Sun behind cloud ⛅
Quick answer
⛅ Sun behind cloud is an emoji in the Travel & places category, under “Weather”. People also find it by searching behind, cloud, cloudy, sun, weather.
Tap the emoji to copy it, then paste it anywhere.
Key facts
- Category
- Travel & places
- Subgroup
- Weather
- Unicode
- U+26C5
- Emoji version
- Emoji 0.6
- Year added
- 2010
- Shortcode
:partly_sunny:
Sun behind cloud ⛅: Meaning
⛅ Sun behind cloud is an emoji in the Travel & places category, under “Weather”. It became part of the emoji standard with Emoji 0.6 in 2010.
People also find it by searching behind, cloud, cloudy, sun, weather.
How to use ⛅ Sun behind cloud
Sky and weather emojis show sun, rain, snow, stars, and moons, for forecasts, moods, and good morning or good night messages.
Example messages
- Good morning ⛅
- Stay safe in the storm ⛅
Codes for developers
| Copy emoji | ⛅ | |
|---|---|---|
| Unicode | U+26C5 | |
| HTML (hex) | ⛅ | |
| HTML (decimal) | ⛅ | |
| CSS | \26C5 | |
| JavaScript | \u{26C5} | |
| JavaScript (UTF-16) | \u26C5 | |
| Python | \U000026C5 | |
| URL | %E2%9B%85 | |
| GitHub | :partly_sunny: | |
| Slack / Discord | :partly_sunny: |
Technical details
- Type
- Single character
- Code points
- 1
- UTF-16
- 1
- UTF-8
- 3 bytes
| ⛅ | U+26C5 | Sun behind cloud |
History and device support
⛅ was added to the emoji standard in Emoji 0.6 (2010). Emoji 0.6 is the original set from Japanese mobile carriers, added to Unicode 6.0 in 2010. It includes the classic faces, hearts, weather, food, and objects that made emoji popular.
It is supported on practically every phone, tablet, and computer in use today, including iPhone, Android, Windows, and Mac. Each platform draws it in its own style, so it can look slightly different on Apple, Google, Microsoft, Samsung, and WhatsApp.
How to type it
- WindowsPress Windows + . (period) and search “sun behind cloud”.
- MacPress Control + Command + Space and search “sun behind cloud”.
- iPhone · AndroidOpen the emoji keyboard and search “sun behind cloud”.
Also searched as
Related keywords
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Name in other languages
- EnglishSun behind cloud
- EspañolSol detrás de una nube
- PortuguêsSol por trás das nuvens
- FrançaisSoleil derrière les nuages
- DeutschSonne hinter Wolke
- ItalianoSole coperto
- NederlandsZon achter wolk
- РусскийСолнце за облаками
- УкраїнськаСонце за хмарою
- PolskiSłońce zza chmury
- TürkçeBulutlar ardındaki güneş
- العربيةشمس خلف السحب
- فارسیخورشید پشت ابر
- اردوبادلوں کے پیچھے چھپا سورج
- עבריתשמש מאחורי ענן
- हिन्दीबादलों के पीछे सूर्य
- বাংলামেঘের পিছনে সূর্য
- தமிழ்சூரியனை மேகம் மூடியிருக்கும் காட்சி
- తెలుగుమబ్బుల చాటు సూర్యుడు
- मराठीढगांमागील सूर्य
- Bahasa IndonesiaMatahari di balik awan
- Bahasa MelayuMatahari di sebalik awan
- Tiếng ViệtMặt trời sau đám mây
- ไทยดวงอาทิตย์หลังเมฆ
- FilipinoAraw sa likod ng ulap
- 日本語曇り時々晴れ
- 한국어구름 뒤의 해
- 简体中文阴
- 繁體中文陰天
- KiswahiliJua nyuma ya wingu
Questions and answers
What does the ⛅ Sun behind cloud emoji mean?
⛅ Sun behind cloud is an emoji in the Travel & places category, under “Weather”. People also find it by searching behind, cloud, cloudy, sun, weather.
How do I copy and paste the Sun behind cloud emoji?
Tap or click the large ⛅ at the top of this page to copy it, then paste it with Ctrl+V, Cmd+V, or a long press.
How do I type the Sun behind cloud emoji on a computer?
Press Windows + . (period) and search “sun behind cloud”. Press Control + Command + Space and search “sun behind cloud”. Open the emoji keyboard and search “sun behind cloud”.
When was the Sun behind cloud emoji added?
The Sun behind cloud emoji was added with Emoji 0.6 in 2010.
What is the Unicode for ⛅?
The Sun behind cloud emoji is U+26C5 in Unicode. In HTML, write ⛅.
Which category is the Sun behind cloud emoji in?
⛅ Sun behind cloud is in the Travel & places category, in the “Weather” subgroup, together with 47 other emojis.
Which emojis are similar to ⛅?
Emojis similar to ⛅ Sun behind cloud include 🌑 New moon, 🌒 Waxing crescent moon, 🌓 First quarter moon, 🌔 Waxing gibbous moon.
What is the Sun behind cloud emoji called in other languages?
In other languages it is called Sol detrás de una nube (Español), Soleil derrière les nuages (Français), Sonne hinter Wolke (Deutsch), बादलों के पीछे सूर्य (हिन्दी), شمس خلف السحب (العربية), 曇り時々晴れ (日本語).
How many characters is the ⛅ emoji?
⛅ is made of 1 Unicode code point(s). It counts as 1 characters in X (Twitter) and JavaScript, and takes 3 bytes in UTF-8.
What is the official name of ⛅?
Its official Unicode CLDR short name is “sun behind cloud”. Screen readers read this name aloud, and emoji keyboards use it for search.
What words are associated with ⛅?
Its official keywords are behind, cloud, cloudy, sun, weather. Typing any of them in an emoji keyboard search usually finds ⛅.
Can I use ⛅ on Instagram, WhatsApp, and TikTok?
Yes. ⛅ is a standard Unicode emoji, so it works in posts, comments, bios, and messages on Instagram, WhatsApp, TikTok, Facebook, X, Snapchat, and Discord.
Does ⛅ look the same on every phone?
No. It is the same character with the same meaning, but Apple and Google draw it differently, so it may look a little different to the person you send it to.
What is the shortcode for Sun behind cloud?
In apps like Slack, Discord, and GitHub, type :partly_sunny: to insert ⛅.
Does ⛅ work on iPhone and Android?
Yes. It has been part of the emoji standard since Emoji 0.6 (2010), so all current iPhones, Android phones, Windows, and Mac computers support it.
Can I download the Sun behind cloud emoji as PNG or SVG?
Yes. Use the download box on this page to save ⛅ in Twemoji, Noto, or OpenMoji style as PNG, WebP, or SVG, from 32 to 1024 pixels.