hourglass not done Emoji
The ⏳ hourglass not done symbol means time is passing and the task is not finished yet.
U+23F3
The ⏳ hourglass not done symbol visually communicates that something is ongoing. It’s often used to indicate waiting, delays, or an unfinished process. Below you’ll find copy-ready text, Unicode details, and practical usage ideas.
hourglass not done Emoji Meaning
⏳ (Unicode U+23F3) is the “hourglass not done” symbol. It typically conveys “still in progress,” “not finished yet,” or “waiting for time to pass.” People use it to match status updates like pending approvals, slow loading, countdowns, or temporary delays. In interfaces, it can signal that an action is running and results aren’t available yet. In writing and captions, it works well when you want to suggest patience without being overly formal. Because it resembles an hourglass, it also fits contexts involving deadlines, limited time, or temporary pauses, as long as the focus is on “ongoing/unfinished.”
Common uses
- •Website or app loading states and “please wait” indicators
- •Status messages like “processing,” “pending,” or “not complete yet”
- •Announcements about shipping or responses taking longer than expected
- •Countdowns and time-sensitive tasks (e.g., “results coming soon”)
- •Social posts that communicate patience, delays, or work still underway
Examples
⏳ Hourglass Not Done Symbol
- ⏳⏳ Processing your request—this may take a moment.
- ⏳Your order is being prepared ⏳. Thanks for your patience!
- ⏳⏳ Waiting for the final review to complete.
- ⏳⏳ Loading results... please don’t refresh.
- ⏳We’re still working on it ⏳—updates soon.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+23F3 | |
| HTML Entity | ⏳ | |
| HTML Code | ⏳ | |
| CSS | \23F3 |
FAQ
What does ⏳ mean?
⏳ is commonly used to mean “time is passing” and “not done yet,” such as waiting, processing, or an in-progress task.
Is ⏳ the same as a loading or waiting icon?
Yes—people frequently use ⏳ as a simple loading/waiting indicator in messages and UI text because it suggests ongoing progress.
How can I copy ⏳ for use in apps or websites?
Copy the character directly (⏳). For technical use, it is Unicode U+23F3 and the HTML entity is ⏳.
Which formats can I use in code?
You can use Unicode U+23F3. The symbol’s HTML entity is ⏳, the CSS escape is \\23F3, and the JavaScript escape is \\u{23F3}.