Enter values and select Calculate to see your result.
Calculate working hours between two times, minus a break
Enter 24-hour times. Select overnight when the end time belongs to the following day.
How to use the Hours Calculator
Calculate paid working hours between start and end times after subtracting an unpaid break.
- Enter start and end in 24-hour HH:MM.
- Enter unpaid break minutes.
- Calculate net hours; mark overnight when end is the next day.
Hours Calculator formula
Net hours = elapsed shift minutes − unpaid break minutes.
Worked example
Inputs: 09:00 to 17:30 with a 30-minute break.
What to expect: Net working time is 8 hours.
How to read your result
It measures elapsed time only and does not apply overtime or payroll rules.
Frequently asked questions
Can a shift cross midnight?
Yes. Mark the end as overnight.
Does it calculate pay?
No. Multiply net hours by an hourly rate separately.