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⏰ Alarm Clock Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Here's the most hated sound in the world, every single morning. Snooze button abuse is a global epidemic — the average person hits it 3-4 times. This emoji represents the eternal battle between sleep and responsibility. Your alarm always wins eventually.
When to Use
Use for alarms, wake-up calls, reminders, morning routines, or time alerts.
Example Usage
- “Alarm going off ⏰”
- “Wake up call ⏰”
- “Set an alarm ⏰”
Popular Combinations
⏰😴
Wake up sleepy
⏰☕
Morning alarm and coffee
⏰🏃
Time to get moving
How Alarm Clock looks across platforms
Open-source emoji designs. Each project maintains its own visual style — colors, shapes, and details may differ from what you see on your device.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does ⏰ mean in a text message?▼
Here's the most hated sound in the world, every single morning. Snooze button abuse is a global epidemic — the average person hits it 3-4 times. This emoji represents the eternal battle between sleep and responsibility. Your alarm always wins eventually. Use for alarms, wake-up calls, reminders, morning routines, or time alerts. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
Can I use ⏰ in social media bios?▼
Travel and location emoji are popular in bios, especially on Instagram and Twitter. Use Alarm Clock to show where you're from, where you've traveled, or your dream destinations. They render correctly across all major platforms.
How do I type ⏰ with a keyboard shortcut?▼
On Windows, press Win + . (period) to open the emoji picker and search. On Mac, press Ctrl + Cmd + Space. On iPhone, switch to the emoji keyboard. On Android, tap the smiley icon on your keyboard. You can also copy it directly from this page.
What is the shortcode for ⏰?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:alarm_clock:` to insert the Alarm Clock emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+23f0
Category
Travel & Places
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:alarm_clock:Keywords
timewake
When to Use ⏰ Alarm Clock
Use for alarms, wake-up calls, reminders, morning routines, or time alerts.
- •Send ⏰ when you want to express or reference "alarm clock" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use ⏰ in conversations about time or wake to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with ⏰ Alarm Clock on social media posts, stories, or comments related to alarm clock
- •Combine ⏰ with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about time, wake
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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