How to Set the Time on a FitBit

Fitbit devices are designed with your health in mind by keeping track of your fitness goals. Available in various models, the best option for you all depends on your needs and budget.

Sometimes the simplest features can cause problems, and many owners of this small gadget report problems setting the time regardless of their chosen model. Probably one of the most annoying aspects of these devices is that you can’t change the time directly on your Fitbit.

Suppose you traveled to a different time zone and your Fitbit hasn’t kept up. When this happens, you may need to apply extra effort to get back on track.

If you’re wondering how to set time on Fitbit, then look no further. This article will list the ways to adjust the time on your Fitbit, no matter the model.

Fitbit Surge: How to Set the Time

Before you do anything else, the first step is to sync your Fitbit to your smartphone. Once you do this, in theory, you shouldn’t need to make any extra changes as location and time zone are already monitored.

However, there are times when your Fitbit won’t be able to keep up. It could be that while you were switching time zones, your phone was switched off and therefore couldn’t send the correct information to your device.

If you find that your device is out of sync, there are two ways you can solve this problem. The first is to re-sync your Fitbit to your smartphone (you can also use a tablet or computer). This is perhaps the fastest way of setting the time on your Fitbit. Here’s how to re-sync your Fitbit Surge:

1. Switch on your Fitbit tracker.
   
2. Ensure that Bluetooth is switched “on” on your chosen pairing device.
   
3. Open the Fitbit app (the app icon is a blue background with white dots).
   
4. Select the Fitbit icon of your phone on the app.
5. A small menu should pop up detailing the time your Fitbit last synced.
6. Select the icon that looks like two arrows forming a circle to perform a manual sync.

The second way of changing the time on your Fitbit is to do so manually. Depending on whether you’re using a smartphone or a computer, these steps may vary. Here’s how:

For Smartphones:

1. Open the Fitbit app and click “Account” in the top right corner.
   
2. Scroll down and press “App Settings.” If “Set Automatically” is turned on, turn the toggle “off” then “on” again before syncing.
   
3. If the previous step doesn’t work, then manually set your time zone by switching automatic time zone tracking “off” and choosing a city within your time zone.
4. Force the sync with your tracker by heading to the main dashboard and swiping down.

For Computers:

1. Log in to your Fitbit account on the website and click “Settings.”
   
2. Scroll down and press “Advanced Settings.”
   
3. Head over to “Personal Info” and select “Time Zone.”
   
4. Force the sync with your Fitbit by simply clicking on the “Fitbit Connection” icon then “Sync Now.”

Fitbit Ionic: How to Set the Time

Fitbit Ionic and Fitbit Versa come with various clock faces, allowing for the customization of your watch. Although it may look great, having an incorrect time zone display can be an issue. Depending on your chosen syncing device, here is how to sort this out.

For iPhones and Android devices:

1. Open the Fitbit app and tap the “Today” tab, then “Profile Picture.”
   
2. Go to “App Settings,” and then choose “Time Zone.”
   
3. Switch off the “Set Automatically” option.
   
4. Tap the “Time Zone” (or “Select Time Zone” for Android users) option and select your correct time zone.
   
5. Sync your Fitbit to your smartphone using Bluetooth.

From a Windows device:

1. Open the Fitbit app dashboard and tap the account icon, and then “Advanced Settings.”
   
2. Tap “Time Zone.”
   
3. Switch “off” the “Auto” option and select your correct time zone.
4. Sync your Fitbit.

Fitbit Alta: How to Set the Time

To change your time settings on your Fitbit Alta, you need only do the following:

From your iOS device:

1. Open your Fitbit app and tap “Account.”
2. Under the “Settings” option, tap “Advanced Settings.”
3. Look for the option to modify your time zone.
4. Sync your device by going back to the “Account” tab and tapping your tracker name.
5. Tap “Sync Now.”

From your Android:

1. Open your Fitbit app and tap the menu icon located in the top left corner.
2. Go to “Account.”
3. Tap “Settings.”
4. Find the option to modify your time zone.
5. Sync your device by going back to the “Account” screen and tapping your tracker name.
6. Tap “Sync Now.”

