Stopwatch Symbol
The ⏱ stopwatch symbol represents timing, duration tracking, and measurements in progress.
U+23F1
The ⏱ symbol is the “STOPWATCH” character with Unicode code point U+23F1. It’s commonly used to visually indicate timing, duration, and elapsed time.
Stopwatch Symbol Meaning
⏱ (Unicode: STOPWATCH, U+23F1) is the stopwatch symbol used to represent measuring time and tracking duration. You’ll see it in interfaces and documents when something is being timed—like an elapsed timer, a countdown, or performance/response-time indicators. It can also work well in writing to suggest “timed” activities or time-limited actions, such as testing, practice sessions, or sprint durations. Because it’s a clear time-related icon, it’s often chosen for buttons, status messages, and headings where brevity matters.
Common uses
- •Displaying elapsed time or run duration in apps and dashboards
- •Indicating a countdown or timed event in notifications and alerts
- •Tagging time-based tasks (e.g., “timed trial” or “session timer”) in documentation
- •Marking performance metrics like response time or processing duration in reports
- •Enhancing UI labels for timers, stopwatches, and training modes
Examples
⏱ Stopwatch Symbol (U+23F1)
- ⏱Start ⏱ when the challenge begins.
- ⏱Elapsed time: 01:23 ⏱
- ⏱Your timed session ends soon ⏱
- ⏱Average response time ⏱: 120 ms
- ⏱Press stop to end the run ⏱
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+23F1 | |
| HTML Entity | ⏱ | |
| HTML Code | ⏱ | |
| CSS | \23F1 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9201 | |
| Decimal | 9201 |
How to type Stopwatch Symbol (⏱)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9201 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 23F1 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 23F1. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 23f1, 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 Stopwatch symbol mean?
⏱ (Unicode: STOPWATCH, U+23F1) is the stopwatch symbol used to represent measuring time and tracking duration. You’ll see it in interfaces and documents when something is being timed—like an elapsed timer, a countdown, or performance/response-time indicators. It can also work well in writing to suggest “timed” activities or time-limited actions, such as testing, practice sessions, or sprint durations. Because it’s a clear time-related icon, it’s often chosen for buttons, status messages, and headings where brevity matters.
What Unicode character is the stopwatch symbol?
It’s Unicode “STOPWATCH” at code point U+23F1.
How do I copy the ⏱ symbol?
Copy the character directly as shown: ⏱. You can also paste it into HTML or your editor.
How do I insert ⏱ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ⏱
What are the CSS and JavaScript escapes for U+23F1?
CSS escape: \\23F1. JavaScript escape: \\u{23F1}.