Q: What are the regional codes of the HAMA Meteotime and the list of the 60 available regions?

The HAMA Meteotime provides weather forecasts for 60 weather regions in Europe . However, the complete list of regional codes is not detailed in the manual displayed on this page. What you can do: Access the regions directly by holding the TEST button for 3 seconds Navigate with the UP/DOWN buttons to choose your country Then select your city/region with the same buttons The document mentions an example: FRM = Frankfurt am Main . To access the complete list of the 60 regions with their respective codes, refer to the full PDF of the manual using the viewer available at the top of this page. If you do not find your region among the 60 offered, it may not be covered by this model.

Q: How to set the date and time on the HAMA Meteotime?

To set the date and time on your HAMA Meteotime: Press and hold the MODE button (A) for about 3 seconds to enter the setting mode. You will successively navigate through the menus in this order: time zone , language (day of the week), 12/24h time format , year , month , day , hours and minutes , then display in °C or °F. For each parameter, use the UP button (E) or DOWN (F) to change the displayed value. Press MODE (A) to confirm and move to the next parameter, or press MODE directly to skip the current value. Important points regarding the time zone: The received DCF signal always corresponds to Central European Time used in Germany. If you are in a country with a different time offset, you need to compensate for it. Example: in Moscow, there is a 3-hour offset more than in Germany, so set the time zone to +3 . The clock will then automatically advance by 3 hours from the received signal. Automatic reception: Normally, your HAMA Meteotime automatically receives the DCF77 signal and METEOTIME data for weather forecasts. Once reception is established, the date and time are automatically synchronized and your manual settings will be replaced by the official radio data. Manual adjustment is only necessary if radio reception does not work in your area. If you do not press any buttons for 30 seconds , the device will automatically exit the setting mode. Leave the station in place for a few minutes after inserting the batteries for the signal reception to establish correctly.

Q: Can the compass be adjusted on the HAMA Meteotime?

The HAMA Meteotime weather station is not equipped with a compass . Therefore, this model does not have a directional adjustment function like a compass. However, the Meteotime has a wind direction indicator with 8 symbols representing the directions (airflow symbols) to show where the wind is blowing from. This feature does not require any special adjustment and is displayed automatically based on the anemometer's measurements. The sensors present on this station are: Thermometer (indoor and outdoor temperature) Hygrometer (humidity) Anemometer (wind speed) Wind direction indicator Precipitation probability sensor DCF77 radio-controlled clock

Question 1

My HAMA Meteotime is not receiving the signal from the external sensor - what should I do?

Accepted Answer

The "signal test 9" you see actually indicates a very good reception of the DCF signal (synchronized clock). The problem lies in the connection between your base station and the external sensor (the temperature/humidity sensor).

Here are the steps to restore the connection:

1. Manual re-pairing of the sensor

On the base station, press the CHANNEL (B) button for about 3 seconds to start the manual signal search.
You will see the radio symbol flashing during the search (duration about 5 minutes).
Wait for the connection to be established - full data reception may take up to 24 hours after the first startup.

2. Check the channels

Ensure that both the sensor and the base station are set to the same channel (CH1, CH2, or CH3).
The sensor usually establishes the connection automatically at startup, but manual pairing may be necessary if it has failed.

3. Improve reception

The sensor operates at 433 MHz with a range of 80 m in free field.
Keep the sensor at least 1 meter away from interference sources: TV, computer, microwave, or other electronic devices.
Place the base station in a high and clear location to optimize reception.

4. Sensor batteries

Ensure that the external sensor is powered by 2 new AA batteries (1.5 V), correctly oriented (+/-)
After 48 hours of operation, it is unlikely to be a battery issue, but check if nothing works.

5. Complete reset (last resort)

If re-pairing was not sufficient:

Remove all batteries from both the base station AND the external sensor for 30 seconds.
Reinstall the batteries in both devices.
Restart the signal search via the CHANNEL (B) button for 3 seconds.

Summary: Start with manual re-pairing (CHANNEL button 3 sec), check identical channels, eliminate interference, then reset if necessary. The full data display delay can reach 24 hours - this is normal.

Question 2

Why are the forecasts and today's weather no longer displayed on my HAMA Meteotime, and why are the weather symbols (sun, clouds, rain) flashing?

Accepted Answer

The flashing of the weather symbols (sun, clouds, rain) indicates that the Meteotime symbol is flashing, which means that the forecast data is not up to date. This can happen for several reasons:

Causes and solutions

Faulty DCF77 reception: To receive forecasts, your station must pick up the DCF77 radio signal. Ensure that the device is placed at least 1 meter away from sources of electromagnetic interference (television, computer, microwave).
Weak batteries: Replace the AA (1.5V) batteries in your station. Used batteries prevent proper signal reception.
Force a new synchronization: Remove the batteries completely for 30 seconds, then reinsert them to allow the device to recalibrate and receive forecast data again.
Incorrect geolocation: Check that your location (city/region) is correctly set up. Forecasts are displayed for 60 available regions, or 2 days for 30 additional regions. If your region is not found, forecasts cannot be displayed.

