Hours Calculator
Calculate hours worked between two times. Subtract breaks and compute payroll instantly.
Hours Worked
7h 30m
7.50 decimal hours
Pay
Enter hourly rate
How to Use the Hours Calculator
- 1
Set Start Time
Enter your shift start time using the 24-hour or 12-hour time picker.
- 2
Set End Time
Enter when you finished. For overnight shifts the calculator automatically handles the midnight wrap.
- 3
Add Break Time
Enter any unpaid break duration in minutes. This is subtracted from your total hours.
- 4
Optional: Hourly Rate
Enter your hourly rate to see gross pay alongside worked hours.
About the Hours Calculator
The Hours Calculator helps employees, freelancers, and managers quickly determine how many hours were worked in a shift and compute the corresponding gross pay. It handles the most common payroll calculation scenario: a single daily shift with an optional unpaid break.
Decimal hours (e.g. 7.5 hours instead of 7 hours 30 minutes) are shown alongside the hours:minutes format because many payroll systems require decimal input. The formula is straightforward: total minutes worked divided by 60.
Overnight shifts (where end time is earlier than start time, e.g. 10 PM to 6 AM) are handled automatically by assuming the shift crosses midnight, adding 24 hours to the end time before calculating.
The gross pay calculation multiplies decimal hours by the hourly rate. Note: this is gross pay only — taxes, deductions, and overtime rules are not applied. Always verify with your employer's payroll system for final figures.
You may also find our Time Calculator, Date Difference Calculator, and Age Calculator helpful.
How to Use
- 1. Enter the start time and end time of the shift.
- 2. Add any unpaid break in minutes.
- 3. Optionally enter an hourly rate to see total pay alongside total hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this handle overnight shifts? expand_more
Yes — if the end time is earlier than the start time, the calculator assumes the shift crossed midnight.
Is the pay calculation after taxes? expand_more
No — the pay shown is gross pay. Taxes and deductions depend on your jurisdiction and must be calculated separately.
Can I calculate multiple days at once? expand_more
This tool calculates a single shift. Add up each day manually or use a spreadsheet for weekly timesheets.
What is decimal hours format? expand_more
Decimal hours express minutes as a fraction of an hour. 30 minutes = 0.5 hours. Many payroll systems require this format.
Is my data saved? expand_more
No data is stored. Everything is calculated locally in your browser.
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