Morse Code for 911
911 is three digits, not the words “nine one one.” In the US it is the emergency number; the Morse is 9-1-1 with letter gaps, not SOS. Encoded: −−−−· ·−−−− ·−−−− · about 3.9 seconds at 18 WPM.
−−−−· ·−−−− ·−−−−
Letter-by-letter Morse for 911
Every letter in “911” is shown below with its Morse. There is no word slash because this is a single word.
−−−−· ·−−−− ·−−−−
About “911” in Morse
Encoded it is −−−−· ·−−−− ·−−−− — 1 word, 3 characters (9, 1), 3 dits and 12 dahs, about 3.9 seconds at 18 WPM.
The slowest letter is 9 (−−−−·, dahdahdahdahdit). Give it full dah length.
- Morse
- −−−−· ·−−−− ·−−−−
- Dots / dashes
- 3 · / 12 −
- Characters
- 3
- At 18 WPM
- 3.9 seconds
- Longest character
- 9 (−−−−·)
How to tap “911”
- The pattern is −−−−· ·−−−− ·−−−− (dahdahdahdahdit, ditdahdahdahdah, ditdahdahdahdah). A dit is a short tap or flash; a dah is about three times longer.
- “911” is one word of 3 letters (9, 1). Gap letters by about three dits; there is no word slash.
- At 18 WPM this takes about 3.9 seconds. Give 9 (−−−−·) its full length — it is the slowest character here.
- Press Play to hear 911, or turn on the lamp and match the flashes.
Easy to mix up
In “911”, watch 1 (·−−−−) vs J (·−−−).
Morse Code for 911 — FAQ
What is the Morse code for 911?
The Morse code for “911” is −−−−· ·−−−− ·−−−−. That uses 9, 1.
How do you tap or flash 911 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 911 take to send?
At 18 WPM, “911” takes about 3.9 seconds. At 12 WPM the same −−−−· ·−−−− ·−−−− pattern is slower but the dit/dah ratios stay identical.
Which letter in 911 is hardest in Morse?
9 is the longest character in “911”: −−−−· (dahdahdahdahdit).
Is 911 the same as SOS?
No. “911” is −−−−· ·−−−− ·−−−−. SOS is the separate prosign ···−−−···.
Related Morse lookups
Other high-intent translations — each page has its own Morse, timing, and breakdown.