Colon in Morse Code

The colon (:) in Morse code is ---... — dash-dash-dash-dot-dot-dot.

In International Morse Code, the colon (:) is written as ---..., made up of 3 dots and 3 dashs. Punctuation codes run five to six signals long — longer than most letters — since they're used far less often in typical text.

The colon is typically used when introducing a list or explanation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Morse code for :?

The colon (:) is written as ---... in Morse code — dash-dash-dash-dot-dot-dot.

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