Time and Weather

The conversations we have with strangers very often revolve around things like the time and weather. These emojis are very useful for discussing the time of day and the weather conditions. There are 24 emojis which show a reading of clock faces every half hour. There are 9 emojis showing various phases of the moon. And, there are a multitude of emojis representing weather for every season.

These emojis aren’t limited to asking strangers “do you have the time?” and “do you know if it’s going to rain later today?” The hourglass emojis can be used to ponder the nature of time, philosophically. And the comet emoji can be used to represent how fleeting mankind’s time on earth is. It will only be a few billion years before comets collide with our planet, destroying us, just like the dinosaurs, maybe.

You can click on the time and weather emojis below to learn more about their meanings, see how they render of various platforms, and discover other related emojis.

⏰ alarm clock
The alarm clock emoji is often dreaded, as it brings with it a connotation of ending sleep and beginning a workday. Send this to your tardy friends.
⏱️ stopwatch
On your mark, get set, go! The stopwatch never lies! Are you fast enough to set a record? Or are you a little too slow. Time is ticking.
⏲️ timer clock
The timer clock emoji shows a manual twist kitchen timer. It can be used when baking, cooking, or timing how long it takes you to run around the kitchen a few times.
🕰️ mantelpiece clock
A timely piece of antique like furniture, the mantelpiece clock is a clock designed for home shelves or tables. It’s a fancy clock that you might find in a library or home office.
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Whether you need an emoji that says "I'll meet you under the bleachers at 4:30", "Doctor's appointment at 8:00", or "I'll be home before 7:00", there's a clock emoji for you. The clock emojis represent every time on the clockface, in half hour increments, from noon to midnight. What time is it? Emoji time!
🌑 new moon
The new moon emoji refers to the new moon phase that is the first of eight moon phases. In the new moon, the moon appears completely dark, not lit by the sun at all.
🌒 waxing crescent moon
The Waxing Crescent Moon emoji features a round gold or silver moon being overtaken by a dark shadow, where only a small crescent of color can be seen on the far right side.
🌓 first quarter moon
The first quarter moon emoji reveals a yellowed moon half shroud in shadow on its left side.
🌔 waxing gibbous moon
The Waxing Gibbous Moon emoji features a round, yellow moon, which is mostly full and has a small, dark crescent shadow on its far left side.
🌕 full moon
The full moon emoji depicts the final moon phase: the full moon. In this phase, the moon is fully lit and looks like a large yellow or white circle. Use this when you’re feeling especially werewolf-ish.
🌖 waning gibbous moon
The Waning Gibbous Moon emoji features a mostly full moon, with a small crescent of shadow on the far right side.
🌗 last quarter moon
This last quarter moon emoji resembles a circular rock with the right-side cast in shadow. Feeling spooky? It will be dark, soon.
🌘 waning crescent moon
The waning crescent moon emoji depicts the moon in the phase before new moon. In this phase, the moon is only a small sliver of light, and is growing smaller.
🌙 crescent moon
Also known as the sickle moon (because of its scythe-like shape), the crescent moon provides a soft light amid the darkness of night.
🌚 new moon face
This moon with face emoji looks more like a full moon than a new moon to us. Depending on the emoji vendor, the moon's facial expression varies. Some show the moon with a genuine smile, others show the moon giving some genuine 'tude.
🌛 first quarter moon face
Nighty night, time for some sleep. The first quarter moon face, gives the moon a little personality. The smiling moon is a kind and friendly way to wish someone a good night and sweet dreams.
🌜 last quarter moon face
The last quarter moon face shows a crescent moon with a sly face on it in profile. This moon emoji is looking to the right, perhaps at a star or at another planet in the galaxy.
🌡️ thermometer
Is it getting hot in here? This emoji shows a thermometer filled up to show a high temperature. Sometimes it’s used to show a fever, but more commonly it’s seen symbolizing that it’s hot outside.
☀️ sun
The sun emoji is a cartoonish depiction of the galaxy’s largest star, with pointy illustrated rays coming out from the central yellow circle.
🌝 full moon face
The Full Moon Face emoji is a simple, yellow circle with light-colored craters to simulate the moon’s appearance. It has brown eyes, which are looking to the left, a nose and a wide smile.
🌞 sun with face
This sun with face emoji is a simple, yellow sun with facial features, as you would see drawn by a child. When the sun smiles down on you, everything is all right.
🪐 ringed planet
Since Saturn is the only planet with visible rings, this has got to be it. This emoji depicts the sixth planet from the sun.
⭐ star
Shine bright, you are a star. The star emoji represents achievement, talent, accomplishments, and outerspace. There are so many stars in the sky at night.
🌟 glowing star
A glowing star shows a star is so bright, it glows. You can use this to describe an actual star or someone’s glowing talent and personality.
🌠 shooting star
Make a wish! That’s a shooting star. This rare occurrence can only be seen in the night sky. Look closely at all of the stars in space and you may find one. They are supposed to be very lucky.
🌌 milky way
