Why Is There a Moon Icon on My iPhone? How to Turn Off Do Not Disturb Mode

Learn why a moon icon appears on your iPhone and how to disable Do Not Disturb mode to receive calls and notifications again.

440 views

A moon icon on your iPhone indicates that Do Not Disturb (DND) mode is enabled. This silences calls, alerts, and notifications. To turn it off, swipe down from the top right corner (iPhone X and later) or up from the bottom (iPhone 8 and earlier) to access the Control Center, and tap the moon icon until it is no longer highlighted.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What does the moon icon mean on my iPhone? The moon icon indicates that Do Not Disturb mode is active, silencing calls, alerts, and notifications on your iPhone.
  2. How do I turn off Do Not Disturb mode on my iPhone? Access the Control Center by swiping down from the top right corner (iPhone X and later) or swiping up from the bottom (iPhone 8 and earlier), then tap the moon icon to disable Do Not Disturb mode.
  3. Does Do Not Disturb affect alarms on my iPhone? No, alarms will still sound even when Do Not Disturb mode is turned on.
  4. Can I schedule Do Not Disturb mode on my iPhone? Yes, you can schedule Do Not Disturb in your iPhone settings to automatically enable it during specific times.

Watch More

If you found this guide helpful, check out our related articles on iPhone settings and tricks, including how to customize your Control Center and manage notifications for a more seamless user experience.

  1. What Does the Moon Symbol on Your iPhone Mean? Explained Learn why the moon symbol appears on your iPhone and how to enable or disable Do Not Disturb mode for uninterrupted focus and rest.
  2. How to Remove the Moon Icon from Your iPhone Screen (Disable Do Not Disturb) Learn how to quickly remove the moon icon by turning off Do Not Disturb mode on your iPhone with simple steps for all models.