What Is 8 in Morse Code?
The Morse code for 8 is ---.., a sequence of 2 dots and 3 dashes. In international Morse code (the ITU standard), every digit from 0 to 9 uses exactly five signals — a mix of dots (·) and dashes (−). Number 8 is three dashes followed by two dots — the mirror of number 2.
When you hear or read “morse code 8”, “morse code for 8”, “8 morse code”, or “number 8 in morse code”, the answer is always the same five-signal pattern: ---...
Why Number 8 Is Easy to Recognise
Number 8 starts with three long tones followed by two quick dots — the inverse of number 2. The triple-dash opening is its signature.
Practice: What Is the Morse Code for 8?
Select the correct Morse code for 8:
How to Tap Number 8 in Morse Code
To transmit Number 8 (---..), use this sequence:
ITU Timing Rules
- Dot (·) = 1 unit
- Dash (−) = 3 units (3× longer)
- Signal gap = 1 unit
- Letter gap = 3 units
- Word gap = 7 units
Timing Reference Table
| Speed | Dot | Dash | Letter gap | Word gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 wpm | 240ms | 720ms | 720ms | 1680ms |
| 10 wpm | 120ms | 360ms | 360ms | 840ms |
| 17 wpm (this page) | 70ms | 210ms | 210ms | 490ms |
| 20 wpm | 60ms | 180ms | 180ms | 420ms |
How to Remember Number 8 in Morse Code
Eight is three dashes, then two dots — the mirror of 2.
Think “DAH-DAH-DAH-di-dit” — three long tones followed by two quick blips.
Frequently Asked Questions — Number 8 in Morse Code
8 in Morse code is ---... The number 8 (eight) uses 2 dots and 3 dashes, the standard ITU pattern for the digit eight.
The Morse code for 8 is ---... Tap the signals in sequence with a one-unit gap between each.
To send number 8: long press, then long press, then long press, then short press, then short press. All Morse digits use exactly 5 signals.
All Morse digits use exactly 5 signals by ITU standard, making them easy to distinguish from letters (1–4 signals) during transmission.
Number 8 is ---... Lower digits have more dots at the start; higher digits have more dashes. This systematic pattern makes numbers easier to learn as a sequence.
Related Morse Code Numbers
Other 5-signal digits often confused with number 8: