Help in Morse Code
"Help" in Morse code is .... . .-.. .--..
Letter by letter
| Letter | Morse |
|---|---|
| H | .... |
| E | . |
| L | .-.. |
| P | .--. |
Together: .... . .-.. .--..
HELP vs. SOS — which should you send?
If you're actually in danger, send SOS (... --- ...), not the word "help." SOS is the recognized international distress signal — it's shorter, sent as one unmistakable run, and far more people recognize it. Spelling out H-E-L-P is longer and easier to miss or misread. Learn SOS on its own page.
That said, knowing "help" in Morse code is useful for practice, puzzles, and messages — it's a short, common word that's easy to recognize by rhythm.
How to send it
Send each letter as its dots and dashes with a short gap between letters: di-di-di-dit (H), dit (E), di-dah-di-dit (L), di-dah-dah-dit (P). You can hear the rhythm with the audio tool or flash it with the light tool.
Frequently asked questions
What is "help" in Morse code?
.... . .-.. .--. — H is ...., E is ., L is .-.., and P is .--..
Should I send HELP or SOS in an emergency?
Send SOS (... --- ...). It's the international distress signal — shorter, clearer, and widely recognized.
How do I signal help with a light? For real emergencies, flash SOS: three short, three long, three short. Use the light tool to see the pattern.
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