watch Emoji
⌚ · U+231A · Emoji 0.6
What does the watch emoji mean?
Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 · Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard
A timepiece, the ⌚ emoji represents a watch, and is used literally to refer to a device that displays the time, as well as figuratively to symbolize punctuality, time management, or being on schedule. It can also be used to express that someone is waiting or that time is passing slowly. In slang, the ⌚ emoji is sometimes used to tell someone to hurry up or to be on time. Additionally, it can be used to represent a sense of nostalgia or classic style, as traditional watches are often seen as timeless accessories.
How the watch emoji is used
The tone of the ⌚ emoji can vary depending on the context, ranging from a straightforward reminder to be on time to a more playful or sarcastic comment about someone's tardiness. On platforms like TikTok and Instagram, the ⌚ emoji is often used in captions to add a touch of personality or humor to a post, while in texting and comments, it may be used more pragmatically to coordinate plans or schedules. Younger generations may use the ⌚ emoji in a more ironic or humorous way, while older generations may use it more literally. The ⌚ emoji is also commonly used in conjunction with other emojis, such as the clock or calendar, to convey a sense of time or scheduling.
watch emoji examples
- Running late, be there in 10 ⌚
- Just got my grandfather's old ⌚, feels so nostalgic
How to copy the watch emoji
To use the watch 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+231A), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.
watch emoji on different platforms
How the watch emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.



watch Emoji Details
| Emoji | ⌚ |
| Name | watch |
| Category | Travel & Places |
| Codepoints | U+231A |
| Shortcode | :watch: |
| Emoji version | 0.6 |
| Unicode version | 0.6 |
watch Emoji FAQ
A timepiece, the ⌚ emoji represents a watch, and is used literally to refer to a device that displays the time, as well as figuratively to symbolize punctuality, time management, or being on schedule. It can also be used to express that someone is waiting or that time is passing slowly.
Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ⌚ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.
It is U+231A, introduced in Emoji version 0.6 (Unicode 0.6). Its shortcode is :watch:.