hourglass not done Emoji
⏳ · U+23F3 · Emoji 0.6
What does the hourglass not done emoji mean?
When time is running out or a deadline is approaching, individuals often reach for the ⏳ emoji to convey a sense of urgency or limited time, which is directly defined as an hourglass with flowing sand, indicating that time is passing and a deadline is looming. This symbol is often used figuratively to represent a countdown or a time-sensitive situation, and in slang, it can imply that someone is running late or that a decision needs to be made quickly. The ⏳ emoji can also be used to add emphasis to a time-related message or to create a sense of anticipation. In addition, it is sometimes used to indicate that a process or a task is taking longer than expected.
hourglass not done emoji examples
- Just a reminder that the deadline for the project is tomorrow ⏳
- Who else is waiting for the new movie to come out ⏳️ can't wait any longer
How to copy the hourglass not done emoji
To use the hourglass not done 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+23F3), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.
hourglass not done emoji on different platforms
How the hourglass not done emoji looks on your device and in the openly licensed sets that include it (Twitter / X (Twemoji), Google Noto Color Emoji, OpenMoji). See image credits.



hourglass not done Emoji Details
| Emoji | ⏳ |
| Name | hourglass not done |
| Category | Travel & Places |
| Codepoints | U+23F3 |
| Shortcode | :hourglass_flowing_sand: |
| Sources | Unicode emoji list · codepoints.net |
| Emoji version | 0.6 (2010) |
hourglass not done Emoji FAQ
It is U+23F3, added in Emoji 0.6 (2010). On GitHub, Slack and Discord you can type it as :hourglass_flowing_sand:.