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Time Difference Calculator

Hours and minutes between two times, handling shifts that run past midnight.

Enter values

Results update as you type.

Result

Time worked

8 h 0 min

Decimal hours
8
Total minutes
480
Elapsed before breaks
8 h 30 min
Break deducted
30 min
Crosses midnight
No
In hours and minutes
8:00

About the Time Difference Calculator

Working out hours between two clock times is easy until the shift crosses midnight, at which point simple subtraction gives a negative. This calculator handles the wrap-around, subtracts breaks, and gives the result in both hours-and-minutes and decimal hours for payroll.

Also known as: hours between times, time duration calculator, work hours calculator, clock time difference.

How to use this calculator

  1. Enter start time, end time, break.
  2. The result updates instantly as you type — press Calculate (or Enter) at any time.
  3. Review the breakdown shown under the main result.
  4. Use Copy result or Share to save the answer or send a link with your inputs.

Formula

duration = end − start (+24 h if it crosses midnight) − breaks

Worked example

Using the values pre-filled in the calculator above:

  • Start time: 09:00
  • End time: 17:30
  • Break = 30 min

the calculator returns:

  • Time worked: 8 h 0 min
  • Decimal hours: 8
  • Total minutes: 480
  • Elapsed before breaks: 8 h 30 min