Example 1
From 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM with a 30-minute break, the total worked time is 7h 30m.
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Hours Worked Calculator
Use this hours worked calculator to figure out paid work time from a shift start, end time, and unpaid break. It handles overnight shifts too.
Calculator
Hours worked0h 00m
Decimal hours0.00
Paid minutes0
Select a start time, end time, and optional break to calculate hours worked.
How this hours worked calculator works
This calculator measures the time between a shift start and end, then subtracts unpaid break time. It shows the result in hours and minutes, decimal hours, and total paid minutes.
Hours worked = end time − start time − unpaid break
Use it for timesheets, payroll, shift planning, freelance billing, and daily work tracking.
Examples
Example 2
From 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM with a 30-minute break, the total worked time is 8h 00m.
Example 3
From 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM with overnight enabled, the time worked is 8h 00m before breaks.
Frequently asked questions
Does this calculator support overnight shifts?
Yes. If the ending time is earlier than the starting time, it can be treated as the next day.
Can I subtract lunch or break time?
Yes. Enter the unpaid break length in minutes.
Does it show decimal hours?
Yes. That makes it easier to transfer the result to payroll or invoice systems.