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🕒🕒 Three O'Clock Emoji EmojiUnicode: 1F552

Represents 3:00 o'clock.

Released in The 🕒 Three O'Clock emoji was introduced in 2010 as part of Unicode 6.0 and was subsequently included in Emoji 1.0 in 2015.

3:00 PM3:00 AMthree o'clocktimeafternoonclockhoursschedulepunctualitytiming

Meaning and Interpretation

"The 🕒 Three O'Clock emoji shows a clock face indicating either 3:00 AM or 3:00 PM. It is part of the broader collection of clock emojis and is typically used when referring to time, schedules, or plans that happen at this specific hour. It can also signify timeliness, appointments, or a special moment associated with that hour of the day."

Symbolism

  • Specific time reference: It directly symbolizes the specific hour of 3:00 (either AM or PM).
  • Punctuality: The emoji can represent being on time or a reminder for an upcoming event at 3 o'clock.
  • Routines: Commonly used to refer to recurring events that happen at 3:00, like snack time, work breaks, or after-school activities.

Common Usage Scenarios

  • Planning a meeting or event that is scheduled for exactly 3:00.
  • Discussing a daily routine moment, such as a coffee break or afternoon meeting.
  • Referencing a specific memory or moment that took place at three o'clock, whether AM or PM.

Usage Examples in Conversation

Don't forget our meeting at 🕒 tomorrow afternoon!
Can we get coffee at 🕒? I need a boost before my next meeting.
I always take a break at 🕒 for some snacks 😋.
You said you would be here by 🕒. Where are you? ⏳
I remember waking up at exactly 🕒 and couldn't fall back asleep.

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

  • Use 🕒 when you are specifying or highlighting a time related to 3:00, whether for meetings, events, or casual mentions.
  • Be mindful that 🕒 doesn't inherently indicate AM or PM, so adding additional context may be needed.
  • Limit overuse in casual conversation to avoid confusion about time unless the discussion is explicitly time-related.

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