Mazda 3: How To Set Clock

A broken clock may be right twice a day, but why put up with it when you can just as easily follow these step-by-step instructions on how to set the clock in any Mazda 3?

2022 Models

1. Activate Mazda Connect by turning the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position.
2. Press the Home button above the infotainment controller.
3. Scroll down and select the Settings menu.
4. In the Settings menu, scroll down and select System Settings.
5. Select Clock in the Systems Settings menu, then select Manual Time Adjustment.
6. Select the + and – icons beneath Hour(s) and Minute(s) to set the hour and minute, respectively. The current time will be displayed on the right.
7. Alternatively, you can select GPS Time Synchronization back in the Clock Settings menu to change the time to your current time zone automatically.
8. If the displayed time is off by an hour, select Daylight Savings in the Clock menu.

2019 – 2021 Models

1. Activate Mazda Connect by turning the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position.
2. Select Settings using the infotainment controller.
3. In the Settings menu, push the controller until you open the Clock tab.
4. Scroll down and select Time Zone Select.
5. Scroll until you find it, and select your time zone.
6. If the displayed time is off by an hour, return to the Clock Settings menu, scroll down and select Daylight Savings.

2014 – 2018 Models

1. Display the time by turning the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position.
2. Press and hold the FM/AM button until you hear a beep. The displayed time will then flash. This should take about 2 seconds.
3. While the displayed time is flashing, hold the << button to set the hour and the >> button to set the minute.
4. Release the buttons to confirm your selection.
5. Resume the clock by pressing the FM/AM button.

2010 – 2013 Models

1. Display the time by turning the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position.
2. Use the time setting buttons H and M to adjust the time to the desired hour and minute, respectively. One at a time, hold the buttons to advance to the desired hour and minute, then release to confirm your selection.

2008 – 2009 Models

If the trip computer is displayed, press the CLOCK button to bring up the time.

1. Display the time by turning the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position.
2. Press and hold the CLOCK button until you hear a beep. The displayed time will then flash.
3. Set the hour by pressing the H button.
4. Set the minutes by pressing the M button.
5. Press the CLOCK button again to confirm your selection.

2004 – 2007 Models

For models equipped with trip computers, use the INFO button instead of the SET button.

1. Display the time by turning the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position.
2. Press and hold the CLOCK button until you hear a beep. “12Hr” and “24Hr” options will then be displayed.
3. Use the SET button to select either a “12Hr” (12-hour) or “24Hr” (24-hour) time display. Once the desired display is selected, it will flash.
4. Confirm your selection by pressing the CLOCK button again.
5. “Hr. ADJUST” will then be displayed, causing the hour portion of the displayed time to flash. Toggle to the desired hour using the SET switch, then confirm your selection by pressing the CLOCK button.
6. “Min. ADJUST” will then be displayed, causing the minute portion of the displayed time to flash. Toggle to the desired minute using the SET button, then confirm your selection by pressing the CLOCK button.