Everyday calculator

Hours Calculator

Free Hours calculator. Calculate worked hours between a start and end time after subtracting break time. Use our free online calculator.

Last updated August 24, 2026

Everyday calculator

Hours Calculator

Calculate worked hours between a start and end time after subtracting break time.

How this calculator works

This calculator computes worked hours from start and end times after subtracting break minutes. Enter the start time, end time, and break duration to see the net worked hours. Use it for timesheet calculation, payroll estimation, and shift tracking. The key inputs are start time, end time, and break minutes. The output is the net worked hours and minutes. Real-world applications include payroll, timesheets, work schedule verification, and hourly wage calculations. The calculator converts start and end times to minutes, subtracts break minutes, and formats the remaining duration. If the end time is earlier than the start time, it assumes the shift continues into the next day. It only calculates net worked time after break minutes and does not calculate overtime. If break time is longer than the shift, the calculator shows a warning because worked time cannot be negative in this model.

Methodology

The calculator converts start and end times to minutes, subtracts break minutes, and formats the remaining duration.

Examples

  • Calculate worked hours from start and end times.
  • Subtract unpaid break minutes.
  • Handle shifts that cross midnight.

Common questions

Can it handle overnight shifts?

Yes. If the end time is earlier than the start time, it assumes the shift continues into the next day.

Does it calculate overtime?

No. It only calculates net worked time after break minutes.

What if break time is longer than the shift?

The calculator shows a warning because worked time cannot be negative in this model.