How to Fix EPG Time Offset Issues in Tivimate

Seeing your Electronic Program Guide (EPG) data out of sync with the actual live broadcast in Tivimate? This is a common problem, especially when using IPTV services from different time zones. The good news is that it’s usually a quick fix.

In this guide, you’ll learn why EPG time offset problems occur and how to adjust your settings in Tivimate to get everything perfectly aligned.

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What Is an EPG Time Offset?

An EPG time offset means the TV guide is showing the wrong times for your shows. For example, a show listed at 8 PM might actually be playing at 7 PM — or not airing at all. This can make it hard to know what’s currently live.

It’s caused by a mismatch between:

  • Your device’s local time
  • Your IPTV provider’s EPG time
  • Tivimate’s internal EPG offset setting

Step-by-Step: How to Fix EPG Time Offset in Tivimate

1. Check Your Device’s Time & Time Zone

Before adjusting anything in Tivimate, make sure your streaming device has the correct time zone.

  • Firestick: Settings > Preferences > Time Zone
  • Android TV: Settings > Device Preferences > Date & Time

Enable automatic time and time zone settings if available.

2. Adjust the EPG Time Offset in Tivimate

  1. Open Tivimate
  2. Go to Settings > EPG > EPG Time Offset
  3. You’ll see options to shift the time forward or backward in hourly increments
  4. Try adjusting by +1 or -1 hour, then check the guide
  5. Repeat until the guide matches the live content

⚠️ Tip: Some playlists might require a 2+ hour offset depending on your region and the provider’s server location.

3. Use “Update EPG” to Refresh Data

After making changes:

  • Go to Settings > EPG
  • Select “Update EPG”
  • Wait for the EPG data to reload with the new offset applied

This ensures you’re seeing the latest schedule with the correct timing.

Additional Tips

  • Different playlists may need different offsets. You can adjust offsets individually for each playlist.
  • If you’re using a custom EPG URL, it may already be formatted to a specific time zone — so offset adjustments might not be needed at all.
  • Try clearing cache if changes don’t seem to apply: Settings > Apps > Tivimate > Clear Cache

Final Thoughts

EPG time offset issues in Tivimate are easy to fix once you know what to look for. By making a few quick adjustments to your time zone and the EPG offset setting, you can get your guide perfectly aligned with what’s actually airing.

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