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Alarm Clock Symbol (⏰)
⏰ is the alarm clock emoji — wake-up calls, deadlines and 'don't be late' reminders.
Alarm Clock codes
| Code | Value |
|---|---|
| Unicode code point | U+23F0 |
| Unicode name | Alarm Clock |
| HTML named entity | None — use the decimal or hex code below |
| HTML decimal | ⏰ |
| HTML hex | ⏰ |
| CSS content code | \23F0 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u23F0 |
| Windows Alt code | No standard Alt code — copy it from the card above |
Alarm Clock variants (4)
4 related glyphs — click any tile to copy it. Tiles with a page open that symbol's own page.
Meaning & usage
⏰ is the alarm clock emoji — wake-up calls, deadlines and 'don't be late' reminders. The stopwatch ⏱ and timer ⏲ in the variants are its close cousins, and the clock faces live on the clock page. Copy ⏰ above as a real Unicode character.
Examples in use
- Flight at 6 — ⏰ set for 4
- Deadline mode ⏰
How to type the alarm clock
Windows
There is no Alt code or direct key for ⏰. In Microsoft Word, type 23F0 and press Alt+X to convert it. Everywhere else, click the Copy button at the top of this page and paste it (Ctrl+V) — that always works.
Mac
There is no Option-key shortcut for ⏰ on a Mac. Open the Character Viewer with Control+Command+Space, search for "Alarm Clock", and double-click to insert — or copy it from this page.
iPhone & Android
Most phone keyboards have no built-in key for ⏰. Open this page on your phone, tap Copy, then paste it into your message or bio. (On Android, Gboard's emoji search finds some symbols by name.)
Linux
Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 23f0 and press Enter (works in most GTK apps and terminals with IBus). Or copy it from this page.
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the Alarm Clock emoji?
Click the big ⏰ in the card at the top of this page — it copies as a standard Unicode character (U+23F0) and pastes into any app.
How do I type ⏰ on a keyboard?
There is no standard keyboard shortcut or Alt code for ⏰. Copy it from this page, or open your phone's emoji keyboard and search its name.
Why does ⏰ sometimes show as a box or question mark?
The box (called tofu) means the device or font viewing it has no drawing for U+23F0 (Alarm Clock). The character itself is fine — try a different font or a newer device, or use one of the variants on this page.
Is the Alarm Clock free to use?
Yes. ⏰ is a standard Unicode text character published in the Unicode Character Database. You may use it in personal and commercial documents, designs and products without permission or payment.
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Data: Unicode Character Database · Page updated 2026-11-13