Learn to send this friendly greeting with perfect timing and clarity.
. dots, - dashes, space between letters, / between words. SOS = ... --- ...#. Example: .... . .-.. .-.. --- = HELLO
Looking for the exact way to write hello in Morse code? It's:
.... . .-.. .-.. ---
That's five letters sent as dots and dashes with short pauses in between. Morse is an international standard, so this spelling works the same on the radio, flashlight, or tapping on a surface.
Put together with a single space between letters: .... . .-.. .-.. ---
| Dot | = 1 unit |
| Dash | = 3 units |
| Within a letter | = 1 unit pause |
| Between letters | = 3 units pause |
| Between words | = 7 units pause |
So for "hello" tap or flash: .... (pause) . (pause) .-.. (pause) .-.. (pause) ---. Keep the rhythm steady; clarity matters more than speed.
The letter O is ---; the numeral 0 is ----- (five dashes).
L is .-.., while R is .-..
If you skip the 3-unit gap between letters, .... . can sound like a different pattern. Count in your head to keep spacing consistent.
Use the player at the top of this page to hear the audio, then echo it back immediately to lock in the timing.
Dots are quick blinks; dashes are longer. Count "one" for dots and "one-two-three" for dashes.
On paper, group letters with spaces so your brain learns the chunks: H | E | L | L | O.
Sometimes you want something shorter. Hi is only two letters: .... .. See the quick guide here: Hi in Morse Code.
For friendly or romantic notes, people often ask for I Love You in Morse Code, great for bracelets, rings, or hidden messages.
And for basic courtesy in tough situations, learn Help in Morse Code so you can signal clearly if needed.
| Language | Phrase | Morse Code |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | HOLA | .... --- .-.. .- |
| French | BONJOUR | -... --- -. .--- --- ..- .-. |
| Italian | CIAO | -.-. .. .- --- |
| Japanese | KONNICHIWA | -.- --- -. -. .. -.-. .... .. .-- .- |
Practice sending custom names and phrases with our interactive Morse Code Translator.
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