Good Luck in Morse Code

Daniel Reeves, Morse Code Editor & Radio Telegraphy Specialist
Written and reviewed by Daniel Reeves
Morse Code Editor & Radio Telegraphy Specialist ·

--. --- --- -.. / .-.. ..- -.-. -.-

"Good luck" is the phrase of encouragement before a big moment — an exam, a game, a new venture. In Morse it reads --. --- --- -.. / .-.. ..- -.-. -.- . It shares the dash-heavy "good" with the daily greetings, then adds "luck," giving you a familiar opening and a punchy finish. It's a popular, upbeat message to send someone facing a challenge.

Letter-by-Letter Breakdown

LetterMorseSound (di / dah)
G--.dah-dah-dit
O---dah-dah-dah
O---dah-dah-dah
D-..dah-di-dit
/word gap
L.-..di-dah-di-dit
U..-di-di-dah
C-.-.dah-di-dah-dit
K-.-dah-di-dah

The well-known "good" (--. --- --- -..) leads with its two three-dash O's, then "luck" runs .-.. ..- -.-. -.-, ending on the dash-dot-dash of K. "Luck" leans toward longer signals at the close, so the phrase finishes with a firm, confident snap rather than trailing off — fitting for a word of encouragement.

8 letters·26 signal elements·11 dots·15 dashes·~5.9 sec at 20 WPM

How to Send “Good Luck” in Morse Code

"Good luck" makes an encouraging coded note for someone heading into a challenge — tuck the pattern into a card with its translation, or flash it as a send-off. It reuses the "good" you already know from the greetings, so it's quick to add to your repertoire. The strong K ending gives it a decisive, motivating rhythm.

Type it

Enter "Good Luck" in any Morse translator to see --. --- --- -.. / .-.. ..- -.-. -.- appear instantly — the fastest way to check the pattern.

Tap it

Tap the rhythm on a hand or table: short taps for dots, longer presses for dashes, with a clear pause between letters.

Blink it

Signal it with your eyes or a subtle nod — quick for a dot, held for a dash — a silent way to pass "Good Luck" across a room.

Flash it

Use a flashlight or phone light: a brief flash is a dot, a long flash is a dash. Press Play above to hear the timing first.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is "good luck" in Morse code?+

"Good luck" in Morse code is --. --- --- -.. / .-.. ..- -.-. -.- . It pairs the familiar dash-heavy "good" (--. --- --- -..) with "luck," which ends firmly on the dash-dot-dash of K — giving the whole phrase a confident, decisive finish.

Is "good luck" related to the "good morning" family in Morse code?+

Yes. "Good luck" shares the identical first word, "good" (--. --- --- -..), with "good morning," "good evening," and "good night." Learning that dash-heavy word once means you only need to add the second word to send any greeting or well-wish in the "good ___" family.

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