four o’clock

The clock emoji indicates the time of four o'clock. Many people frequently use it to express everyday appointments and time references.

It's commonly used to indicate when school or academy classes end. 4 PM is a popular meeting time for friends as it's when many students worldwide get out of school.

The clock emoji has established itself as a communication tool that conveys an analog sentiment in the digital age. Especially on social media, it's preferred over numbers as a more intuitive and friendly way to share schedules and appointment times.

Globally, 4 PM is also famous as 'tea time'. This custom, which originated from British afternoon tea culture, has now merged with modern café culture to become a symbol of afternoon break time for many office workers.