Good Morning in Morse Code
A greeting with a march in its step. Here is “good morning” in Morse code — press play to hear it, copy the code for a note left by the kettle, or flash it through a window as the sun comes up.
The signal light flashes in time with the sound.
Keyboard: Ctrl + Enter plays the sound · Esc stops it. This translator opened with the phrase already loaded — change the text to translate anything else.
How to write “good morning” in Morse code, letter by letter
- G --. · O --- · O --- · D -..
- M -- · O --- · R .-. · N -. · I .. · N -. · G --.
Notice that the phrase begins and ends with the same letter: G (--.) opens GOOD and closes MORNING, like a pair of brackets around the day.
One space separates letters; a slash ( / ) separates words. A dot lasts one unit, a dash three — the timing rules are the same whether you write, beep, tap or flash the phrase. Every letter above follows the ITU International Morse Code standard, the same table as our full Morse code chart.
A wake-up call in dots and dashes
Morning greetings were working messages long before they were polite ones: lighthouse keepers, ship's signallers and early telegraph offices all opened the day by exchanging greetings, because the exchange itself proved the line was alive. Sending “good morning” said two things at once — hello, and the channel works.
Today it survives as a small daily ritual: parents flash it to children at breakfast, scout groups open camp with it, and learners pick it as a first two-word phrase because its rhythm is so regular. At 20 WPM the whole greeting takes about seven seconds. Put it playing while the kettle boils, then drill it in the practice trainer until you can hear the two O's (--- ---) inside GOOD without counting.
Frequently asked questions
What is “good morning” in Morse code?
Good morning in Morse code is --. --- --- -.. / -- --- .-. -. .. -. --. — GOOD is --. --- --- -.. and MORNING is -- --- .-. -. .. -. --., with a slash marking the word gap.
What is the short form of “good morning” in Morse code?
Radio operators abbreviate it to GM: --. --. Two letters instead of eleven — on a busy frequency greetings are kept as brief as possible, and GM is understood by CW operators everywhere.
How long does it take to send “good morning” in Morse code?
At the standard speed of 20 WPM it takes about 7 seconds; at a beginner's 10 WPM, about 14 seconds. Use the speed slider on this page to slow the phrase down while you learn it, then speed it up as the rhythm settles.
Can I use “good morning” in Morse code as an alarm sound?
Yes — press Download .wav in the translator above to save the greeting as an audio file at your chosen speed and tone, then set it as an alarm or notification sound on your phone. A wake-up call with a story behind it.