Samsung smart watch displays the incorrect time

When you enter a different time zone, your watch may display the incorrect time if it is set up as a standalone. In this case, the watch will not automatically update. Additionally, if the watch has been powered off for an extended period of time between the last use, you may need to manually set the time.
A Samsung smart watch displaying an analog watch face with the wrong time.
A Samsung smart watch displaying an analog watch face with the wrong time.

Samsung smart watch displays the incorrect time

Note
If the watch cannot be setup as a standalone like the Galaxy Watch4, Watch5, or Galaxy Fit, the steps in this guide do not apply. Available features, menu options, and settings may vary by the watch and software.
1

Navigate to Settings on the watch.

From the watch's Home screen, press the Power key, and then tap Settings. You can also swipe down the Status panel, and then tap the Settings icon.
2

Set the time.

Tap General, and then tap Date and time. Set the date, time, and time zone for your region, and then check if the watch displays correctly. If the date and time on the watch is still incorrect, reset the watch.

Depending on the watch, "Automatic time" may be available. If the switch next to the feature is turned on, the provided date and time information is generated from the network the watch is connected to. You will need to check your network or contact your internet service provider to fix the incorrect network information. To manually set the date and time, turn off the switch.

3

Restart the watch.

Press and hold the Power key, and then tap Power off. On the Galaxy Watch3, press and hold the Power key and Back simultaneously, and then tap Power off. Leave the watch off for 30 seconds, and then press Power key to turn it back on.
4

Reset the watch.

If the date and time displaying on the watch is still incorrect, you will need to factory reset the watch. Navigate to Settings, tap General, tap Reset, and then tap Reset again. All data stored on the watch will be erased. Make sure to backup the watch data before the reset.

Once the reset completes, set the time as described in the second step.

Note
When a Samsung smart watch is paired with a phone, it will sync time with the phone. Consider pairing your watch with a phone to prevent this issue in the future.
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