⌛
Hourglass Done Emoji
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Unicode Code Point | U+231B 231B |
Emoji Name | hourglass done |
Unicode Version Date Added for Emoji | 0.6Initial release |
Category | |
Keywords | hourglass donetimefinishedcompleteend |
⌛ Meaning and Explanation
The ⌛ emoji shows an hourglass with the sand having fully run to the bottom chamber, indicating that time has run out. It is the counterpart to the ⏳ (Hourglass Not Done) emoji.
This emoji is used to represent the completion of a task, the end of a waiting period, or a deadline that has passed. It can also symbolize patience, history, or the passage of time in a more general sense.
⌛ How to Use
This emoji is commonly used to signify:
- Time is Up: To show that a deadline has been reached or a period has ended.
- Completion: To indicate that something is finished or complete.
- The Past: To refer to history or things that have already happened.
- Waiting: To express that one has been waiting for a long time.
⌛ Cultural Background
| Region | Common Meaning | Additional Notes or Misunderstandings |
|---|---|---|
| Global | Time has run out, completion | Universally understood as a symbol for the end of a time period. |
| Digital Context | Loading indicator (historically) | In older software, an hourglass was a common icon to indicate that a process was running. |