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Two O'Clock
/tuː əˈklɒk/
Definitions
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Time · Clock
Common
Represents the time 2:00, showing a clock face with the hour hand pointing to 2 and the minute hand pointing to 12.
Used to indicate a specific time for meetings, appointments, or events, or to show the current time.
Meeting in the conference room at 🕑️
Work chat
I'll be there around 🕑️ if traffic isn't bad
Personal message
In many Western cultures, 2:00 PM is considered mid-afternoon, often after lunch and before the end of the workday.
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Symbolic · Time Passing
Uncommon
Used metaphorically to represent the passage of time, waiting, or being punctual/late.
Often combined with other emojis to convey impatience or scheduling concerns.
Still waiting for my package to arrive 🕑️😒
Social media post
The concept of punctuality varies significantly across cultures, affecting how this emoji is interpreted.
Evolution Timeline
2010
Introduced in Unicode 6.0 as part of the initial set of clock face emojis
Growing need for time-specific communication in digital messaging
2015
Usage increased with the rise of scheduling apps and calendar integration in messaging platforms
Digital calendars and meeting scheduling became more prominent in work communication
Cultural Context
In many Western workplaces, 2:00 PM is associated with the 'post-lunch slump' when energy and productivity typically dip.
In some Mediterranean countries, 2:00 PM might fall during siesta time, while in Northern European countries it's considered prime working hours.
Regional Variations
United Kingdom
Often used without AM/PM specification as 24-hour clock is more common in formal contexts.
United States
Often used with AM/PM specification since 12-hour clock format is standard.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Practical usage for appointment setting and time management, often in family coordination.
Gen_Z: Often used in school/college contexts for class schedules. May be used ironically to indicate lateness.
Older: Less frequently used; older generations may prefer writing out the time rather than using the emoji.
Millennials: Commonly used for work scheduling and meeting coordination, especially in remote work contexts.
Common Combinations
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Confirming a 2:00 meeting time or appointment
Common in work contexts to acknowledge meeting times
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Setting an alarm or reminder for 2:00
Used when scheduling important events or deadlines
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Feeling tired at 2:00 (often referring to post-lunch energy dip)
References the common afternoon slump in energy levels