ποΈ
Six O'Clock
siks uh klok
Definitions
1
Time Β· Clock
Common
Represents the time six o'clock, showing a clock face with the hour hand pointing to 6 and the minute hand pointing to 12.
Used to indicate a specific time for meetings, events, or daily activities.
Meeting in the conference room at ποΈ
Work communication
I'll be home by ποΈ tonight
Personal message
Often associated with end of workday in many Western cultures, and dinner time in many households.
2
Time Β· Reference
Uncommon
Used metaphorically to reference positions or directions, based on clock face orientation (6 o'clock indicating bottom/south).
Common in military, aviation, and gaming contexts to indicate position.
Enemy spotted at ποΈ position!
Gaming communication
Directional usage crosses language barriers, making it useful in international contexts.
Cultural Context
Six o'clock marks a transitional time in many cultures, often signifying the shift from work to personal time or the beginning of evening activities.
Digital platforms typically display this emoji in the same orientation, unlike analog clocks which would appear inverted in southern hemisphere.
Regional Variations
United Kingdom
Often used in both 12-hour and 24-hour time formats.
United States
Often used with AM/PM designation rather than 24-hour format.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Frequently used in practical contexts like appointment reminders and schedule coordination.
Gen_Z: Often used in scheduling social gatherings and as shorthand in quick communications on Snapchat and TikTok.
Older: Less frequently used; older generations tend to write out the time rather than using the emoji.
Millennials: Commonly used in work contexts to schedule meetings and in family communications about arrival times.
Common Combinations
ποΈπ
Leaving work, end of business day
Represents the typical time many office workers finish their workday
ποΈπ½οΈ
Dinner time or evening meal
Indicates standard dinner time in many Western cultures
ποΈπ
Coming home or arriving home at six
Used to indicate arrival time after work or activities