Hours Calculator

    Quickly calculate the exact time difference between two times.

    Simply enter a start time, end time, and optional break duration to see total hours worked, minutes spent, and the equivalent decimal hours—perfect for payroll, billing, work logs, schedules, and time management.

    About the Hours Calculator

    This free Hours Calculator makes it easy to work out how many hours and minutes are between two times. Just enter a start time, an end time, and optionally a break duration, and the calculator will instantly show the total time in hours, minutes, and decimal hours. It's perfect for calculating work hours, payroll, billing, project tracking, employee timesheets, schedules, and everyday time management.


    Frequently Asked Questions

    Enter your start time and end time, then subtract any unpaid break. The calculator will automatically show the total hours, minutes, and decimal hours.
    Yes. If the end time is earlier than the start time, the calculator assumes the shift continues past midnight into the next day.
    Decimal hours convert minutes into a decimal format. For example, 7 hours 30 minutes equals 7.5 hours. This is commonly used for payroll and billing.
    Yes — the calculator is completely free and works in any modern browser on desktop or mobile.

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