hourglass done Emoji
⌛ Hourglass Done (U+231B) is a time/availability symbol often used to indicate that waiting is over.
U+231B
⌛ is the Unicode character named “HOURGLASS DONE” (U+231B). It visually suggests time has passed or a timed task is complete. Use it as a quick, friendly cue in messages, interfaces, and status text.
hourglass done Emoji Meaning
The “Hourglass Done” symbol (Unicode U+231B) represents completed waiting or finished timing. Because it looks like an hourglass with the “done” implication, it’s commonly used to communicate that a process has ended, a delay is complete, or something is ready. In practice, it works well for status labels like “Your download is ready,” “Processing complete,” or “Wait over.” It’s also used stylistically to emphasize timelines in posts or notifications without writing extra text. As with any icon-like character, the exact interpretation depends on context, but the “waiting finished / task done” idea is the most common.
Common uses
- •Status notifications (e.g., “Processing complete”)
- •UI labels for tasks that have finished after a delay
- •Social posts to mark “waiting is over” moments
- •Chat messages to confirm an update is ready
- •Blog or documentation headings for completed steps
Examples
⌛ Hourglass Done Symbol Copy & Uses
- ⌛⌛ Download ready!
- ⌛Your request is done ⌛
- ⌛⌛ Processing complete — thank you.
- ⌛Update installed. ⌛
- ⌛⌛ Waiting over: we’re live now.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+231B | |
| HTML Entity | ⌛ | |
| HTML Code | ⌛ | |
| CSS | \231B | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8987 | |
| Decimal | 8987 |
How to type hourglass done Emoji (⌛)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8987 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 231B then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 231B. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 231b, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ⌛ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What is the Unicode character for ⌛?
⌛ is Unicode “HOURGLASS DONE” with code point U+231B.
How do I copy ⌛ into my text or UI?
Copy the character directly from this page, or use the provided code formats: HTML entity ⌛ or CSS escape \231B.
What does ⌛ usually mean in messages?
It most often signals that waiting is complete or a timed process has finished (e.g., “processing done,” “ready now”).
Will ⌛ look the same on every device?
Font support can vary, so the exact appearance may differ slightly. The character meaning stays the same (U+231B).