What Is 9 in Morse Code?
The Morse code for 9 is ----., a sequence of 1 dot and 4 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 9 is four dashes followed by a single dot — the mirror of number 1, and the longest digit before zero.
When you hear or read “morse code 9”, “morse code for 9”, “9 morse code”, or “number 9 in morse code”, the answer is always the same five-signal pattern: ----..
Why Number 9 Is Easy to Recognise
Number 9 is almost all dashes — four long tones followed by a single quick dot at the end. Only number 0 (five dashes) is longer.
Practice: What Is the Morse Code for 9?
Select the correct Morse code for 9:
How to Tap Number 9 in Morse Code
To transmit Number 9 (----.), 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 9 in Morse Code
Nine is four dashes, then one dot — almost all long signals, ending short. The mirror of 1.
Think “DAH-DAH-DAH-DAH-dit” — four long tones followed by a single quick blip.
Frequently Asked Questions — Number 9 in Morse Code
9 in Morse code is ----.. The number 9 (nine) uses 1 dot and 4 dashes, the standard ITU pattern for the digit nine.
The Morse code for 9 is ----.. Tap the signals in sequence with a one-unit gap between each.
To send number 9: long press, then long press, then long press, then long 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 9 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 9: