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Morse Code Chart
The complete International Morse code (ITU-R M.1677-1). A dash lasts three times as long as a dot. Morse has no upper or lower case — ·− is both A and a. Tap any code to copy it.
Letters
Numbers
Punctuation & Symbols
- . period
- , comma
- ? question mark
- ' apostrophe
- ! exclamation
- / slash
- ( open paren
- ) close paren
- & ampersand
- : colon
- ; semicolon
- = equals
- + plus
- - hyphen
- _ underscore
- " quote
- $ dollar
- @ at sign
Prosigns & Abbreviations
- SOS distress (sent as one)
- AR end of message
- SK end of contact
- BT new paragraph
- KN named station only
- CQ calling anyone
Chart questions
Is Morse code still used today?
Yes. Amateur radio operators hold Morse (CW) conversations daily — it remains one of the most reliable modes for weak-signal, long-distance contacts. Navies still train signal-lamp operators, aviation beacons identify themselves in Morse, and its two-symbol simplicity makes it a proven accessibility input method.
What is SOS in Morse code?
SOS is ··· −−− ··· — three dots, three dashes, three dots, sent as one continuous sign with no letter gaps. Adopted internationally in 1906, it was chosen for its unmistakable rhythm; the letters don't stand for anything.
How do numbers work in Morse code?
Every digit is exactly five elements. The count of dots at the start descends as numbers rise: 1 is ·−−−− , 2 is ··−−− , up to 5 which is all dots (·····), then 6 (−····) through 0 (−−−−−) mirror the pattern with dashes. Once you see the system, you know all ten.