Time Calculator

Calculate elapsed time between two times of day, including overnight durations.

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About Time Calculator

Time Calculator calculates total elapsed duration in hours and minutes between start time and end time, including overnight time spans.

How to use Time Calculator

  1. Enter start time of day (e.g. 08:30 AM or 22:00).
  2. Enter end time of day (e.g. 17:15 PM or 06:30 AM next day).
  3. Select break duration deduction in minutes if applicable.
  4. Click Calculate Duration to view total elapsed hours and minutes.

Examples

Start: 22:00, End: 06:30 (next day), Break: 30 mins Result: Total Elapsed Work Time: 8 hours 0 minutes

FAQ

How does the calculator handle overnight times?

If end time is earlier than start time, the calculator automatically evaluates duration as crossing midnight into the next day.

Can I deduct unpaid lunch breaks?

Yes. Enter break duration in minutes to subtract break time from gross elapsed duration.