U+231A "⌚" Watch Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
⌚
U+231A "⌚" Watch is a graphic symbol representing a classic analog wristwatch, typically depicted with a circular face, two hands, and a band or strap, and it belongs to the Miscellaneous Technical block of the Unicode standard. It was introduced in Unicode version 1.1 in 1993 and is used in digital interfaces, emoji sequences, and technical documentation to denote time, timing functions, or the concept of a watch itself. The character's design varies across different platforms and fonts, but it consistently conveys the idea of a timekeeping device, often associated with punctuality, schedules, or smartwatch features in modern contexts.
General Properties
| Code Point | U+231A |
| Version Added | 1.1 |
| Name | Watch |
| Block | Miscellaneous Technical |
| General Category | Other Symbol |
| Canonical Combining Class | Not Reordered |
| Bidirectional Class | Other Neutral |
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding | ⌚ |
| HTML Hex Encoding | ⌚ |
| UTF-8 Encoding | 0xE2 0x8C 0x9A |
| UTF-16 Encoding | 0x231A |
| UTF-32 Encoding | 0x0000231A |
| C/C++/Java Escape | \u231a |