Good Night in Morse Code
“Good night” in Morse code is --. --- --- -.. / -. .. --. .... -. On the radio it is shortened to GN (--. -.). Play it, copy it, or learn the sign-offs operators use at the end of the night.
What Does Good Night Look Like in Morse Code?
G O O D / N I G H T
Good night has 9 letters and 24 signals (11 dots and 13 dashes). GOOD is almost all dashes, while NIGHT is mostly dots, so the phrase speeds up in the second word. It takes about 7.4 seconds at 15 words per minute. Send your own message with the Morse code translator.
Letter-by-Letter Breakdown
| Letter | Morse | Typed | Signals | Sounds like |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | – – · | --. | 1 dot, 2 dashes | dah-dah-dit |
| O | – – – | --- | 3 dashes | dah-dah-dah |
| D | – · · | -.. | 2 dots, 1 dash | dah-di-dit |
| N | – · | -. | 1 dot, 1 dash | dah-dit |
| I | · · | .. | 2 dots | di-dit |
| H | · · · · | .... | 4 dots | di-di-di-dit |
| T | – | - | 1 dash | dah |
G appears in both words, and GOOD contains O twice. H (four dots) is the easiest letter to miscount, so listen for the even, rapid rhythm. The full set is on the Morse code alphabet chart.
Short Ways to Say Good Night and Goodbye
“GN” (good night)
--. -. · the standard short form
“GB” (goodbye)
--. -... · a short farewell
“CUL” (see you later)
-.-. ..- .-.. · used when you expect to talk again
“73” (best regards)
--... ...-- · the classic radio sign-off
A late-night radio contact often ends with something like “TNX FER QSO GN 73”, which means thanks for the contact, good night, best regards. Thank you in Morse code explains TNX, and the abbreviations page covers 73 and other sign-offs.
How to Send Good Night Without Speaking
By tapping
Tap GN on a wall or a shoulder: long-long-short, pause, long-short. The tapping and blinking guide explains how long to pause between letters.
By blinking
GN needs only 5 blinks, which works well as a quiet good night across a dark room.
With a light
Flash GN with a bedroom light or phone torch before lights out. Keep the dashes about three times longer than the dot.
As sound
Whistle or hum “dah-dah-dit, dah-dit”. Use the slow play button above to hear the rhythm first.
How Long Does Good Night Take to Send?
Good night takes 93 units: 47 for GOOD, 39 for NIGHT, and a 7-unit gap between the words. GN alone takes 17 units. The Morse code timing guide explains how a unit is measured.
| Speed | One unit | Time to send |
|---|---|---|
| 5 WPM | 240 ms | 22.3 s |
| 10 WPM | 120 ms | 11.2 s |
| 15 WPM | 80 ms | 7.4 s |
| 20 WPM | 60 ms | 5.6 s |
| 25 WPM | 48 ms | 4.5 s |
Where People Use Good Night in Morse Code
Bedtime messages
Parents and partners tap or flash GN as a goodnight signal, a short ritual that children learn quickly.
Long-distance couples
A good night text written in dots and dashes is a common daily message between partners in different time zones.
Ham radio sign-offs
GN and 73 close many evening contacts. Morse code in ham radio walks through a full exchange.
Jewelry and keepsakes
Bracelets and night lights sometimes spell GN or GOOD NIGHT. Check the Morse code jewelry formatting guide before ordering.
Good Night in Morse Code in Other Languages
Morse code sends letters, not words, so the same message can be much shorter or longer depending on the language. In this table the shortest is Portuguese “Boa noite” at 73 units and the longest is Spanish “Buenas noches” at 109 units. English takes 93 units.
| Language | Word | Morse code | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Good night | --. --- --- -.. / -. .. --. .... - | 93 |
| Spanish | Buenas noches | -... ..- . -. .- ... / -. --- -.-. .... . ... | 109 |
| French | Bonne nuit | -... --- -. -. . / -. ..- .. - | 77 |
| German | Gute Nacht | --. ..- - . / -. .- -.-. .... - | 79 |
| Italian | Buonanotte | -... ..- --- -. .- -. --- - - . | 87 |
| Portuguese | Boa noite | -... --- .- / -. --- .. - . | 73 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you say good night in Morse code?
“Good night” in Morse code is --. --- --- -.. / -. .. --. .... -. Send GOOD, leave a word gap, then send NIGHT.
What does GN mean in Morse code?
GN means good night. It is sent as --. -. and is a standard short farewell on amateur radio.
How do you say goodbye in Morse code?
Goodbye is often shortened to GB (--. -...). Radio operators also end with 73 (--... ...--), meaning best regards.
How many dots and dashes are in good night?
Good night has 24 signals: 11 dots and 13 dashes across 9 letters.
How long does good night take to send in Morse code?
Good night is 93 timing units long, about 7.4 seconds at 15 words per minute or 5.6 seconds at 20 words per minute.
What is good morning in Morse code?
“Good morning” in Morse code is --. --- --- -.. / -- --- .-. -. .. -. --., shortened to GM. See good morning in Morse code.