Emoji meaning and copy
⌛ Hourglass Done Emoji
Quick answer
⌛ Hourglass Done is a travel & places emoji that can be copied and pasted into messages, captions, documents and social posts. Its Unicode sequence is U+231B, and it belongs to the Travel & Places category, time subcategory.
Meaning
Hourglass Done is commonly used to express ideas related to hourglass, done, travel.
Hourglass Done is helpful for destinations, transportation, maps, schedules and travel planning. It can act as a quick visual label beside city names, routes or itinerary items.
Usage
Use ⌛ when writing a quick message, social caption, chat response, email subject or visual label.
- Use it in messages, captions and labels where hourglass, done, travel are relevant.
- Keep important meaning in words, then use ⌛ as visual emphasis.
- Test the emoji in the app or platform where it will be published because artwork can vary.
At a glance
| Emoji | ⌛ |
|---|---|
| Name | Hourglass Done |
| Category | Travel & Places |
| Subcategory | time |
| Emoji version | Emoji 0.6 |
| Shortcodes | :hourglass: :done: |
Codes
| Unicode | U+231B |
|---|---|
| UTF-8 | 0xE2 0x8C 0x9B |
| HTML decimal | ⌛ |
| HTML hex | ⌛ |
| CSS | \231B |
| JavaScript | \u{231B} |
| JSON | "⌛" |
Examples
- Copy ⌛ for a quick reaction.
- Use ⌛ in a caption or message.
- Pair ⌛ with related travel & places emojis.
Emoji combinations
Pair ⌛ with related emojis when you want a stronger visual phrase. These combinations are suggestions, so adjust them for your platform, audience and tone.
Platform compatibility
Native emoji font, Twemoji sprite when available, Noto Emoji web font fallback. Emoji appearance varies by operating system and app. A person using iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Gmail, Slack, Discord or a web browser may see different artwork while the underlying Unicode value remains the same.
Accessibility and etiquette
For accessibility, do not use ⌛ as the only way to communicate essential information. Screen readers may announce the emoji name, and long repeated emoji strings can become tiring to listen to. In professional, educational or public content, write the main message in text and use the emoji as a supporting cue.
For etiquette, consider the audience and channel. A casual chat can use more emojis, while legal, medical, financial or workplace communication usually benefits from fewer emojis and clearer words. The emoji copy guide has more examples for choosing emoji tone and length.
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FAQ
What does Hourglass Done mean?
Hourglass Done is used for hourglass, done, travel, places and belongs to the Travel & Places emoji category.
What is the Unicode for Hourglass Done?
The Unicode code point sequence for Hourglass Done is U+231B.
Can I copy ⌛ Hourglass Done?
Yes. Use the copy button on this page to copy ⌛, or open the EmojiCopy keyboard to combine it with other emojis.
Why does Hourglass Done look different on other devices?
Emoji appearance is controlled by the operating system, app, browser and emoji font. The same Unicode emoji can have different artwork on Apple, Google, Microsoft, Samsung and other platforms.
Is Hourglass Done accessible for screen readers?
Screen readers usually announce the emoji name. For important messages, include clear text next to ⌛ so the meaning does not depend only on the emoji.