How to fix MikroTik RouterOS NTP client: using local clock

Problem:

in System -> NTP client in your MikroTik router, the Status always tells you using local clock and it won’t synchronize with any NTP server.

Solution:

You can’t disable the local clock in System -> NTP client. Instead, you’ll be able to find the relevant setting in System -> NTP server.

Ensure that Use Local Clock is unchecked and click Apply

 

After that, your NTP client will be active and able to synchronize: