Hours Calculator

Time between a start and end clock time, with optional break deduction for timesheets.

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Enter your details and press Calculate to see results.

Example

09:00 to 17:00 minus 30 min lunch = 7.5 hours worked.

Timesheet tips

Employers may round punches legally in specific increments; this calculator gives raw minutes so you can verify any rounding applied downstream. Decimal output (e.g., 7.50) matches payroll conventions.

Frequently asked questions

How do I calculate overnight shifts?

Set 'End time is next day' — e.g., 22:00 to 06:00 correctly yields 8 hours.

What format is the decimal result?

Fractional hours where .5 equals 30 minutes — multiply by your hourly rate for pay.