⏲Timer Clock emoji
Travel & Places · Emoji 1.0

⏲Timer Clock Emoji

It usually means “time’s almost up” or “don’t forget. ” People often send it when they want to remind someone about something they need to do.

The ⏲ emoji is a timer clock.

Download PNG / SVG
Unicode
U+23F2
Released
2015
Shortcode
:timer_clock:
Skin tones
No
⏲
Your device
01 — Meaning

What does the ⏲ Timer Clock emoji mean?

In plain english
It usually means “time’s almost up” or “don’t forget.” People often send it when they want to remind someone about something they need to do. It's a quick way to signal a deadline. ⏲ sits in travel emojis, where it is listed next to everything used the same way. It also turns up in black emojis, white emojis and dark emojis.
Where it comes from
The ⏲ emoji is a timer clock. It’s used to represent time running out, a countdown, or a reminder to do something. People use it when they’re waiting for something, like a meeting or an appointment. It can also be used in cooking, to indicate how long to cook something for. Basically, it’s about time and schedules.
Also known as

People search for this character under a lot of different names, and the ones we have collected number 2.

clock emojitimer emoji

People also look for it as timer emoji.

02 — Platforms

Timer Clock emoji on iPhone, Android, WhatsApp and X

Same code on both ends, different drawing on each screen — here is the timer clock as 8 vendors ship it.

Timer Clock emoji on Apple
Apple
iPhone, iPad, macOS
Timer Clock emoji on Google
Google
Android, Gmail, Chrome
Timer Clock emoji on Twitter / X
Twitter / X
X, Discord, Twemoji apps
Timer Clock emoji on OpenMoji
OpenMoji
Open-source, design systems
Timer Clock emoji on Samsung
Samsung
Galaxy, One UI
Timer Clock emoji on Microsoft
Microsoft
Windows, Teams, Fluent
Timer Clock emoji on WhatsApp
WhatsApp
WhatsApp on Android
Timer Clock emoji on JoyPixels
JoyPixels
Slack, Discord themes

See the whole set the way each system draws it — iPhone emojis, Android emojis, WhatsApp emojis and Discord emojis.

03 — Copy & codes

Timer Clock emoji copy and paste

Everything here is the same character in different notation — including the shortcode chat apps know it by, :timer_clock:.

All emoji copy and paste →

In your code

Pick the notation your language wants. They all resolve to the timer clock, code point U+23F2.

04 — How to type

How to type the ⏲ Timer Clock emoji

No picker to hand? The timer clock can be typed straight from the keyboard — the codes for that are below, one per system.

iPhone & iPad
Tap the smiley or globe key at the bottom-left of the keyboard, then search “timer clock”. No emoji key? Settings → General → Keyboard → Keyboards → Add New Keyboard → Emoji.
Android
On Gboard tap the smiley key, or long-press the Enter or comma key. On Samsung Keyboard the emoji button sits behind the gear icon.
Windows & Mac
Windows: press Win + . for the emoji panel. Mac: Control + Command + Space. Then type “timer clock”.
Slack & Discord
Type the shortcode :timer_clock: and it converts to ⏲ as you send. The full set is on the Discord emoji page.
Websites & code
In HTML use ⏲, in CSS \23F2, in JavaScript \u{23F2}.
No picker to hand? The online emoji keyboard works in any browser, and every character on the site is listed on emoji copy and paste.
05 — Download

Timer Clock emoji PNG and SVG

Grab the timer clock as transparent PNG or SVG. Each system ships its own drawing, and the licence stays with the vendor, all 8 of them.

Emoji PNG library →
Download Timer Clock emoji, Apple style Apple PNG · 160px Download Timer Clock emoji, Google style Google PNG · 160px Download Timer Clock emoji, Twitter / X style Twitter / X SVG vector Download Timer Clock emoji, OpenMoji style OpenMoji SVG vector Download Timer Clock emoji, Samsung style Samsung PNG · 64px Download Timer Clock emoji, Microsoft style Microsoft PNG · 64px Download Timer Clock emoji, WhatsApp style WhatsApp PNG · 64px Download Timer Clock emoji, JoyPixels style JoyPixels PNG · 64px
06 — Combinations

Timer Clock emoji combinations

Ready-made combos built around timer clock for bios, captions and comments. Tap to copy.

All combinations →
Aesthetic timer clock combos
Cool timer clock combos
Cute timer clock combos
Dark timer clock combos
Party timer clock combos
Love timer clock combos
Mood timer clock combos
Flex timer clock combos
Unhinged timer clock combos
Soft timer clock combos
Late night timer clock combos
Summer timer clock combos
Gaming timer clock combos
Y2K timer clock combos

Want two emojis fused into one sticker instead of set side by side? Emoji Kitchen does that with ⏲, and there are more ready-made pairs in emoji combinations and aesthetic emoji combos.

07 — In conversation

What ⏲ means from a girl or a guy

Who sent the timer clock and what came before it change the reading more than the emoji itself does.

From a girl
When a girl sends you ⏲, she’s likely reminding you of something important. She might be gently hinting that you’re running late or that you need to act quickly. It’s often a playful way to show she’s paying attention.
From a guy
If a guy sends you ⏲, it’s probably a straightforward reminder. He might be telling you to meet him at a certain time or to finish a task by a specific deadline. It’s generally a practical message.
How to reply
If someone sends you ⏲, you could reply with: “Okay, got it!” ⏲, “Don’t worry, I’m on it!” ⏲⏲, “Thanks for the reminder!” ⏲, or “Let’s go!” ⏲⏲⏲.
Used in a sentence
08 — Apps

What ⏲ means on TikTok, WhatsApp and Discord

One code point, several readings — where the timer clock lands changes how it is taken.

