candle Emoji
๐ฏ๏ธ ยท U+1F56F U+FE0F ยท Emoji 0.7
What does the candle emoji mean?
Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 ยท Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard
A candle, the ๐ฏ๏ธ emoji represents a source of light, warmth, and comfort, and is often used literally to refer to a candle or a candlelit setting, but it also has figurative uses to symbolize peace, relaxation, and contemplation, and in some contexts, it is used to express sympathy or condolences, or to add a touch of warmth and coziness to a digital communication, with some slang uses including representing a romantic or intimate atmosphere, or to signify a quiet, low-key celebration.
How the candle emoji is used
In digital communication, the ๐ฏ๏ธ emoji is frequently used in texting and social media captions to set a peaceful or romantic tone, and is particularly popular on platforms like Instagram and TikTok, where users often pair it with other emojis to convey a sense of warmth and coziness, with younger generations using it more frequently to add a touch of whimsy or nostalgia to their posts, while older generations may use it more sparingly to express sympathy or support, and the tone can range from serene and calming to playful and ironic, depending on the context and the user's intent.
candle emoji examples
- just lit a ๐ฏ๏ธ and i'm feeling so relaxed
- sending you love and a ๐ฏ๏ธ for a peaceful night
How to copy the candle emoji
To use the candle emoji, tap the Copy button above, then paste it (long-press then Paste on mobile, or Ctrl+V / Cmd+V on desktop) anywhere you can type: messages, captions, usernames, bios and documents. It copies the real Unicode character (U+1F56F U+FE0F), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.
Also known as
candle emoji on different platforms
How the candle emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.



candle Emoji Details
| Emoji | ๐ฏ๏ธ |
| Name | candle |
| Category | Objects |
| Codepoints | U+1F56F U+FE0F |
| Shortcode | :candle: |
| Emoji version | 0.7 |
| Unicode version | 0.7 |
candle Emoji FAQ
A candle, the ๐ฏ๏ธ emoji represents a source of light, warmth, and comfort, and is often used literally to refer to a candle or a candlelit setting, but it also has figurative uses to symbolize peace, relaxation, and contemplation, and in some contexts, it is used to express sympathy or condolences, or to add a touch of warmth and coziness to a digital communication, with some slang uses including representing a romantic or intimate atmosphere, or to signify a quiet, low-key celebration.
Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ๐ฏ๏ธ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.
It is U+1F56F U+FE0F, introduced in Emoji version 0.7 (Unicode 0.7). Its shortcode is :candle:.
People also search for the candle emoji as light.