From your Windows PC:

1. Open your Fitbit dashboard and click the “Account” tab.
2. Click “Advanced Settings.”
3. Look for the option to modify your time zone.
4. Sync to your device.

Fitbit Blaze: How to Set the Time

While you can’t change the time and date directly from your wearable Fitbit, you can go through the app or use the website. Here’s how:

On the app:

1. Open the Fitbit app on your chosen device.
2. Tap “Account.”
3. Tap “Advanced Settings.”
4. Next to where it says “Automatic Time Zone,” slide the toggle to “Off.”
5. Tap “Time Zone” (or “Select Time Zone” depending on your device) and choose your current time zone.
6. Sync your device.

On the website:

1. Open fitbit.com.
2. Select “Settings” then “Personal Info.” Your account should appear.
3. Scroll down until you see the option for “Time Zone” and select your chosen time zone.
4. Sync your device to display your chosen time zone.

Fitbit Ace: How to Set the Time

To set the correct time on your Fitbit Ace, you may start by resetting your device. Next, you’ll need to make sure that the device you are syncing your Fitbit to has the correct time and date on it. From here, follow these steps:

1. Open your Fitbit dashboard or Fitbit app, then press the gear icon.
2. Go to “Settings” then “Personal Info.”
3. Select “Advanced Settings” and look for “Clock Display Time.”
4. Choose your preferred time format.
5. Click “Submit” and sync your device.

Fitbit Zip: How to Set the Time

Once again, you will need to sync your Fitbit Zip to your online Fitbit account. Whether you choose to do this through your smartphone or a computer, the steps are relatively straightforward.

1. Open fitbit.com or the Fitbit app and log in to your account.
2. Select “Settings” in the upper right corner of the screen. Your “Personal Info” account should appear.
3. Scroll down until you see the option for “Time zone.”
4. Tap the dropdown menu beneath where it says “Time Zone” and select your chosen time zone.
5. Sync your device to display your chosen time zone.

Fitbit Flex: How to Set Time?

With its wristband-style design, the Fitbit Flex is a popular choice for fitness enthusiasts. The feature makes it particularly useful for sleep tracking too. However, despite its sleek design, setting the correct time on your Fitbit Flex requires a few extra steps.

1. Depending on your chosen device, open the Fitbit app or go to fitbit.com on your browser.
2. Proceed to “Settings” then “Personal Info.”
3. Go to “Advanced Settings” (or just scroll down if using a computer) and find the “Time zone” option.
4. Select chosen time zone.
5. Sync your device.

Fitbit Charge 2: How to Set the Time

To display the correct time on your tracker, you’ll need to do the following using your Fitbit app:

1. Open “Settings” in your Fitbit app and tap “Advanced Settings.”
2. Tap the “Account” tab.
3. Sync your tracker by tapping your tracker name and selecting “Sync Now.”

If the steps above fail to set the time, try this instead:

1. Log out of your Fitbit app.
2. Force quit the app.
3. Restart your tracker.
4. Switch off the Bluetooth on both your device and tracker.
5. Switch your device off and back on again after 1-2 minutes.
6. Turn on Bluetooth on both your device and tracker and log back into your app.

Additional FAQs

How Do I Change the Clock Face on My Fitbit?

If you experience a “Clock Error” on your Fitbit Blaze, you may need to change your clock face. Follow these steps to make the change:

1. Open your Fitbit app on your chosen device and tap “Today.”

2. Select your profile picture then your device image.

3. Tap “Clock Faces,” then “All Clocks.”

4. Browse available clock faces and select the one you wish to install.

5. Sync your device to see the change.

A Final (Fit)Bit of Information

Many people argue that their Fitbit use has positively impacted their overall wellbeing. This comes as no surprise since they were manufactured specifically to measure people’s progress as they embark on a journey of health and fitness.

This makes issues like time glitching directly mess with your mojo. However, as long as you have access to a smartphone or computer, you should be able to fix the problem with relative ease.

We hope that this article has helped make the process a little less time-consuming (if you’ll excuse the pun).

Have you experienced any trouble with setting up time on your Fitbit? Was it easy to solve? Let us know of your experience in the comments below.