five o’clock

This emoji shows a clock pointing to five o'clock. It's the time when the workday is nearly over.

It's useful for letting someone know your work ends at 5 today or telling a friend, "I get off work at 5!" It's also frequently used for setting up meeting times.

Windows 11

Apple

🕔

Google

In many countries, 5 o'clock is considered the official end of the workday. Therefore, this emoji is often used as a joyful symbol for "getting off work" or the start of "free time."

In the West, there's a famous phrase, "It's five o'clock somewhere." It's a humorous expression used when you want to finish work and relax, even if it's not 5 o'clock yet. As such, the 🕔 emoji has become an icon that represents not just the time, but also work-life balance and the anticipation of an enjoyable evening.