Work Hours Calculator – Calculate Start & End Time with Breaks
Calculate your working hours quickly and accurately using start time, end time, and break minutes.
Time to Hours Calculator — Calculate Working Hours Easily
Keeping track of work hours shouldn’t be complicated. Whether you’re filling out a timesheet, preparing payroll, billing a client, or checking how long you worked today — this calculator makes the process fast and stress-free ✔ Just enter your start time, end time, and optional break minutes to instantly get results in HH:MM format, decimal hours, and total minutes.
Who Can Use This Calculator?
- Employees tracking daily or weekly hours
- HR or payroll departments
- Freelancers & consultants preparing invoices
- Shift-based workers — hospitals, factories, security & more
- Students and productivity trackers
- Business owners managing team work hours
How to use this Calculator
- Format: Toggle between 12-Hour (AM/PM) and 24-Hour mode.
- Times: Enter Start and End time. In 12H mode, select AM or PM.
- Overnight: Supports shifts crossing midnight (e.g. 22:00 to 06:00).
Example for Better Understanding
Example Workday:
- 9:15 AM ➜ 6:05 PM
- 45-minute break
Final Result:
- ⏱ 8 hours 5 minutes
- 🧮 8.08 decimal hours
- 📌 485 total minutes
Overnight shifts (e.g., 10:30 PM ➜ 6:20 AM) are also calculated correctly — no special setting required.
USA vs Global Time Format — Both Supported
| Region | Time Format | Example |
|---|---|---|
| USA & Canada | 12-hour AM/PM | 9:30 PM ➜ 6:10 AM |
| India, UK, Europe, Gulf, Asia | 24-hour format | 21:30 ➜ 06:10 |
Tips for the Most Accurate Results
- Enter break duration only in minutes
- Check AM/PM carefully when using 12-hour format
- Use decimal hours when preparing invoices or payroll
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — even if the shift passes midnight, the calculator provides accurate results.
No — leave it blank or enter 0 if you didn’t take a break.
Yes — fully optimized for smartphones, tablets, and desktops.
No — it supports both AM/PM and 24-hour global formats.
Yes — decimal hours are ideal for payroll, HR, and invoicing.
Final Words
★ Time shouldn’t be difficult to calculate — this tool ensures your work is counted correctly, whether you're an employee, freelancer, manager, or business owner. With instant, error-free results, staying organized has never been easier.