Timer Clock Symbol
⏲ timer clock represents a countdown or time-tracking action in interfaces and messages.
U+23F2
The ⏲ symbol, named “TIMER CLOCK” (U+23F2), is commonly used to indicate timing, countdowns, or timed actions. It’s a handy choice for UI labels, notifications, and documentation where time matters.
Timer Clock Symbol Meaning
⏲ (TIMER CLOCK) is used to communicate that something is happening on a schedule or will occur after a set duration. In most contexts, it signals a countdown, a timed process, or a reminder tied to time. Designers use it to visually group timer controls, countdown indicators, and “start/stop timer” features. Writers and social media users may use it to emphasize deadlines, waiting periods, or time-sensitive events. Because it’s a clear visual cue for time-related actions, it works well next to text such as “set,” “remaining,” “starts in,” or “timer running.”
Common uses
- •Labeling countdowns and remaining time in apps or dashboards
- •Indicating timed actions such as “start timer” or “snooze for 10 minutes”
- •Annotating reminders in emails, checklists, or planning notes
- •Denoting timed media segments (e.g., “2-minute timer”) in posts or docs
- •Marking time-based status in technical UIs (e.g., retry timer, cooldown)
Examples
⏲ Timer Clock Symbol
- ⏲Starts in ⏲ 5 minutes
- ⏲Timer running ⏲
- ⏲Pause ⏲ and resume when ready
- ⏲Retrying in ⏲ 30 seconds
- ⏲Deadline reminder ⏲ today at 3:00 PM
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+23F2 | |
| HTML Entity | ⏲ | |
| HTML Code | ⏲ | |
| CSS | \23F2 |
FAQ
What does the Timer Clock symbol mean?
⏲ (TIMER CLOCK) is used to communicate that something is happening on a schedule or will occur after a set duration. In most contexts, it signals a countdown, a timed process, or a reminder tied to time. Designers use it to visually group timer controls, countdown indicators, and “start/stop timer” features. Writers and social media users may use it to emphasize deadlines, waiting periods, or time-sensitive events. Because it’s a clear visual cue for time-related actions, it works well next to text such as “set,” “remaining,” “starts in,” or “timer running.”
What is the Unicode for the timer clock symbol ⏲?
The symbol ⏲ is Unicode U+23F2.
How can I copy the ⏲ symbol?
Copy it directly from this page, or use the escapes in code: HTML entity ⏲ or CSS escape \\23F2 or JavaScript escape \\u{23F2}.
Where is ⏲ most commonly used?
It’s typically used to represent timers, countdowns, and time-based actions in UI labels, notifications, and documentation.
Does ⏲ mean a specific kind of timer?
In general usage, it signals timed countdown or time tracking. The exact meaning depends on the surrounding text (e.g., “remaining,” “starts in,” or “retrying in”).