Once the reception issue is resolved, the Meteotime symbol will stop flashing and the forecasts will reappear with today's weather.

Question 3

How to turn off the alarm on the HAMA Meteotime?

Accepted Answer

To turn off an alarm that is ringing on the HAMA Meteotime, there are two solutions:

Stop an active alarm

Press any button except DAY/NIGHT/SNOOZE/LIGHT (C) to stop the alarm immediately
The alarm will automatically turn off after 2 minutes if no button is pressed

Use the Snooze function (5 minutes)

While the alarm is ringing, press the DAY/NIGHT/SNOOZE/LIGHT (C) button to interrupt it for 5 minutes
The alarm will ring again after this delay
Press another button to turn it off permanently

Completely disable the alarm

Press the MODE (A) button several times until the desired alarm is displayed (alarm symbols 7 for weekdays or 8 for weekends)
The symbols disappear - the alarm is now disabled and will not ring again

Question 4

What are the regional codes of the HAMA Meteotime and the list of the 60 available regions?

Accepted Answer

The HAMA Meteotime provides weather forecasts for 60 weather regions in Europe. However, the complete list of regional codes is not detailed in the manual displayed on this page.

What you can do:

Access the regions directly by holding the TEST button for 3 seconds
Navigate with the UP/DOWN buttons to choose your country
Then select your city/region with the same buttons

The document mentions an example: FRM = Frankfurt am Main. To access the complete list of the 60 regions with their respective codes, refer to the full PDF of the manual using the viewer available at the top of this page.

If you do not find your region among the 60 offered, it may not be covered by this model.

Question 5

How to change the display language on the HAMA Meteotime?

Accepted Answer

Here’s how to change the display language (including the days of the week) on your HAMA Meteotime:

Press and hold the MODE (A) button for about 3 seconds to enter the setup mode.
The language is the second setting in the configuration sequence (after the time zone).
Use the UP (E) or DOWN (F) buttons to scroll through the available languages: German (GER), English (ENG), French (FRE), Italian (ITA), Spanish (SPA), Dutch (DUT), or Danish (DAN).
Press MODE (A) to confirm your choice and move to the next setting.

Tip: If you do not press any button for 30 seconds, the device will automatically exit the setup mode.

Question 6

How to set the date and time on the HAMA Meteotime?

Accepted Answer

To set the date and time on your HAMA Meteotime:

Press and hold the MODE button (A) for about 3 seconds to enter the setting mode.
You will successively navigate through the menus in this order: time zone, language (day of the week), 12/24h time format, year, month, day, hours and minutes, then display in °C or °F.
For each parameter, use the UP button (E) or DOWN (F) to change the displayed value.
Press MODE (A) to confirm and move to the next parameter, or press MODE directly to skip the current value.

Important points regarding the time zone:

The received DCF signal always corresponds to Central European Time used in Germany. If you are in a country with a different time offset, you need to compensate for it.
Example: in Moscow, there is a 3-hour offset more than in Germany, so set the time zone to +3. The clock will then automatically advance by 3 hours from the received signal.

Automatic reception:

Normally, your HAMA Meteotime automatically receives the DCF77 signal and METEOTIME data for weather forecasts. Once reception is established, the date and time are automatically synchronized and your manual settings will be replaced by the official radio data.
Manual adjustment is only necessary if radio reception does not work in your area.
If you do not press any buttons for 30 seconds, the device will automatically exit the setting mode.

Leave the station in place for a few minutes after inserting the batteries for the signal reception to establish correctly.

Question 7

Can the compass be adjusted on the HAMA Meteotime?

Accepted Answer

The HAMA Meteotime weather station is not equipped with a compass. Therefore, this model does not have a directional adjustment function like a compass.

However, the Meteotime has a wind direction indicator with 8 symbols representing the directions (airflow symbols) to show where the wind is blowing from. This feature does not require any special adjustment and is displayed automatically based on the anemometer's measurements.

The sensors present on this station are:

Thermometer (indoor and outdoor temperature)
Hygrometer (humidity)
Anemometer (wind speed)
Wind direction indicator
Precipitation probability sensor
DCF77 radio-controlled clock

Question 8

How to find and select Nantes on the HAMA Meteotime?

Accepted Answer

To access the city selection menu on the HAMA Meteotime, press and hold the TEST button for 3 seconds. The device will then display COUNTRY (to choose the country) and then CITY (to select the city).

The weather station supports 60 regions in Europe. You can use the UP/DOWN buttons to scroll through the available cities in your region (France). Nantes should appear while scrolling with its corresponding regional code.

The provided manual gives the example of FRM (Frankfurt am Main) as the city code. Although the manual does not explicitly specify the code assigned to Nantes, you can let the station scroll through the French cities to locate Nantes - its code will automatically display when you reach it.

If you need to consult the complete list of regional codes, you can download the PDF of the manual (link at the top of the page) which contains the details of the 60 available regions.

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