No smoking emoji 🚭
The no smoking emoji 🚭 shows a cigarette inside a red prohibition circle. This guide explains its meaning, shares common uses and shows how to copy it for your own messages.
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What the no smoking emoji means
The no smoking emoji 🚭 shows a cigarette inside a red circle with a diagonal line through it. This is the standard prohibition sign used on physical no-smoking signs across the world, and the emoji carries the same message: smoking is not allowed here or in this situation. It is a direct way to label a space, event or rule as smoke-free.
In digital chat, the symbol often stands in for the sign itself. People use it to tell friends that a hotel, restaurant or vehicle is non-smoking, to remind colleagues about workplace policies, or to signal that a social event will be held in a smoke-free area. The meaning is a firm but polite no to lighting up.
The anti smoking symbol
Because 🚭 matches the sign used in public health campaigns, it is often called the anti smoking symbol. It appears in online posts and captions that promote quitting or celebrate smoke-free spaces. The emoji makes that message easy to share in a text or social media caption.
Beyond official signs, the symbol can express a personal commitment. Someone might write “I’m going 🚭 next week” to say they plan to stop smoking, or use it to show support for a friend who is quitting. In those cases, the emoji stands for the idea of being smoke-free rather than a specific location.
Compare no smoking with similar emoji
| Emoji | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| no smokingU+1F6AD | Cigarette crossed out; bans smoking | |
| prohibitedU+1F6AB | Empty red circle with slash; general ban | |
| no entryU+26D4 | Red circle with horizontal bar; no access | |
| no bicyclesU+1F6B3 | Bicycle in red circle; cycling prohibited | |
| no litteringU+1F6AF | Person dropping litter crossed out; rubbish banned |
How people use the no smoking emoji
The no smoking emoji is practical and rule-focused. It appears in travel information, event details, workplace chat and personal messages to mark a space or habit as smoke-free. Here are common ways it shows up in real conversations:
- Telling a friend that a hotel or restaurant is non-smoking: “The terrace is 🚭, so we’ll sit inside.”
- Reminding someone of a no-smoking rule in a rental car or holiday home: “Just a heads-up, the whole apartment is 🚭.”
- Labelling a social media post about a smoke-free venue or event: “Our café is 100% 🚭 from today.”
- Expressing a preference for non-smoking areas when making group plans: “Can we book a 🚭 table?”
- Showing support for a quitting journey: “Proud of you for going 🚭!”
How the no smoking emoji compares with other warning signs
The no smoking emoji belongs to the same visual family as other prohibition signs, which use a red circle and diagonal line to ban an action. The prohibited emoji 🚫 is a general version with no image, meaning “not allowed” without specifying what. The no mobile phones emoji 📵 shows a phone crossed out, used to restrict device use. Each symbol makes a rule clear at a glance.
Choosing the right sign matters. While 🚭 targets cigarettes and tobacco smoke, other symbols cover different bans. For example, the no pedestrians emoji 🚷 blocks foot traffic, and the no littering sign 🚯 tells people not to drop rubbish. Using the specific emoji avoids confusion and makes your message more exact.
Questions people ask
What does the no smoking emoji mean?
It shows a cigarette inside a red prohibition circle and means smoking is not allowed. It is used to mark smoke-free areas, policies or personal commitments to not smoke.
Is the no smoking emoji the same as the anti smoking sign?
Yes, the emoji 🚭 is the same graphic as the international no smoking sign. It is commonly called the anti smoking symbol when referring to quitting or smoke-free campaigns.
How do I type the no smoking emoji on my phone?
Open your emoji keyboard and search for “no smoking” or “smoke”. Tap the 🚭 emoji to insert it.
What’s the difference between the no smoking emoji and the no entry emoji?
🚭 bans cigarettes and smoking specifically, while ⛔ no entry blocks all access to an area. The no smoking sign targets one activity, whereas no entry is a general restriction.
Can I use 🚭 to say I’m quitting smoking?
Yes, you can use 🚭 to announce or support quitting, as in “I’m going 🚭 next month”. It’s a clear shorthand for a smoke-free goal.
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.
