sun behind large cloud Emoji
๐ฅ๏ธ ยท U+1F325 U+FE0F ยท Emoji 0.7
What does the sun behind large cloud emoji mean?
Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 ยท Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard
Overcast weather is often represented by the sun behind large cloud emoji, symbolizing a day that is not entirely sunny, which is its most common real-world use. The literal definition of ๐ฅ๏ธ is a sun that is partially covered by a large cloud, indicating that the sun is still visible but its light is blocked by the cloud. Figuratively, it can represent a partial or mixed situation, where something is not entirely positive or negative. In slang, it may be used to describe a person's mood or emotions that are not entirely sunny or optimistic.
How the sun behind large cloud emoji is used
Social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok frequently feature the sun behind large cloud emoji in captions and comments to describe the weather or a person's mood. Texting and messaging apps also see a significant use of ๐ฅ๏ธ, particularly among younger generations who use it to add a touch of personality to their messages. The tone of the emoji can vary depending on the context, ranging from neutral to slightly negative, and its usage may differ across platforms, with some using it more frequently than others. In online communities, ๐ฅ๏ธ can be used to express a sense of melancholy or to describe a gloomy day.
sun behind large cloud emoji examples
- Just got to the beach and it's ๐ฅ๏ธ, guess I won't get a tan today
- Woke up feeling ๐ฅ๏ธ, need a coffee to brighten up my day
How to copy the sun behind large cloud emoji
To use the sun behind large cloud emoji, tap the Copy button above, then paste it (long-press then Paste on mobile, or Ctrl+V / Cmd+V on desktop) anywhere you can type: messages, captions, usernames, bios and documents. It copies the real Unicode character (U+1F325 U+FE0F), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.
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How the sun behind large cloud emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.



sun behind large cloud Emoji Details
| Emoji | ๐ฅ๏ธ |
| Name | sun behind large cloud |
| Category | Travel & Places |
| Codepoints | U+1F325 U+FE0F |
| Shortcode | :sun_behind_large_cloud: |
| Emoji version | 0.7 |
| Unicode version | 0.7 |
sun behind large cloud Emoji FAQ
Overcast weather is often represented by the sun behind large cloud emoji, symbolizing a day that is not entirely sunny, which is its most common real-world use. The literal definition of ๐ฅ๏ธ is a sun that is partially covered by a large cloud, indicating that the sun is still visible but its light is blocked by the cloud.
Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ๐ฅ๏ธ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.
It is U+1F325 U+FE0F, introduced in Emoji version 0.7 (Unicode 0.7). Its shortcode is :sun_behind_large_cloud:.
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