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Hours Calculator

Calculate total hours worked between two times.

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Hours Calculator
Calculate total hours worked between two times.

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Track Your Time Accurately

This Hours Calculator is a simple tool for calculating the duration between a start time and an end time, perfect for filling out timesheets, tracking work hours, or figuring out the length of an event. It correctly handles time periods that cross midnight.

The Calculation Explained

The calculator converts the start time and the end time into a universal format (like milliseconds since an epoch), calculates the difference, and then converts that difference back into total hours.

How to Use the Calculator

  1. Start Time: Use the time picker to set the beginning time.
  2. End Time: Use the time picker to set the ending time.
  3. Calculate: The calculator will display the total duration in hours, including fractions of an hour.

Real-World Example

You worked a shift from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

  • Start Time: 09:00
  • End Time: 17:30
  • The calculator will show a result of 8.50 hours.

Now consider an overnight shift from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM.

  • Start Time: 22:00
  • End Time: 06:00
  • The calculator correctly determines the duration is 8.00 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • Does this calculator subtract breaks? No, this tool calculates the total duration between the start and end times. You would need to manually subtract any unpaid break times from the final result.
  • What format is the result in? The result is given in decimal hours. For example, 8.5 hours is equivalent to 8 hours and 30 minutes.
  • Can I calculate durations longer than 24 hours? This calculator is designed for calculating durations within a single day or crossing one midnight. For durations between different dates, use our Days Between Dates Calculator or Time Duration Calculator.