🧭 Compass Emoji

Technical Details

Name

Compass

Short Name

:compass:

Unicode

U+1F9ED

Unicode Version

11.0

Release Year

2018

Subcategory

Place Map

Platform Support

Apple Google Twitter Facebook

Has Skin Tones

No

Platform Renderings

Unicode standard sample

Unicode

COMPASS emoji in Apple's design style - Unicode 1F9ED

Apple Style

COMPASS emoji in Google's design style - Unicode 1F9ED

Google Style

COMPASS emoji in Twitter's design style - Unicode 1F9ED

Twitter Style

COMPASS emoji in Facebook's design style - Unicode 1F9ED

Facebook Style

SVG Code

<svg width="128" height="128" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg">
  <text
    x="64"
    y="64"
    font-size="96"
    text-anchor="middle"
    dominant-baseline="middle"
    font-family="serif"
  >🧭</text>
</svg>

Emoji Meaning

Meaning

A compass visually represented as a traditional magnetic compass with a round dial, typically colored in black and white, with a red or blue needle pointing north. The design includes cardinal directions (N, S, E, W) around the dial. Officially designated as a symbol for navigation, orientation, and exploration, often used to indicate direction or the act of finding one's way.

Common Uses

  • Indicating direction or orientation: 'We need to head north 🧭'
  • Symbolizing exploration or discovery: 'Ready for an adventure 🧭'
  • Referring to navigation tools or apps: 'Use the compass app to find your way 🧭'

Example Sentences

  • For our hike, we'll need a map and a compass 🧭
  • He pulled out his compass 🧭 to check the direction
  • The compass 🧭 on my phone helped me navigate the city

Frequently Asked Questions