TikTok & Instagram
It usually means “time’s almost up” or “don’t forget. ” People often send it when they want to remind someone about something they need to do. In comments and captions it is read the same way — the tone comes from what it sits next to.
WhatsApp
WhatsApp draws ⏲ with Apple-style artwork on every phone, so it looks identical for both sides. A message with only ⏲ in it is shown enlarged.
Discord & Slack
Both accept the shortcode :timer_clock:. Discord renders Twemoji, so ⏲ looks different there than on your phone.
Outlook & email
Outlook has no emoji picker on desktop — press Win + . or Control + Command + Space inside the message body, or paste ⏲ from the copy button above.
09 — Related

Emojis similar to the Timer Clock emoji

Same family (time) — often confused with timer clock or used alongside it.

Travel & Places →
⌚️Watch ⏱Stopwatch ⏰Alarm Clock 🕰Mantelpiece Clock ⌛️Hourglass Done ⏳Hourglass Not Done 🕐One O’clock 🕑Two O’clock 🕒Three O’clock 🕓Four O’clock 🕔Five O’clock 🕕Six O’clock

Collections ⏲ belongs to — every one of them is a different way people go looking for it:

travel emojisblack emojiswhite emojisdark emojis
10 — Difference

⏲ vs ⏰ — what is the difference?

Two emojis that get mixed up constantly. They are different characters with different names.

⏲ Timer Clock

Unicode name: Timer Clock

Code: U+23F2 · added 2015

Shortcode: :timer_clock:

It usually means “time’s almost up” or “don’t forget.

⏰ Alarm Clock

Unicode name: Alarm Clock

Code: U+23F0 · added 2010

Shortcode: :alarm_clock:

Generally, when someone sends you the ⏰ emoji in a text, they’re just reminding you of something – like a meeting or an event.

Open ⏰ Alarm Clock →

11 — History

Where the ⏲ Timer Clock emoji came from

Approved as part of Emoji 1.0, the timer clock has been on phones for years now — counting from its release, 11.

AppleiOS
Timer Clock emoji, Apple, iOS 16.4
iOS 16.4
Timer Clock emoji, Apple, iOS 17.4
iOS 17.4
Timer Clock emoji, Apple, iOS 18.4
iOS 18.4
Timer Clock emoji, Apple, iOS 26
iOS 26
GoogleAndroid
Timer Clock emoji, Google, Blob, 2017
Blob, 2017
Timer Clock emoji, Google, Redesign, 2017
Redesign, 2017
Timer Clock emoji, Google, Android 2018
Android 2018
Timer Clock emoji, Google, Android 2020
Android 2020
Twitter / XTwemoji
Timer Clock emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 14
Twemoji 14
Timer Clock emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 15
Twemoji 15
Timer Clock emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 16
Twemoji 16
Timer Clock emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 17
Twemoji 17

Same character every time — U+23F2 never changed. Only the drawing did, and only because each vendor redraws its own set. Someone on an older phone still sees the older picture.

2015
Added to the standard

Timer Clock was approved as U+23F2 and shipped in Emoji 1.0 (2015). Phones usually get new artwork about a year after approval, in a system update.

Today
Drawn 8 different ways

Every vendor keeps its own artwork, so ⏲ is redrawn by Apple, Google, Twitter / X, OpenMoji, Samsung, Microsoft, WhatsApp, JoyPixels. The character you send never changes — only the picture does.

12 — FAQ

Timer Clock emoji — questions people actually ask

What does the ⏲ Timer Clock emoji mean?
It usually means “time’s almost up” or “don’t forget.” People often send it when they want to remind someone about something they need to do. It's a quick way to signal a deadline.
What does ⏲ mean from a girl?
When a girl sends you ⏲, she’s likely reminding you of something important. She might be gently hinting that you’re running late or that you need to act quickly. It’s often a playful way to show she’s paying attention.
What does ⏲ mean from a guy?
If a guy sends you ⏲, it’s probably a straightforward reminder. He might be telling you to meet him at a certain time or to finish a task by a specific deadline. It’s generally a practical message.
How do you reply to the ⏲ emoji?
If someone sends you ⏲, you could reply with: “Okay, got it!” ⏲, “Don’t worry, I’m on it!” ⏲⏲, “Thanks for the reminder!” ⏲, or “Let’s go!” ⏲⏲⏲.
What else is the ⏲ emoji called?
Timer Clock is the official Unicode name, but people search for it as “clock emoji”, “timer emoji” and more. They all refer to the same character, U+23F2.
What is the Unicode code for ⏲?
The Timer Clock emoji is U+23F2, added in Emoji 1.0 (2015). In HTML you can write it as ⏲, and in CSS as \23F2.
How do I copy and paste the ⏲ emoji?
Tap the copy button at the top of this page — ⏲ goes straight to your clipboard and pastes into Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, Discord or any text field. You can also copy its shortcode :timer_clock: for Slack and Discord.
Does ⏲ look the same on every phone?
No. Timer Clock is drawn separately by each vendor — Apple, Google, Twitter/X, Facebook and OpenMoji all ship their own artwork for U+23F2. The character you send is identical; only the picture changes.