Hourglass Not Done emoji meaning
People use it to show something is still loading, pending, or in progress, often with a countdown vibe. Example: 'almost there ⏳️' or 'waiting on the results ⏳️'. It's often confused with ⌛, which shows the hourglass done, not still running.
The official Unicode name for ⏳️ is hourglass not done. It belongs to the travel & places group and the time subgroup. Keyboards and search boxes find it with keywords such as done, flowing, hourglass, hours, not, sand, timer, waiting.
It was added in Emoji 0.6 · 2010, so it displays on every current phone, computer and browser.
How to get ⏳️ 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 hourglass not done.
- Tap ⏳️ to insert it.
If the emoji keyboard is missing, turn it on in Settings → General → Keyboard → Keyboards → Add New Keyboard → Emoji.
How to get ⏳️ on Android
On Gboard, tap the emoji button next to the space bar, then use the search bar at the top and type "hourglass not done". On Samsung Keyboard, tap the emoji icon and use the search field the same way. Or copy ⏳️ from this page and paste it.
How to type ⏳️ on Windows
- Click where you want the emoji.
- Press Win+. (the Windows key and the period key) to open the emoji panel.
- Type "hourglass not done" and click ⏳️.
The panel remembers recently used emoji, so it will be one click away next time.
How to type ⏳️ on a Mac
Press Control+⌘+Space to open the emoji picker, type "hourglass not done" and double-click ⏳️. On a MacBook with a Touch Bar, or on recent macOS versions, the fn or globe key also opens the picker.
⏳️ in Word and Google Docs
Both accept emoji as normal text. On Windows use Win+., on Mac use Control+⌘+Space, or paste ⏳️ from this page. In Google Docs you can also go to Insert → Emoji. In Word, Insert → Symbol lists emoji under the Segoe UI Emoji font.
⏳️ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML decimal | ⏳️ |
| HTML hex | ⏳️ |
CSS content | "\23F3\FE0F" |
| JavaScript | "\u{23F3}\u{FE0F}" |
| Python | "\u23F3\uFE0F" |
| URL encoded | %E2%8F%B3%EF%B8%8F |
| Shortcode (GitHub, Slack, Discord) | :hourglass_flowing_sand: |
Because ⏳️ 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 hourglass not done emoji mean? +
Shows an hourglass with sand still flowing, meaning time is passing and something is in progress or waiting to finish. Its official Unicode name is "hourglass not done".
What is the difference between ⏳️ and ⌛? +
⏳️ (hourglass not done) shows sand still flowing, meaning time is passing. ⌛ shows the hourglass done, usually meaning time is up.
When should you use ⏳️ instead of ⌛? +
Use ⏳️ when something is still in progress or you are waiting, like a reply or a process finishing.
How do I get the hourglass not done emoji on my keyboard? +
On iPhone, open the emoji keyboard and search "hourglass not done". 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 ⏳️ from this page.
What is the Unicode for ⏳️? +
The hourglass not done emoji is U+23F3. In HTML use ⏳️.
Why does ⏳️ 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 ⏳️ looks slightly different but means the same thing everywhere.