Hours calculator
How many hours between two times? Breaks are subtracted and overnight shifts are handled.
8 hours
Common shifts
| Start | End | Hours | Decimal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | 8:00 | 8.00 |
| 8:00 AM | 4:30 PM | 8:30 | 8.50 |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM | 8:00 | 8.00 |
| 8:30 AM | 5:30 PM | 9:00 | 9.00 |
| 6:00 AM | 6:00 PM | 12:00 | 12.00 |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM | 8:00 | 8.00 |
Questions
How many hours is 9 AM to 5 PM?
8 hours. With a 30 minute unpaid lunch it is 7.5 hours (7:30).
How many hours is 7 AM to 3:30 PM?
8 hours 30 minutes, or 8.5 decimal hours.
How do I calculate an overnight shift?
Enter the times as normal. If the end time is earlier than the start, the calculator counts through midnight. 10 PM to 6 AM is 8 hours.