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Work hours calculator with breaks

Add multiple shifts, including overnight shifts, after subtracting breaks.

Result: —

Fill in the fields above — the result is computed on this page.

Calculation details

Shift Break (min) Decimal hours
Fill in the fields above — the result is computed on this page.
What these numbers mean
  • 08:00–16:00 is 8 hours. Subtract a 30-minute break to get 7 hours 30 minutes. An end time before the start means the following day. Equal times mean zero, not 24 hours.

Up to 100 shifts. This is wall-clock duration without timezone or DST changes, pay, overtime or legal working-time rules.

How to use this page
  1. Enter values or use the example in the form.
  2. Choose a mode or units where available.
  3. Read the result and check the calculation steps below.

What this page does not do: Up to 100 shifts. This is wall-clock duration without timezone or DST changes, pay, overtime or legal working-time rules.

Further reading

08:00–16:00 is 8 hours. Subtract a 30-minute break to get 7 hours 30 minutes. An end time before the start means the following day. Equal times mean zero, not 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions

How is the result calculated?

08:00–16:00 is 8 hours. Subtract a 30-minute break to get 7 hours 30 minutes. An end time before the start means the following day. Equal times mean zero, not 24 hours.

What are the limitations?

Up to 100 shifts. This is wall-clock duration without timezone or DST changes, pay, overtime or legal working-time rules.

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