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Sun Symbol (☀)

The sun symbol is ☀. ☀ is U+2600 BLACK SUN WITH RAYS. It can appear as a monochrome text symbol or an emoji-style sun depending on the platform and variation settings.

Character
Unicode
U+2600

Sun Symbol Copy and Paste

Select Copy to place ☀ on the clipboard. Paste with Ctrl+V on Windows, Command+V on Mac, or the Paste command on mobile.

Copy the sun symbol One click copies the exact Unicode character.
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    Press the button to copy ☀.

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    Place the cursor

    Open the message, document, form, or profile where you need it.

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    Paste

    Use Ctrl+V, Command+V, or the mobile Paste command.

MessagesWeather or status labelsSocial textAccessible emoji content

What Is the Sun Symbol?

☀ is U+2600 BLACK SUN WITH RAYS. It can appear as a monochrome text symbol or an emoji-style sun depending on the platform and variation settings.

Messages

Weather or status labels

Social text

Accessible emoji content

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How to Type the Sun Symbol

Choose your device or app to insert the sun symbol without copying it from another page.

Sun Symbol on Windows

In Microsoft Word, type 2600 and press Alt+X. In other Windows apps, use Character Map or copy ☀ from this page.

Sun Symbol on Mac

Open Character Viewer with Control+Command+Space and search for “black sun with rays.”

Sun Symbol on iPhone and iPad

Use the Copy button to copy ☀, then paste it into the target app. Save a text-replacement shortcut only if the exact sequence is preserved.

Sun Symbol on Android

Use the Copy button to copy ☀, then paste it into the target app. Keyboard and emoji menus vary by device.

Sun Symbol on Chromebook

Copy ☀ from this page and press Ctrl+V. A supported character picker may also be available.

Sun Symbol on Microsoft Word

Paste ☀ into Word. For a single BMP character, Word can also convert its hexadecimal code with Alt+X.

Sun Symbol on Google Docs

Paste ☀ into Google Docs, or use Insert > Special characters and search by the Unicode name or page title.

Sun Symbol Unicode and HTML Codes

Use these values when you need the sun symbol in HTML, CSS, source code, or a character reference.

Unicode U+2600
Unicode name BLACK SUN WITH RAYS
HTML decimal
HTML hex
CSS escape 2600

How to Use and Format the Sun Symbol

Format ☀ according to its role as sun notation. ☀ is U+2600 BLACK SUN WITH RAYS. It can appear as a monochrome text symbol or an emoji-style sun depending on the platform and variation settings. For the sun symbol, do not choose a character only because it looks similar to another glyph; verify U+2600 and keep the complete sequence together.

This page covers the copyable Unicode sun character, not cultural sun emblems such as the Zia or Taíno sun and not a full article on sun symbolism. For web content containing the sun symbol, literal UTF-8 text is preferred when the font supports it; complete decimal or hexadecimal references are also valid. When the sun symbol conveys an action, category, identity, hazard, measurement, or other essential information, pair it with readable text and an accessible name rather than relying on shape alone.

  • Add a visible weather or daylight label when meaning matters.

  • Test text and emoji presentation in the target app.

  • Use the exact cultural emblem instead of ☀ when a culture-specific symbol is intended.

  • Use the exact encoded form U+2600 for sun symbol content.

  • Use UTF-8 text or complete numeric character references when publishing ☀ on the web.

  • Test ☀ in the target font, application, and screen-reader workflow.

  • Keep a visible text label near ☀ when readers may not recognize the glyph.

Sun Symbol Examples

  • Sunny weather ☀
  • Daylight: ☀
  • Forecast: 24 °C ☀
  • Sun icon label: ☀ Sun
  • Unicode reference: U+2600 ☀
  • Unicode sequence for Sun Symbol: U+2600
  • HTML decimal: ☀
  • HTML hexadecimal: ☀
  • CSS escapes: 2600
  • Accessible text label: Sun Symbol

Common Sun Symbol Mistakes

  • Assuming ☀ has identical color and ray design on every platform.
  • Using ☀ as the only accessible weather description.
  • Calling ☀ a specific cultural sun emblem without evidence.
  • Confusing the text symbol with the emoji sequence ☀️.
  • Replacing the sun symbol with a lookalike without checking the code point or sequence.
  • Assuming the sun symbol has exactly the same glyph in every font and operating system.
  • Converting the sun symbol to an image when selectable and searchable text is required.
  • Using ☀ as the only accessible name of an interactive control.

More About the Sun Symbol

Sun Symbol uses ☀, U+2600 BLACK SUN WITH RAYS. The character can appear in weather labels, daylight references, messages, and compact status text.

Presentation varies. A platform may show a monochrome text glyph or a colored emoji-style sun, and variation selectors can influence the result. The underlying Unicode identity remains the same even when vendor artwork changes.

The page is not a reference for every cultural sun emblem, national design, religious symbol, or astronomical diagram. Custom weather icons and brand graphics may also use different artwork. This URL stays with the copyable text character.

In a forecast or interface, pair ☀ with wording such as “Sunny” or “Daylight.” That label communicates the status to readers who do not recognize the glyph and to assistive technology.

Unicode Emoji and accessibility references support the encoded identity and presentation guidance. The page does not add weather forecasting or cultural interpretation beyond those sources.

Practical strings already approved for Sun Symbol include Sunny weather ☀, Daylight: ☀, Forecast: 24 °C ☀, Sun icon label: ☀ Sun, and Unicode reference: U+2600 ☀. For Sun Symbol, they are drawn from messages, weather or status labels, social text, and accessible emoji content and should remain available as regression tests after any content or template update.

For encoded output on Sun Symbol, confirm that ☀ still resolves to U+2600. The Sun Symbol rules state: Add a visible weather or daylight label when meaning matters. Test text and emoji presentation in the target app. Use the exact cultural emblem instead of ☀ when a culture-specific symbol is intended. Verification sources for Sun Symbol include Unicode, W3C/WCAG, and WHATWG HTML, with sun, Black Sun With Rays, Sunshine Symbol, and White sun with rays retained as lookup terminology.

Sun Symbol FAQ

What is the sun symbol?

☀ is U+2600 BLACK SUN WITH RAYS. It can appear as a monochrome text symbol or an emoji-style sun depending on the platform and variation settings.

What is the Unicode for ☀?

The encoded form is U+2600: BLACK SUN WITH RAYS.

How do I type ☀?

Windows: In Microsoft Word, type 2600 and press Alt+X. In other Windows apps, use Character Map or copy ☀ from this page. Mac: Open Character Viewer with Control+Command+Space and search for “black sun with rays.”

Why does ☀ sometimes look like an emoji?

Platform and variation-selector behavior can request text or emoji presentation.

Is ☀ the Zia sun symbol?

No. ☀ is the Unicode BLACK SUN WITH RAYS character, not a substitute for a specific cultural emblem.