Morse Code Numbers — 0 to 9
All ten digits in International Morse code. Each number is a neat five-element pattern. Click any number to hear it.
The pattern behind the numbers
Morse numbers are beautifully systematic. Start at 1 =.----: one dot followed by four dashes. Each step up swaps one more dash for a dot — 2 = ..---, 3 = ...--, 4 = ....- — until 5 = ....., all dots. From 6 the dashes return from the front: 6 = -...., climbing to 9 = ----. and 0 = -----, five dashes. Once you see the sweep, the whole set is easy to recall.
Using numbers in messages
Because every digit is five elements long, numbers take noticeably longer to send than short letters like E or T. In real traffic, operators often spell out figures carefully and may repeat them to avoid errors. To practise mixing numbers with words, type a phrase like a date or a callsign into the English to Morse translator and press Play. For the letters, see the Morse code letters page.
Frequently asked questions
How are numbers written in Morse code?
Each digit 0–9 is a fixed five-element pattern. They follow a logical sweep: 1 is one dot then four dashes (.----), and each higher digit replaces one more dash with a dot, until 5 is all dots (.....). From 6 to 0 the pattern reverses, adding dashes back, with 0 as five dashes (-----).
Why are Morse numbers five elements long?
Numbers are sent less often than letters, so they were given uniform five-element codes that are unambiguous and easy to count. The regular structure also makes them quick to memorise.
Are there shorter "cut numbers" in Morse code?
Yes. Experienced operators sometimes use abbreviated "cut numbers" on the air — for example T for 0 and N for 9 — to save time, but these are informal shortcuts, not part of the official standard.
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