Hours Calculator
Calculate the number of hours and minutes worked between a start time and end time. Handles overnight shifts.
Gross Hours
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Net Hours (after break) —
Decimal Hours —
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter your start hour and start minute (24-hour format).
- Enter your end hour and end minute.
- Optionally enter a break duration in minutes.
- Results show total hours, net hours after break, and decimal hours.
Formula
Duration = End Time − Start Time (adjusted for overnight)
Net Hours = Duration − Break minutes
Example
Example: Start 09:00, End 17:30, Break 45 min → Gross 8h 30min, Net 7h 45min (7.75 hours).
Frequently Asked Questions
- Enter your start time and end time in 24-hour format. The calculator subtracts the start from the end and shows hours and minutes worked.
- Yes. If the end time is earlier than the start time, the calculator assumes the shift crossed midnight and adds 24 hours accordingly.
- Yes — enter your break duration in minutes. The calculator deducts it from the total before showing net hours worked.
- The decimal hours field shows the duration as a number like 7.5, which is useful for payroll calculations.
- This calculator is designed for single-shift calculations. For multi-day tracking, use the Work Hours Calculator.