Example 1
From 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, the duration is 8 hours.
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Hours Between Two Times Calculator
Use this time duration calculator to find the number of hours and minutes between two times. It also handles overnight ranges and optional unpaid break time.
Calculator
Hours and minutes
0h 00m
Decimal hours
0.00
Total minutes
0
Select two times to calculate the duration between them.
How this hours between two times calculator works
This calculator compares a starting time and ending time and returns the duration in hours, minutes, decimal hours, and total minutes. If the ending time is earlier than the starting time, it can treat the range as overnight into the next day.
Duration = end time − start time − break time
It is useful for payroll, scheduling, shifts, appointments, study sessions, and any situation where you need to know the exact time span between two clock times.
Examples
Example 2
From 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM with overnight counting enabled, the duration is 8 hours.
Example 3
From 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM with a 30-minute break, the duration is 8 hours.
Frequently asked questions
Can it handle overnight shifts?
Yes. Leave the overnight option enabled and an end time earlier than the start time will be treated as the next day.
Can I subtract a lunch break?
Yes. Enter the break length in minutes and it will be subtracted from the calculated duration.
Does it show decimal hours?
Yes. The result includes both standard hours and minutes as well as decimal hours for payroll-style calculations.