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🕠🕠 Five-Thirty Clock Emoji EmojiUnicode: 1F560

Represents 5:30 o’clock, morning or evening.

Released in Originally included in Unicode 6.0 (2010) and added to Emoji 1.0 in 2015.

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Meaning and Interpretation

"The 🕠 Five-Thirty Clock emoji depicts a round clock showing 5:30. It typically represents this specific time of day, either in the morning or evening, but can also refer to scheduled events, meetings, or personal milestones. Its usage can be both literal and symbolic, depending on the surrounding conversation."

Symbolism

  • Time: It directly signifies the time of 5:30, either in the morning (5:30 AM) or in the evening (5:30 PM).
  • Schedules: The emoji often symbolizes having a meeting or appointment at 5:30 or a precise time frame throughout your day.
  • Transitions: The Half-past hour could indicate transitions, such as halfway through an activity or journey.

Common Usage Scenarios

  • Communicating the planned time for an event or appointment that takes place at 5:30.
  • Mentioning waking up or going to bed at 5:30 during casual conversation.
  • Discussing routine matters like scheduling a work meeting or catching a flight at that time.

Usage Examples in Conversation

Hey! Let’s meet at 🕠 sharp for dinner tonight!
I usually get up around 🕠 in the morning to go for a jog.
The next bus is leaving at 🕠. Let's not be late!
Don't forget, we agreed to have the call at 🕠 this evening.
The sunset around here is usually just after 🕠, perfect for evening strolls.

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

  • 🕠 often works best when discussing specific times, but avoid using it in contexts where timing isn't crucial.
  • Ensure that any reference to '5:30' is clear in the broader context — sometimes this can be confused with AM vs PM.
  • Use it sparingly in formal writing, as it's mostly suited for casual conversations or online scheduling.

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Five O’Clock

A clock showing exactly 5:00. Similar to 🕠 but without a half-hour indication.

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Six O’Clock

Represents 6:00 on a clock, signaling a nearby transition from 5:30.

Timer

Symbolizes countdowns, deadlines, or timed events.

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Spiral Calendar

Often used to show daily schedules, appointments, or upcoming dates.

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Running Woman

Can signify urgency — running late for a 5:30 appointment, for example.

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Sunset

Generally indicates evening times, commonly around 5:30 PM in certain regions.

🌅

Sunrise

Can represent early morning times, often around 5:30 AM.