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⌛ Hourglass Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Time's up — the sand has spoken. Hourglasses were used on ships to measure time before reliable clocks existed. Now they're mostly decorative, but this emoji keeps them relevant for deadline drama and "time has passed" moments. The original egg timer.
When to Use
Use for time-related topics, deadlines passed, waiting completed, or time symbolism.
Example Usage
- “Time is up ⌛”
- “Deadline passed ⌛”
- “Patience paid off ⌛”
Popular Combinations
⌛✅
Time completed
⌛📝
Deadline reached
⌛🎉
Wait is over
How Hourglass 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?▼
Time's up — the sand has spoken. Hourglasses were used on ships to measure time before reliable clocks existed. Now they're mostly decorative, but this emoji keeps them relevant for deadline drama and "time has passed" moments. The original egg timer. Use for time-related topics, deadlines passed, waiting completed, or time symbolism. 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 Hourglass 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 `:hourglass:` to insert the Hourglass emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+231b
Category
Travel & Places
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:hourglass:Keywords
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When to Use ⌛ Hourglass
Use for time-related topics, deadlines passed, waiting completed, or time symbolism.
- •Send ⌛ when you want to express or reference "hourglass" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use ⌛ in conversations about done or time to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with ⌛ Hourglass on social media posts, stories, or comments related to hourglass
- •Combine ⌛ with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about done, time, clock
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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