How to use it
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Enter the time you started and finished.
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Add an unpaid break in minutes, or leave it at zero.
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Read the paid duration and decimal-hours result instantly.
Work hours, made simple.
Hours Calculator
Find the time between a start and end time, subtract an unpaid break, and see the decimal-hours equivalent.
One shift
How long did you work?
Quick entry: type 9, 930, or 17:30 — we’ll format it.
A useful example
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM is 8 hours. After a 30-minute unpaid break, the paid duration is 7h 30m, or 7.50 decimal hours.
Good to know
Common questions
Does it handle overnight work?
Yes. 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM is calculated as an 8-hour overnight shift.
Can I leave the break blank?
Yes. A blank break is treated as zero minutes.
Why show decimal hours?
Decimals are useful when entering time into timesheets, invoices, or pay calculations.