Morse Code for 88
88 means “love and kisses” on the air. It is two eights (dah-dah-dah-dit-dit each), not the letters XOXO. Encoded: −−−·· −−−·· · about 2.3 seconds at 18 WPM.
−−−·· −−−··
Letter-by-letter Morse for 88
Every letter in “88” is shown below with its Morse. There is no word slash because this is a single word.
−−−·· −−−··
About “88” in Morse
Encoded it is −−−·· −−−·· — 1 word, 2 characters (8), 4 dits and 6 dahs, about 2.3 seconds at 18 WPM.
The slowest letter is 8 (−−−··, dahdahdahditdit). Give it full dah length.
- Morse
- −−−·· −−−··
- Dots / dashes
- 4 · / 6 −
- Characters
- 2
- At 18 WPM
- 2.3 seconds
- Longest character
- 8 (−−−··)
How to tap “88”
- The pattern is −−−·· −−−·· (dahdahdahditdit, dahdahdahditdit). A dit is a short tap or flash; a dah is about three times longer.
- “88” is one word of 2 letters (8). Gap letters by about three dits; there is no word slash.
- At 18 WPM this takes about 2.3 seconds. Give 8 (−−−··) its full length — it is the slowest character here.
- Press Play to hear 88, or turn on the lamp and match the flashes.
Morse Code for 88 — FAQ
What is the Morse code for 88?
The Morse code for “88” is −−−·· −−−··. That uses 8.
How do you tap or flash 88 in Morse?
Match −−−·· −−−··: short for each dit, about three times as long for each dah. Press Play on this page, then copy the same timing with a tap, whistle, or flashlight.
How long does 88 take to send?
At 18 WPM, “88” takes about 2.3 seconds. At 12 WPM the same −−−·· −−−·· pattern is slower but the dit/dah ratios stay identical.
Which letter in 88 is hardest in Morse?
8 is the longest character in “88”: −−−·· (dahdahdahditdit).
Why do people send 88 in Morse?
88 means “love and kisses” on the air. It is two eights (dah-dah-dah-dit-dit each), not the letters XOXO.
Related Morse lookups
Other high-intent translations — each page has its own Morse, timing, and breakdown.