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Twelve O'Clock Emoji
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Emoji Overview
Unicode Code Point | U+1F55B 1F55B |
Emoji Name | twelve o clock |
Unicode Version Date Added for Emoji | 0.6Initial release |
Category | |
Keywords | twelve o’clocktimenoonmidnightclock |
🕛 Meaning and Explanation
The 🕛 emoji displays a clock face with the hour hand pointing to 12 and the minute hand pointing to 12, indicating 12:00 o'clock. This can represent either noon (midday) or midnight.
It symbolizes a specific point in time, often a transition or a deadline. It can also evoke a sense of new beginnings (at midnight) or the peak of the day (at noon).
This emoji is a clear visual for scheduling, timing, or marking significant moments at the turn of the hour.
🕛 How to Use
This emoji is commonly used when referring to:
- Specific Time: To indicate 12:00 PM (noon) or 12:00 AM (midnight).
- Deadlines: To mark a crucial time limit for a task or event.
- Transitions: To signify the start of a new day, a new phase, or a turning point.
- Events: For scheduling meetings, appointments, or broadcasts that occur at 12:00.
- New Year's Eve: To represent the moment the new year begins.
🕛 Cultural Background
| Region | Common Meaning | Additional Notes or Misunderstandings |
|---|---|---|
| Global | 12:00 (noon or midnight), deadline, transition | Universally understood as a specific time on a clock. |
| Western Cultures | New Year's Eve, peak of day/night | Strong association with the start of a new year or the middle of the day/night. |
| Business/Academic | Deadlines, meeting times | Frequently used in professional and educational settings to denote specific timings. |
| Figurative Use | "The eleventh hour" (last minute), "turning point" | Can be used metaphorically to imply a critical moment or a point of no return, especially when referring to midnight. |