6 o'clock emoji 🕕
The 6 o'clock emoji 🕕 shows a classic clock face set to six o'clock. Here's what it means, when to use it, and how to copy it.
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What the 6 o'clock emoji means
The 6 o'clock emoji 🕕 shows a traditional clock face with the hour hand pointing straight down to the 6 and the minute hand pointing up to the 12. It represents the exact time 6:00, which most people read as 6pm in everyday messages. That makes it a quick way to talk about early evening plans, the end of a standard workday, or a set dinner time.
The emoji is one of several clock face emojis in Unicode's Travel & Places group, each showing a different hour or half-hour. You can compare it with one o'clock or two o'clock to see the subtle differences in hand positions. Unlike an alarm clock, the clock face emojis always show a specific time rather than a generic clock symbol.
How to use 🕕 in messages
The 6 o'clock emoji works best when a specific hour matters. Use it to confirm dinner plans, signal when a shift ends, or mark a daily routine. For example: “Dinner at my place at 🕕?” or “I get off at 🕕, so I can meet around 6:30.”
It is more precise than a general evening emoji like 🌆, and friendlier than writing a plain time stamp. Some people also use it in habit trackers or weekly schedules, where each clock face stands for a slot of the day. You can pair it with food emojis for dinner invitations or with a briefcase for end-of-work messages.
If you are referring to 6pm specifically, the emoji does the job without extra words. Just remember that the emoji itself doesn't distinguish am from pm, so surrounding text or context usually clarifies the meaning.
Compare six o’clock with similar emoji
| Emoji | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| six o’clockU+1F555 | The exact time 6:00, usually read as 6pm. | |
| twelve o’clockU+1F55B | Marks noon or midnight, a more ambiguous time. | |
| one o’clockU+1F550 | Marks 1:00, useful for lunchtime messages. | |
| hourglass doneU+231B | Symbolises time passing or a completed wait. | |
| alarm clockU+23F0 | Represents waking up, reminders or a set alarm. |
How to copy and type the 6 o'clock emoji
To copy the 6 o'clock emoji, select the symbol 🕕 and use your device's copy command, or long-press/right-click the emoji on this page if your browser allows it.
- Mac: press Control + Command + Space, then search ‘clock’.
- iPhone and Android: open the emoji keyboard and use the search bar with the word ‘clock’.
If you use the emoji often, consider saving it in a text replacement or quick-reply. For more general emoji typing help, see emoji keyboard shortcuts.
Common pairings and contexts for 🕕
Because 6pm often marks the start of the evening, the 6 o'clock emoji pairs naturally with food and drink emojis. A message like “Pizza at 🕕?” is instantly clear. You can also combine it with a sunset to suggest an evening meetup, or with a beer mug for an after-work drink.
In work or school contexts, the emoji can stand in for the end of the day. For example: “I'll finish the report by 🕕.” It is a clear choice when you need to be specific about six o'clock.
If you are planning something for 6am, add a note like “6am” next to the emoji to avoid confusion, since most readers will default to evening.
Questions people ask
What does the 6 o'clock emoji mean?
It shows the time 6:00, usually meaning 6pm. People use it to talk about evening plans, dinner time, or the end of a workday.
How do you type the 6 o'clock emoji on a phone?
Open your emoji keyboard and search for ‘clock’ to find 🕕.
Is the 6 o'clock emoji the same as 6pm?
Yes, most people read it as 6pm. The emoji doesn't specify am or pm, but in context evening is usually the intended meaning.
Can I use the 6 o'clock emoji for morning time?
You can, if context makes it clear you mean 6am. But without context, most readers will assume evening.
What are other clock emojis for different times?
There are twelve whole-hour clock faces from 🕐 one o'clock to 🕛 twelve o'clock, plus half-hour versions like 🕜 one-thirty.
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.
