U+231B "⌛" Hourglass Unicode Character
Unicode Version 18.0
Source: Browser Default
U+231B "⌛" Hourglass is a pictographic symbol representing a traditional hourglass, typically depicted with two glass bulbs joined by a narrow neck and containing sand that flows from the upper to the lower bulb. This character is standardized in the Unicode standard as part of the Miscellaneous Technical block, used in digital text to convey concepts of time, waiting, or the passage of moments. It is often employed in user interfaces and applications as a visual indicator for processes that require loading or completion, serving as a timeless icon for patience and temporal progression.
General Properties
Code Point
U+231B
Name
Hourglass
Encodings
HTML Decimal Encoding
⌛
HTML Hex Encoding
⌛
UTF-8 Encoding
0xE2 0x8C 0x9B
UTF-16 Encoding
0x231B
UTF-32 Encoding
0x0000231B
C/C++/Java Escape
\u231b
Unicode Properties
Numeric Value
NaN
Script Extensions
Common