Work Hours Calculator

Use this free work hours counter to turn your start time, end time, and any break into the hours you worked, shown in hours and minutes and as a decimal, plus your pay if you add an hourly rate. It works as a simple time counter for shifts and timesheets.

Enter a start and end time to begin.

Hours and minutes

Decimal hours

0

Break deducted

0m

Estimated pay

Overnight shifts are handled automatically. Everything is calculated in your browser.

Working out hours worked

This work hours counter turns a start time and an end time into the hours you actually worked. Enter when you clocked in and out, add a break if you took one, and the counter subtracts that break from the total so the result reflects paid time rather than the full window you were there.

If your shift runs past midnight, you do not need to do anything special — when the end time is earlier than the start time, the calculator assumes the shift carries into the next day. The result is shown both as hours and minutes and as decimal hours, since payroll and timesheets usually use the decimal form. Add your hourly rate and it also estimates your gross pay, before any tax or deductions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about calculating work hours and pay.

Is this work hours calculator free?

Yes. It is completely free, with no sign-up, and it runs entirely in your browser.

How are work hours calculated?

It takes the time from your start to your end, then subtracts any break you enter, and shows what is left as hours worked.

Does it handle overnight shifts?

Yes. If the end time is earlier than the start time, the calculator assumes the shift runs past midnight into the next day.

How do I subtract a lunch or break?

Enter the break length in minutes and it is taken off the total, so the result is your actual paid or worked time.

Can it work out my pay?

Yes. Enter your hourly rate and it multiplies it by the hours worked to estimate your gross pay before tax and deductions.

Why show hours as a decimal?

Payroll and timesheets usually use decimal hours, so 8 hours 30 minutes becomes 8.5. The calculator shows both formats.

Is the information I enter stored?

No. Times and rates are worked out in your browser and are never uploaded or saved.

Can I use it on my phone?

Yes. It works in any mobile browser, with nothing to install.