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Eight-Thirty
eyt-THUR-tee
Definitions
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Time · Clock
Common
Represents the specific time of 8:30, showing a clock face with the hour hand pointing to 8 and the minute hand pointing to 6 (30 minutes).
Used to indicate a specific time for meetings, events, or as a time reference in messages.
Meeting tomorrow 🕣️ in the conference room.
Work chat/email
The movie starts at 🕣️, don't be late!
Text message
In digital communication, clock emojis often replace written times for visual clarity and quick comprehension.
Cultural Context
Clock emojis emerged as digital replacements for text-based time indicators, offering visual clarity across language barriers.
The perception of 8:30 varies culturally - in Mediterranean countries it's early for dinner, while in Northern Europe it's considered quite late.
Regional Variations
United Kingdom
Often used without AM/PM specification, following the 24-hour time format convention.
United States
Typically used with AM/PM specification in the 12-hour format common in American time-telling.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Primarily used in practical communications about scheduling; less decorative usage.
Gen_Z: Often used in scheduling social meetups; frequently appears in Stories and temporary content about daily routines.
Older: Occasionally used as direct time reference; often with explicit AM/PM clarification.
Millennials: Commonly used in work contexts and for scheduling social events; appears in group chats for coordination.
Common Combinations
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Morning business meeting at 8:30
Common in professional settings to indicate early workday meetings
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Dinner reservation or mealtime at 8:30
Used to indicate evening dining plans
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Alarm or reminder set for 8:30
Used to emphasize importance of punctuality