture or icon > tap your Fitbit
Scroll down and tapSync Now

Syncing your Fitbit almost always solves problems with the displayed time on your Fitbit.

However, if syncing either automatically or manually didn't update your device to the correct time, let's do some manual steps.

Restart your device

Another tried and true method to get your Fitbit device to show the correct time is to restart it or shut down and then power back on.

For most Fitbit smartwatches like the Versa Series or Sense and others, restart by going to Settings > About > Shutdown > Yes,then wait 20-30 seconds before you power back on.

And for most Fitbit trackers such as the Inspire or Charge Series, go toSettings > Restart Device > Restart, Settings > Reboot,orSettings > About > Reboot.

See more detailed instructions by your model in this article for restarting: Need to restart or reset your Fitbit device? Learn the steps

And check out this article for shutdown instructions by model: How do I turn off and shut down my Fitbit?

Change the time zone setting manually in the Fitbit app

In the Fitbit app, choose the Today tab > your profile picture or icon
Scroll down and select AppSettings(or Advanced Settings)
Under Time Zone, turn offSet Automatically (orAutomatic time zone)
Tap the current city or region listed inTime Zone (orselect time zone)
Choose a city or region for the correct time zone for your current location from the list
Sync your Fitbit again

You can also update your Fitbit's time zone settings using your online Fitbit account's dashboard.

How to manually change the time on your Fitbit without your phone

Use your Fitbit online account's dashboard to change the time zone setting manually

Log into your Fitbit account and tap the Settings icon (gear)
SelectSettings
In the sidebar, choosePersonal Info
Scroll to the section calledAdvanced Settings
TapTime Zone
Choose the time zone for your current location
TapSubmit and sync your Fitbit

Fitbit didn't automatically update to daylight savings or standard time?

If your Fitbit didn't update after the time adjusted for daylight savings or standard time, try charging your Fitbit all the way up to 100%. Fitbit charging

Toggle the automatic timezone setting off and on

In the Fitbit app, choose the Today tab > your profile picture or icon
SelectAdvanced SettingsorApp Settings
Choose Time Zone
Turn offSet Automatically (orAutomatic time zone)
Wait 30 seconds
Turn Set Automatically (orAutomatic time zone) back on
Sync your Fitbit again

Change your Fitbit from the 12-hour clock to a 24-hour clock or vice-versa

Many people, especially those currently in or previously in the military, prefer using a 24-hour clock. In fact, it's often referred to as "military time."

The good news is that you can indeed have your Fitbit show a 24-hour clock, OR if it's set to 24-hour and you prefer a 12-hour clock, you can change that too!

Depending on your Fitbit model, you may be able to make this change in the Fitbit app. For all Fitbits, you can change this setting from your Fitbit account's web dashboard.