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Jan Myers Author

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I cannot get my watch to have the correct time. Even though it is paired with my iPhone

I cannot get my watch to sinc with the same time as my iPhone

iPhone X, iOS 14

Posted on Mar 21, 2023 9:49 AM

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Posted on Mar 21, 2023 10:13 AM

The watch should get its time info from the paired watch. You can however set a positive offset. Perhaps you have this feature enabled:

go to Settings
Select Clock
+0 min (Using the crown to increase or decrease the time moved forward)

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120,813 points

Mar 21, 2023 10:13 AM in response to Jan Myers

The watch should get its time info from the paired watch. You can however set a positive offset. Perhaps you have this feature enabled:

go to Settings
Select Clock
+0 min (Using the crown to increase or decrease the time moved forward)

Level 10

120,813 points

Mar 21, 2023 5:03 PM in response to Jan Myers

It sounds like you may be in the wrong timezone.

If you can't change the time or time zone on your Apple device - Apple Support

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120,813 points

Mar 21, 2023 11:31 AM in response to Jan Myers

That is correct. You never said if was reading ahead or behind. I assumed the offset may be ahead. I'm not sure what else it could be. Is its off by an integer hour?

Your best option may be to make an appointment at the Genius Bar in an Apple Store near you and let them look at it. If that is not possible use the online Apple Support option. They have diagnostics that should be able to determine if it is a hardware or software problem. Either way:

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

Jan Myers Author

Level 1

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Mar 21, 2023 10:31 AM in response to javaliga

the time dial only goes forward not backwards.

Jan Myers Author

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Mar 21, 2023 4:12 PM in response to javaliga

I need it to go back one hour.

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