Morse Code Numbers: Complete 0–9 Guide & Chart
Morse code numbers are the ten digit signals — 0 through 9 — that let operators send figures, times, and call signs over the airwaves. If you already know the A–Z alphabet, here is the good news: numbers follow one beautifully simple rule. Every digit is exactly five signals long, no exceptions. Once you see the pattern hiding inside those five signals, memorizing all ten digits takes minutes rather than days. In this guide you will find a complete morse code numbers chart, memory tricks that make each digit stick, and practical tips for reading and sending numbers. Want to hear each digit as you learn? Test every code below with DecryptMorse’s free morse code translator.
Morse Code Numbers Chart: Digits 0–9
The table below lists every morse code number from 0 to 9: the digit, its five-signal pattern, and a plain-English description of the rhythm. Say each pattern out loud as “dit” for every dot and “dah” for every dash — hearing the rhythm is the fastest way to lock the codes into memory.
| Digit | Morse Code | How It Sounds |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | ––––– | five dashes |
| 1 | •–––– | one dot, four dashes |
| 2 | ••––– | two dots, three dashes |
| 3 | •••–– | three dots, two dashes |
| 4 | ••••– | four dots, one dash |
| 5 | ••••• | five dots |
| 6 | –•••• | one dash, four dots |
| 7 | ––••• | two dashes, three dots |
| 8 | –––•• | three dashes, two dots |
| 9 | ––––• | four dashes, one dot |
Look at the logic hiding in the chart. Digits 1 through 5 begin with dots, and the dot count matches the digit: 1 has one dot, 2 has two, up to 5 with five dots. Digits 6 through 0 flip the idea — they begin with dashes that count upward instead: 6 has one dash, 7 has two, and 0 finishes with five dashes. Learn that mirror pattern and you never memorize ten random codes again.
How to Memorize Morse Code Numbers Fast
Most learners memorize each digit as an isolated fact, which is slow and fragile. Use the structure of the system instead:
- Start with the five-signal rule. Every digit is exactly five signals. If you count four or six, you misheard — listen again.
- Count the dots for 1–5. Hear dots first? Just count them. Three leading dots means 3; four means 4.
- Count the dashes for 6–0. Hear dashes first? Count those. Two leading dashes means 7; five means 0.
- Use the mirror pairs. Digits 1–4 are the reverse of 6–9: 1 (•––––) mirrors 9 (––––•), 2 mirrors 8, 3 mirrors 7, 4 mirrors 6 — while 5 (•••••) and 0 (–––––) mirror each other. Learn five codes, get the other five free.
- Practice with real numbers. Encode your birth year or street address, then decode it back. Real data sticks far better than random drills — and our morse code alphabet guide will help you mix in letters once digits feel easy.
How to Decode Morse Code Numbers to Digits
Decoding is encoding in reverse. Split the incoming signal into groups of five — a digit is always five signals, so count them off in fives — then match each group against the chart. Keep the spacing in mind: a short gap separates signals inside one digit, and a slightly longer gap separates digits from each other. That longer pause is your clue that a new digit has started.
The quickest way to check your work is a morse code number decoder: paste any dot-and-dash sequence into the translator and it converts each five-signal group into its digit instantly. Try ––––• ••••– •••–– and watch it return 943.
Morse Code Numbers 1–100: Sending Multi-Digit Numbers
There is no special “tens” system in morse code — multi-digit numbers are sent one digit at a time, each in five-signal form, with normal spacing between digits. To send 100, transmit 1, then 0, then 0: •–––– ––––– –––––. To send 2026: ••––– ––––– ••––– –•••–.
This digit-by-digit approach is how real operators handle times, frequencies, and contest exchanges. A ham radio operator sending a signal report of “599” transmits ••••• ––––• ––––•, and “1430” becomes •–––– ••••– •••–– –––––. Because every digit is a fixed five signals, the receiver always knows where one digit ends and the next begins.
Fun Practice: What Is 143 in Morse Code?
Try a classic practice number: 143. Break it into digits — 1, 4, 3 — and look up each one: 1 is •––––, 4 is ••••–, 3 is •••––. Together, 143 in morse code is •–––– ••••– •••––.
Why 143? On old numeric pagers it was shorthand for “I love you” — one letter, four letters, three letters. It is a favorite first message for new learners to tap out, and a perfect self-test: encode and decode 143 without peeking, and your digits 1, 3, and 4 are solid. Next, try your area code, then your full phone number.
Morse Code Numbers FAQs
How many dots and dashes are in each morse code number?
Exactly five signals. Every digit from 0 to 9 is a fixed five-signal sequence. That fixed length makes numbers easy to spot: letters use one to four signals, but a five-signal group is always a digit (or punctuation).
What is 0 in morse code?
Zero is five dashes: –––––. It ends the dash-building run (6 has one dash, 7 has two, 8 has three, 9 has four, 0 has five) and mirrors 5, which is five dots.
Is morse code still used today?
Yes. Ham radio operators use it daily to reach across continents, aviation beacons still identify themselves in morse, and it remains a taught emergency-signaling skill. Call signs, frequencies, and signal reports keep numbers on the air constantly.
Where can I practice morse code numbers?
Type any digits into DecryptMorse’s free morse code translator to see and hear the codes, then follow our beginner’s guide to learning morse code to add letters, timing, and real practice.
Conclusion
Morse code numbers look intimidating until you see the system: five signals per digit, dots that count up from 1 to 5, dashes that count up from 6 to 0, and mirror pairs that halve the memorizing. With the chart above and a few minutes of practice, you can read and send any number with confidence. Bookmark this page as your quick-reference morse code number chart — and when you are ready for more, our morse code alphabet guide and complete beginner’s guide will take you from digits to fluent conversation.
