Colon in Morse Code
The colon in Morse code is ---... Use it for supported times, labels, and short text where the colon is part of the written message.
Direct answer
ColonThe colon in Morse code is ---... Use it for supported times, labels, and short text where the colon is part of the written message.
Plain text
:
Morse
---...
Rhythm
dah-dah-dah-di-di-dit
Quick breakdown
: maps to ---....
Colon Morse breakdown
The colon is punctuation. MorseWords encodes it as its own separated group, not as a word gap or letter.
Character-level breakdown
:
---...
: maps to ---....
Using a colon in Morse
Use the exact pattern, then check the spacing before copying it into another app or permanent design.
Times and labels
ChartUse colon punctuation in compact text such as TIME: 10:30 when the mark is part of the source text.
Spacing around it
SpacingKeep the colon pattern separated from nearby letters or numbers so it decodes as punctuation.
If you are sharing Morse through an app that may not support punctuation, consider spelling the label out instead.
Colon examples
These examples keep the pattern in useful message contexts.
TIME: 10:30
TIME: 10:30
- .. -- . ---... / .---- ----- ---... ...-- -----
A practical time-style example with two supported colon marks.
QTH: HOME
QTH: HOME
--.- - .... ---... / .... --- -- .
A label-style example where the colon separates the prompt from the value.
A: B
A: B
.- ---... / -...
A short copy test that makes the colon pattern easy to locate.
Common mistakes
Check these details before copying the result into a message, worksheet, gift, or practice drill.
Merging with numbers
In time strings, keep ---... separated from each number group before decoding.
Colon is ---... while semicolon is -.-.-. They are both punctuation, but the patterns differ.
Assuming every app supports it
MorseWords supports colon punctuation, but another decoder may omit it or use a smaller punctuation set.
Colon in Morse Code FAQ
Quick answers for spacing, supported characters, and decoding pasted Morse.
What is a colon in Morse code?>
A colon in Morse code is ---...
Can MorseWords encode times with colons?>
Yes. A string such as TIME: 10:30 uses supported letters, numbers, spaces, and colon punctuation.
Is colon Morse the same as semicolon Morse?>
No. Colon is ---..., while semicolon is -.-.-.
Why did my colon not decode somewhere else?>
The other tool may not support colon punctuation, or the copied Morse may have lost spacing around the colon group.
