About the Time Duration Calculator
Work out the time between two clock times, including shifts that cross midnight. Subtract an unpaid break, see decimal hours for timesheets, and calculate pay from an hourly rate.
Key features
- Hours and minutes between two clock times
- Overnight shifts that cross midnight
- Subtract an unpaid break
- Decimal hours for timesheets
- Optional pay calculation from an hourly rate
- Results update as you type
Calculate time between two times
Work out how long a shift, meeting, flight or study session lasted. Enter a start and end time, subtract any break, and get the duration in hours and minutes and decimal hours.
Examples
| Start | End | Break | Duration | Decimal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | 17:30 | 30 min | 8 h 0 min | 8.00 |
| 08:15 | 16:45 | 45 min | 7 h 45 min | 7.75 |
| 22:00 | 06:00 | 0 | 8 h 0 min | 8.00 |
| 13:20 | 15:05 | 0 | 1 h 45 min | 1.75 |
Minutes to decimal hours
| Minutes | Decimal |
|---|---|
| 15 | 0.25 |
| 30 | 0.50 |
| 45 | 0.75 |
| 10 | 0.17 |
| 20 | 0.33 |
| 40 | 0.67 |
Weekly timesheet example
5 shifts of 8.5 hours each = 42.5 hours. At 20 per hour, that's 850 before taxes and overtime.
Related calculators
Convert hours to other units with the Time Converter, or count business days with the Working Days Calculator.
How to use the Time Duration Calculator
- Enter your numbers in the fields above. Units and options can be changed at any time.
- The result updates instantly as you type; there's no calculate button to press.
- Check the breakdown under the main result for the details behind the number.
- Adjust the inputs to compare scenarios, for example a different rate or term.