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Twelve Thirty Emoji
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Unicode Code Point | U+1F567 1F567 |
Emoji Name | twelve thirty |
Unicode Version Date Added for Emoji | 0.7Initial release |
Category | |
Keywords | twelve thirtytimehalf pastclocknoon |
đ§ Meaning and Explanation
The đ§ emoji displays a clock face with the hour hand pointing between 12 and 1, and the minute hand pointing to 6, indicating 12:30. This can represent either 12:30 PM (half past noon) or 12:30 AM (half past midnight).
It symbolizes a specific point in time, often indicating a mid-point or a half-hour mark in a schedule. It can also suggest a time for lunch (if PM) or a time when things are winding down or just beginning (if AM).
This emoji is a clear visual for scheduling, timing, or marking a precise moment in the day or night.
đ§ How to Use
This emoji is commonly used when referring to:
- Specific Time: To indicate 12:30 PM or 12:30 AM.
- Scheduling: For setting appointments, meetings, or events that occur at this half-hour mark.
- Lunchtime: Often used to refer to the midday meal break.
- Mid-point: To signify being halfway through an hour or a particular period.
- Late Night/Early Morning: When referring to activities happening around half past midnight.
đ§ Cultural Background
| Region | Common Meaning | Additional Notes or Misunderstandings |
|---|---|---|
| Global | 12:30 (AM or PM), half-hour mark | Universally understood as a specific time on a clock. |
| Western Cultures | Lunchtime (PM), late night/early morning (AM) | Often associated with the midday meal or the very early hours of the day. |
| Business/Academic | Meeting times, schedule points | Frequently used in professional and educational settings to denote specific timings. |
| Figurative Use | Less common for metaphorical use | Primarily used literally to refer to the time. |