Short answer: On most 2008 Accords, you reset the clock by using the CLOCK button to flash the display and then adjust hours and minutes with the H and M controls; if your car has the factory navigation system, time is set through the navigation settings.
The 2008 Honda Accord offered two clock-management paths depending on trim: a standard radio clock and a built-in navigation system. This article walks you through both methods, plus tips if the clock won’t update after a power issue or daylight-saving time changes.
Two common clock setups in the 2008 Accord
Most 2008 Accords use one of two clock setups: a standard audio clock control or the factory navigation clock control. The procedure differs between them but both aim to store the updated time in the vehicle’s system.
Standard audio system (non-navigation)
Use these steps on Accords with the basic radio. Make sure the ignition is ON or in ACC, and the radio is on before you start.
- Press and hold the CLOCK button until the display digits begin to flash. If your model lacks a dedicated CLOCK button, press and hold the H or M button or use the TUNE/SCROLL knob until the clock flashes.
- Use the H (hour) control to set the hour. If there are separate H and M controls, press the H button repeatedly or turn the knob to increment the hour.
- Use the M (minute) control to set the minutes. Press the M button repeatedly or rotate the knob to increment the minutes; holding it will often fast-forward.
- Release the CLOCK button to save the new time. The updated time should appear on the display immediately.
Conclusion: The clock is updated in the radio memory after you release the set control, and the new time should display instantly on the radio and instrument cluster.
Navigation system (factory GPS/nav)
For Honda Accords equipped with the factory navigation system, time is adjusted through the navigation menu rather than the radio hardware buttons. Follow these steps when the navigation screen is active.
- Turn on the ignition and wake up the Nav screen. Access the main menu if the screen is dim.
- Select Settings or System Settings from the navigation menu. The exact path may vary by year and screen, but look for Clock or Time in the settings.
- Choose Set Time or Time and Date. If Auto Time is enabled, disable it to allow manual adjustment.
- Use the on-screen controls or the dial to adjust the hour and minute, then confirm the new values.
- Exit the menu; the new time should display on the navigation screen and may sync with the instrument cluster.
Conclusion: The Nav system stores the new time after you confirm, and the updated time typically propagates to the dashboard display as well.
Troubleshooting tips
If the clock doesn’t respond, try turning the ignition off and back on, or reseating the fuse in case of a power issue. Some models require a brief power cycle after disconnecting the battery for maintenance. If the clock still won’t update, consult the owner’s manual for your specific trim, since button layouts and menu paths can vary by market and production year.
Summary
In summary, resetting the 2008 Honda Accord’s clock depends on your system: use the CLOCK button and H/M controls on standard radios, or go through Settings on the navigation screen for GPS-equipped models. Ensure the ignition is on, confirm the new time, and be aware that some trims have slight button-label variations.