Morse Code for 999
999 is the UK (and several other) emergency number as three nines. Each 9 is four dahs and a dit, so the whole signal is long and dah-heavy. Encoded: −−−−· −−−−· −−−−· · about 3.9 seconds at 18 WPM.
−−−−· −−−−· −−−−·
Letter-by-letter Morse for 999
Every letter in “999” is shown below with its Morse. There is no word slash because this is a single word.
−−−−· −−−−· −−−−·
About “999” in Morse
Encoded it is −−−−· −−−−· −−−−· — 1 word, 3 characters (9), 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 “999”
- The pattern is −−−−· −−−−· −−−−· (dahdahdahdahdit, dahdahdahdahdit, dahdahdahdahdit). A dit is a short tap or flash; a dah is about three times longer.
- “999” is one word of 3 letters (9). 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 999, or turn on the lamp and match the flashes.
Morse Code for 999 — FAQ
What is the Morse code for 999?
The Morse code for “999” is −−−−· −−−−· −−−−·. That uses 9.
How do you tap or flash 999 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 999 take to send?
At 18 WPM, “999” takes about 3.9 seconds. At 12 WPM the same −−−−· −−−−· −−−−· pattern is slower but the dit/dah ratios stay identical.
Which letter in 999 is hardest in Morse?
9 is the longest character in “999”: −−−−· (dahdahdahdahdit).
Is 999 the same as SOS?
No. “999” is −−−−· −−−−· −−−−·. SOS is the separate prosign ···−−−···.
Related Morse lookups
Other high-intent translations — each page has its own Morse, timing, and breakdown.