Iphone clock emoji 🕓
The four o’clock emoji 🕓 shows a clock face set to 4:00. It is a quick way to refer to the time or schedule a reminder.
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What the four o’clock emoji means
The four o’clock emoji 🕓 shows a clock face set to 4:00. It belongs to the Travel & Places group, alongside other clock faces, watches, and hourglasses.
Its official Unicode name is “four o’clock”, and it is one of the twelve hourly clock faces that display whole hours from one through twelve. The hour hand points to the four and the minute hand points straight up, indicating exactly 4:00. This makes it a common choice when you need to refer to 4pm without typing the numbers.
How people use 🕓
The four o’clock emoji appears in messages about schedules, meetings, and reminders. It works as shorthand for “at four” or “4pm”, and can also mark the end of a workday or a mid-afternoon break.
- Confirming a time: “Coffee at 🕓?”
- Reminding someone of an appointment: “Dentist at 🕓 tomorrow”
- Marking a deadline: “Send the report by 🕓”
- Indicating afternoon tea or a break: “Tea time 🕓”
- Posting about an afternoon routine: “4:00 coffee break 🕓”
- Setting a pickup time: “I’ll pick you up at 🕓”
Compare four o’clock with similar emoji
| Emoji | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| twelve o’clockU+1F55B | Shows midnight or noon; both hands point straight up | |
| twelve-thirtyU+1F567 | Shows 12:30; minute hand points down | |
| one o’clockU+1F550 | Shows 1:00; hour hand points to the one | |
| one-thirtyU+1F55C | Shows 1:30; minute hand points down | |
| two o’clockU+1F551 | Shows 2:00; hour hand points to the two |
The four o’clock emoji on iPhone and other platforms
The four o’clock emoji is available on iPhone, Android, Windows, and most other platforms. Design details vary, but the clock face always shows the hour hand pointing to the four and the minute hand pointing straight up.
The four o’clock emoji is easy to confuse with the alarm clock emoji ⏰, which includes a ringing bell on top. Use 🕓 when you mean a specific time, and ⏰ for wake-up calls or reminders that need an alarm. Because 🕓 is a standard Unicode character, it will display as a clock face on any device that supports emoji, even if the style differs.
How to type or copy the four o’clock emoji
You can copy 🕓 from this page or use the built-in emoji keyboard on your phone, tablet, or computer.
- iPhone and iPad: open the emoji keyboard and search for “clock”
- Android: open the emoji panel and search for “clock”
- Windows: press Windows key + . and search for “clock”
- Mac: press Control + Command + Space and search for “clock”
If you are on a desktop, highlight the emoji and press Ctrl+C (Windows) or Cmd+C (Mac), then paste it into any message. Searching for “clock” in the emoji picker usually displays all the available clock faces, including 🕓.
Questions people ask
What does the four o’clock emoji 🕓 mean?
It shows a clock set to exactly four o’clock. People use it to refer to the time 4:00, usually in the afternoon, or to mark an event at that hour.
Is there a four o’clock emoji on iPhone?
Yes, the four o’clock emoji is available on iPhone. Open the emoji keyboard and search for “clock” to find it.
How do I type the four o’clock emoji?
On a desktop, press Windows key + . (Windows) or Control + Command + Space (Mac) and search for “clock”.
What is the difference between 🕓 and ⏰?
🕓 shows a specific time (4:00) on a clock face, while ⏰ is an alarm clock with a ringing bell on top, used for wake-up or alert messages.
Can I use the four o’clock emoji for 4pm?
Yes, many people use 🕓 to mean 4pm or 16:00. It’s a quick shorthand in casual messages.
About this guide
Written and maintained by the Emoji Directory editorial team, without ads or sponsorship. Meanings describe how the emoji is commonly used in public posts and messages, not an official definition. Names, code points, versions, keywords and translations come from the Unicode Emoji 18.0 and CLDR data; shortcodes from the gemoji project. Last reviewed . Spotted a mistake or a new usage? Tell us, or read how the directory is made.