Look at all of the stars in the sky. The milky way galaxy is the planet earth’s home. There are so many stars in space, and many of the star formations are directly related to astrology, zodiac signs , and horoscopes. Use this emoji when talking about stars, night life, space, or the solar system.
☁️ cloud
The cloud emoji is a cute little puffy white cloud. Use it to indicate that the day will be a bit overcast.
⛅ sun behind cloud
The Sun Behind Cloud emoji features half of a bright yellow sun behind a fluffy white cloud.
⛈️ cloud with lightning and rain
Rain rain go away. Oh wait, that a full-blown lighting storm. The cloud with lighting and rain emoji represents a bad storm. You can use this emoji to describe dangerous weather or an intense storm like a hurricane or tropical storm. Take cover, you don’t want to get soaked by the rain.
🌤️ sun behind small cloud
The sun behind small cloud emoji shows a small puffy white cloud with a peak of sunshine behind it. This emoji can be used to describe partially cloudy weather.
🌥️ sun behind large cloud
The sun behind large cloud emoji shows a small sun peeking out behind a gargantuan cloud. It looks like the weather might be chilly today!
🌦️ sun behind rain cloud
The Sun Behind Rain Cloud emoji features a bright yellow sun behind a fluffy grey cloud with blue raindrops falling from it.
🌧️ cloud with rain
It’s raining, it’s pouring. Don’t forget to grab your raincoat and umbrella for the wet weather. The cloud with rain emoji is the perfect emoji to describe a rainy day or a gloomy person that is raining on your parade.
🌨️ cloud with snow
This emoji depicts a fluffy white cloud with a handful of white snowflakes falling from it. Use this wintertime emoji when its time to go sledding or build a snowman.
🌩️ cloud with lightning
This weather emoji is electric! The cloud with lightning shows a fluffy white cloud with a single streak of yellow or orange lightning.
🌪️ tornado
Tornadoes are scary weather events that cause chaos and havoc. Let your friends and family know one is headed your way.
🌫️ fog
When things seem unclear in your life, it’s like a fog falls over you.
🌬️ wind face
The wind face emoji shows a woman, possibly Mother Earth or a Greek goddess, blowing air from her mouth. It could be used in the context of weather or when you see your own breath in the cold.
🌀 cyclone
It’s spinning out of control! While there may be no hurricane winds, the cyclone emoji might blow you away. Be careful, things could get dangerous. Use this emoji when talking about tornadoes, cyclones and other windy storms. You can also use it to describe someone who is very messy.
🌈 rainbow
The Rainbow emoji showcases a beautiful, multi-colored arch made up entirely of light, often spotted after rainfall or a heavy storm.
🌂 closed umbrella
The Closed Umbrella emoji features a brightly colored umbrella, ranging in hue between platforms, facing downward at a diagonal slant.
☂️ umbrella
If you’re going to be singing in the rain, you’ll be needing an umbrella. This brightly colored umbrella emoji will show anyone that a rainy day can’t get you down.
☔ umbrella with rain drops
This emoji depicts plump rain drops falling onto a purple colored umbrella. Use this emoji to communicate wet rainy weather.
⛱️ umbrella on ground
Umbrellas don’t always have to mean it’s raining, and the umbrella on ground emoji is a symbol of relaxation. It’s shown with different colored stripes, ready to block the sun for your day at the beach.
⚡ high voltage
Zap zap! The high voltage emoji shows a lightning bolt that implies the presence of electricity. Use it in the context of this utility.
❄️ snowflake
Brr, this snowflake emoji is cold! Use the snowflake emoji when it’s snowing out, or to describe a friend who is as delicate and unique as a snowflake.
☃️ snowman
The snowman emoji is made up of two snowballs with a hat and scarf. You know, all the usual snowman things, including a carrot nose. The snowman can be used to say its snowing outside, or that you want to build a snowman.
⛄ snowman without snow
It’s wintertime! Do you want to make a snowman? The snowman without snow emoji is often used around the time of the year when everything is cold and frozen. Use this emoji when you want to talk about snowmen or a winter wonderland.
☄️ comet
Is that a shooting star or a flaming comet in the sky? Watch out, if the comet crashes to earth it will create a huge crater. Use the comet emoji when talking about outer space and space comets.
🔥 fire
“Danger Fire!” or “Danger, your outfit is hot!” This emoji goes both ways. The fire emoji is generally used to talk about someone great physical appearance, the outside temperature, or even spice levels of food
💧 droplet
Drip, drop, the rain won’t stop. The droplet emoji is often used to describe a raindrop, teardrop, sweat, water, or a leak. It’s also an emoji used for the slang term “drip” which means to have fashionable style.
🌊 water wave
Happiness comes in waves, especially if you are by the ocean. The water wave emoji is often used to talk about the beach and water sports like surfing. Use it when talking about any topic related to ocean activities.
⌛ hourglass done
Times Up! A classic hourglass is used to measure an amount of time, usually an hour. When all of the sand is at the bottom you’ve run out of time. Flip it around to start the next hour.
⏳ hourglass not done
Time isn’t up yet. Keep going. The hourglass not done emoji shows an hourglass with sand filling the bottom half. While time is running out, the hour isn’t up yet. Use this emoji when telling someone they need to rush or hurry to get something done. Time is running out!
⌚ watch
The watch emoji depicts a simple looking wristwatch with an analog face as opposed to a digital. Use this emoji when someone asks you what time it is and you’d like to inform them that it is “Time to get a watch!”