Mayday in Morse Code

-- .- -.-- -.. .- -.--
Hear "mayday" in Morse code
6
Dots
11
Dashes
6
Characters

Character Breakdown

LetterMorse Code
M--
A.-
Y-.--
D-..
A.-
Y-.--

How to Signal Mayday in Morse Code

To transmit Mayday in Morse code, send each letter as its Morse sequence. A dot (·) is a short signal, and a dash (—) is three times as long as a dot. Between letters, pause for the length of 3 dots. Between words, pause for the length of 7 dots.

M: -- | A: .- | Y: -.-- | D: -.. | A: .- | Y: -.--

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mayday in Morse code?

Mayday in Morse code is: -- .- -.-- -.. .- -.--

How do you signal "Mayday" in Morse code?

To signal "Mayday" in Morse: M is --, A is .-, Y is -.--, D is -.., A is .-, Y is -.--.

How long does it take to transmit "Mayday" in Morse code?

At 15 WPM, "Mayday" takes approximately 4 seconds to transmit in Morse code.

Morse Code Alphabet Chart

A
.-
B
-...
C
-.-.
D
-..
E
.
F
..-.
G
--.
H
....
I
..
J
.---
K
-.-
L
.-..
M
--
N
-.
O
---
P
.--.
Q
--.-
R
.-.
S
...
T
-
U
..-
V
...-
W
.--
X
-..-
Y
-.--
Z
--..