Black Hourglass Symbol
The black hourglass symbol (⧗) is commonly used to represent countdowns, time limits, or waiting.
U+29D7
⧗ is the Black Hourglass symbol, Unicode U+29D7. You can copy it directly or use the provided HTML, CSS, and JavaScript escapes. It’s a compact way to visually communicate time passing or a time constraint.
Black Hourglass Symbol Meaning
⧗ (BLACK HOURGLASS) is an hourglass-style symbol that visually suggests time running out, countdowns, or waiting periods. Because it has a clear time-related shape, it’s often used in UI labels, alerts, and messages where timing matters. In documents or presentations, it can mark a deadline, a restricted time window, or a process that will take a set duration. The “black” fill gives it a bold, noticeable look compared with outline hourglass variants, making it suitable for attention-grabbing status text.
Common uses
- •Displaying countdowns or time-left indicators in apps and dashboards
- •Marking deadlines, limited-time offers, or expiring items in messages
- •Labeling “waiting” or “processing” states in user interfaces
- •Decorating timeline sections or step-by-step guides related to duration
- •Enhancing emphasis in alerts such as “time remaining” or “check before expiry”
Examples
⧗ Black Hourglass symbol
- ⧗Time remaining: ⧗ 12 minutes
- ⧗Your session expires soon ⧗
- ⧗Processing… please wait ⧗
- ⧗Limited-time access ⧗ ends tonight
- ⧗Estimated wait: ⧗ 3–5 minutes
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+29D7 | |
| HTML Entity | ⧗ | |
| HTML Code | ⧗ | |
| CSS | \29D7 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10711 | |
| Decimal | 10711 |
How to type Black Hourglass Symbol (⧗)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10711 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 29D7 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 29D7. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 29d7, 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 does the Black Hourglass symbol mean?
⧗ (BLACK HOURGLASS) is an hourglass-style symbol that visually suggests time running out, countdowns, or waiting periods. Because it has a clear time-related shape, it’s often used in UI labels, alerts, and messages where timing matters. In documents or presentations, it can mark a deadline, a restricted time window, or a process that will take a set duration. The “black” fill gives it a bold, noticeable look compared with outline hourglass variants, making it suitable for attention-grabbing status text.
What is the Unicode code point for ⧗?
The Black Hourglass symbol is Unicode code point U+29D7.
How do I write ⧗ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ⧗
How do I escape ⧗ in CSS?
CSS escape: \\29D7
How do I escape ⧗ in JavaScript?
JavaScript escape: \\u{29D7}