Hours and minutes, sorted
Enter a start and end time and optionally a break to get the time worked in hours and minutes, plus decimal hours (7 h 45 min = 7.75 h) for payroll and invoices. If the end time is earlier than the start, the shift is treated as running past midnight.
Switch to Add up hours to total several durations — a week of shifts, study sessions or billable tasks — with an average per entry.
How to calculate hours between two times
- 1
Enter start and end times
Use the time pickers.
- 2
Add a break
In minutes, if you want it subtracted.
- 3
Read the duration
Hours and minutes plus decimal hours.
Key features
Overnight shifts
Handles times past midnight.
Break deduction
Unpaid breaks subtracted automatically.
Decimal hours
Ready for payroll.
Timesheet totals
Add any number of entries.
Common uses
- Shift workers: Hours worked per shift.
- Freelancers: Billable hours for invoices.
- Students: Track study time.
Tips and good to know
- To convert decimal hours back, multiply the decimal part by 60: 7.75 h = 7 h 45 min.
- For hourly pay, multiply decimal hours by your rate or use the Salary Calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate hours worked?
Subtract the start time from the end time and deduct any unpaid break. 9:30 to 18:15 with a 45-minute break is 8 hours.
How are overnight shifts handled?
If the end time is earlier than the start, 24 hours are added, so 22:00 to 06:00 is 8 hours.
What are decimal hours?
Hours written as a decimal number: minutes ÷ 60. 30 minutes = 0.5 h, 45 minutes = 0.75 h.