To change the time on your Fitbit Versa 3, you must adjust the time zone setting in the Fitbit app on your phone and then sync your watch; there is no way to set the time directly on the watch itself. The time on your Versa 3 updates only when it syncs with your phone, so the correct time zone must be set in the app.
Why your Fitbit Versa 3 shows the wrong time
Your Fitbit Versa 3 may display the wrong time after traveling to a different time zone, when clocks change for Daylight Saving Time, or if a sync fails. The watch does not have a manual clock setting on the device; instead, it relies entirely on the time zone setting in the Fitbit app. Because of this, you must change the time through the app, not the watch itself.
How to change the time on your Fitbit Versa 3
Follow these steps on your Android or iPhone to correct the time zone in the Fitbit app:
- Open the Fitbit app and tap the Today tab.
- Tap your profile picture.
- Tap Fitbit settings.
- Tap App Settings.
- Turn off Automatic time zone (on Android) or Set Automatically (on iPhone).
- Tap Select time zone and choose the correct time zone for your current location.
Once you have selected the correct time zone, proceed to sync your device to apply the change.
Sync your Versa 3 to update the time
The time on your Fitbit Versa 3 updates only when the device syncs with your phone. To force a sync, open the Fitbit app and pull down on the screen, or tap the sync icon if available. Wait for the sync to complete, and your watch should display the correct time. If the time does not change immediately, confirm that Bluetooth is enabled and that your phone and watch are close together.
What to do if the time is still wrong
If the time remains incorrect after changing the time zone and syncing, log out of the Fitbit app, then log back in and sync again. This step is recommended by Fitbit help to refresh the connection between the app and your watch. After logging back in, repeat the sync process to force the time update.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I set the time directly on my Fitbit Versa 3?
No. There is no documented on-watch menu for manually setting the time. The time is updated only by syncing after you change the time zone in the Fitbit app.
What exact setting should I change on my phone?
On Android, look for Automatic time zone in the Fitbit app settings. On iPhone, the control is labeled Set Automatically in some app screens. In both cases, you turn off the automatic option and then manually select the correct time zone.
How do I fix the time after travel or daylight saving changes?
Change the phone’s time zone in the Fitbit app as described above, then sync your Versa 3. The time can be wrong after traveling to a different time zone or when clocks change for Daylight Savings, so updating the app setting is the only way to correct it.
How do I change the time on a Fitbit without the app?
You cannot change the time on a Fitbit without the app. The Versa 3 has no on-device menu for setting the time, so you must use the Fitbit app on your phone to select the correct time zone and sync the watch.
What if syncing still doesn't fix the time?
Log out of the Fitbit app, log back in, and sync again. This refreshes the connection and is the official troubleshooting step for persistent time errors.
Why is the time on my Fitbit Versa 3 not syncing with my phone?
The time may not sync if Bluetooth is off, the devices are too far apart, or the Fitbit app is running in the background with restricted permissions. Ensure Bluetooth is enabled, the watch and phone are close, and the app has the necessary permissions to run in the background.
Does changing the time on my Fitbit Versa 3 affect my activity tracking?
No, changing the time zone does not erase or alter your existing activity data. However, a significant time zone shift may temporarily affect how your daily stats are displayed until the watch fully syncs and aligns with the new time.
