Hours worked
8.00 hours
8h 0m
Total minutes
480
Gross time (before break)
8h 30m
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How this calculator works and what to know before using it
What this calculator does
Calculates total hours worked from start time, end time, and unpaid break minutes.
How to use it
- Enter shift start and end times.
- Subtract break minutes (e.g. lunch).
- View total in decimal hours and H:MM format.
Formula used
Elapsed shift
Hours = (end โ start โ break) in minutes รท 60. Overnight shifts add 24 hours.
Source. Worked time is the end minus the start, minus the break, divided by 60 to give hours. When the end is earlier on the clock than the start, the shift crosses midnight.
Updated November 1, 2026
Example
9:00 AM to 5:30 PM with a 30-minute break = 8.00 hours worked.
Good to know
- Does not calculate overtime rates โ only total hours.
Common questions
- How do I calculate hours worked with a lunch break?
- Enter start and end times, then enter break minutes to subtract. Example: 9โ5 with 30 min lunch = 7.5 hours.
- Does this handle overnight shifts?
- Yes โ if end time is earlier than start time on the clock, the calculator assumes the shift crosses midnight.
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