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Ten-Thirty Clock
ten-THUR-tee
Definitions
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Time · Clock
common
Represents the specific time of 10:30, typically referring to 10:30 PM in digital communication unless context suggests morning.
Used to indicate meeting times, deadlines, or to reference evening activities.
The movie starts at 🕥️, want to meet at the theater at 10:15?
Text message
I'll be home by 🕥️, don't wait up if you're tired.
WhatsApp message
Evening time often associated with late dinners, night activities, or approaching bedtime in Western cultures.
Cultural Context
10:30 PM has different cultural significance across regions - considered late evening in US/UK, but early evening in Spain where dinner often starts at this time.
One of the less frequently used clock emojis, as people tend to use the more common hour markers or simply type the time numerically.
Regional Variations
United Kingdom
Often used with 24-hour time references in professional contexts, while 12-hour format is common in casual communication.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Used pragmatically for scheduling, often in family group chats or when arranging social events.
Gen_Z: Rarely used except in scheduling; typically prefer typing '10:30' or using stickers on platforms like Snapchat.
Older: Less frequently used; tend to write out time conventionally rather than using clock emojis.
Millennials: Occasionally used in calendar invites and meeting coordination, especially in work-related messaging.
Common Combinations
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Going to bed at 10:30 or feeling tired at this time
Represents typical bedtime for many working adults in Western cultures
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Late dinner or evening meal at 10:30
Common in Mediterranean cultures where dinner is typically eaten later
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Setting an alarm for 10:30 or deadline reminder
Used to emphasize time-sensitivity or scheduling