Flag: Singapore emoji meaning
People use it to mark Singapore trips, celebrate National Day, or tag content about Singaporean culture and food. Examples: 'Landed in Singapore ๐ธ๐ฌ' or 'Proud to be from ๐ธ๐ฌ'.
The official Unicode name for ๐ธ๐ฌ is flag: Singapore. It belongs to the flags group and the country flags subgroup. Keyboards and search boxes find it with keywords such as SG, flag.
Flag emoji are built from two regional indicator letters, so the flag artwork is drawn by the device. Some platforms, notably Windows, show the two letters instead of a flag.
How to get ๐ธ๐ฌ on iPhone and iPad
- Tap the emoji key (the smiley face) or the globe key on the keyboard.
- Tap Search Emoji at the bottom and type flag.
- Tap ๐ธ๐ฌ to insert it.
If the emoji keyboard is missing, turn it on in Settings โ General โ Keyboard โ Keyboards โ Add New Keyboard โ Emoji.
How to get ๐ธ๐ฌ on Android
On Gboard, tap the emoji button next to the space bar, then use the search bar at the top and type "flag". On Samsung Keyboard, tap the emoji icon and use the search field the same way. Or copy ๐ธ๐ฌ from this page and paste it.
How to type ๐ธ๐ฌ on Windows
- Click where you want the emoji.
- Press Win+. (the Windows key and the period key) to open the emoji panel.
- Type "flag" and click ๐ธ๐ฌ.
Windows does not draw country flags. It shows the two regional indicator letters instead, even though the character is correct and will display as a flag on other devices.
How to type ๐ธ๐ฌ on a Mac
Press Control+โ+Space to open the emoji picker, type "flag" and double-click ๐ธ๐ฌ. On a MacBook with a Touch Bar, or on recent macOS versions, the fn or globe key also opens the picker.
๐ธ๐ฌ in Word and Google Docs
Both accept emoji as normal text. On Windows use Win+., on Mac use Control+โ+Space, or paste ๐ธ๐ฌ from this page. In Google Docs you can also go to Insert โ Emoji. In Word, Insert โ Symbol lists emoji under the Segoe UI Emoji font.
๐ธ๐ฌ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML decimal | 🇸🇬 |
| HTML hex | 🇸🇬 |
CSS content | "\1F1F8\1F1EC" |
| JavaScript | "\u{1F1F8}\u{1F1EC}" |
| Python | "\U0001F1F8\U0001F1EC" |
| URL encoded | %F0%9F%87%B8%F0%9F%87%AC |
| Shortcode (GitHub, Slack, Discord) | :singapore: |
Because ๐ธ๐ฌ is standard Unicode, you can paste it straight into any UTF-8 file. The escapes are for when the file encoding is uncertain or the emoji must be entered in code.
Frequently asked questions
What does the flag: singapore emoji mean? +
Represents the national flag of Singapore and is used to refer to the country, its people, or travel there. Its official Unicode name is "flag: Singapore".
What does the Singapore flag emoji stand for? +
It stands for the country of Singapore and is used to represent its people, culture, or national identity.
When do people use the Singapore flag emoji? +
It is commonly used around National Day, in travel posts, or when discussing Singaporean news, food, or sports.
How do I get the flag: singapore emoji on my keyboard? +
On iPhone, open the emoji keyboard and search "flag: Singapore". On Android, tap the emoji key on Gboard and search the same. On Windows press Win + . (period), and on Mac press Control + Command + Space, then type the name. Or simply copy ๐ธ๐ฌ from this page.
What is the Unicode for ๐ธ๐ฌ? +
The flag: singapore emoji is U+1F1F8 U+1F1EC. It is a sequence of more than one code point, which is why it may display as separate symbols on older devices. In HTML use 🇸🇬.
Why does ๐ธ๐ฌ look different on other phones? +
Every platform draws its own artwork for the same emoji character. Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each have their own design, so ๐ธ๐ฌ looks slightly different but means the same thing everywhere.