Free online calculator

Time Duration Calculator

Find the exact hours and minutes between a start time and an end time.

TIME DIFFERENCE

Calculate time between two times

Enter a start and end time. Overnight times are supported automatically.

Instant · Private
→
TOTAL DURATION8h 45m8.75 decimal hours · 525 minutes
Free to useNo registration requiredClear methodologyCalculation rules explained belowPrivacy-consciousCore calculation runs in your browser
CALCULATION GUIDE

How to use the time duration calculator

Enter a start time and end time to calculate elapsed time in hours and minutes, decimal hours and total minutes. If the end time is earlier than the start time, the calculator treats it as the following day.

WORKED EXAMPLE

From 8:35 AM to 5:20 PM is 8 hours 45 minutes, or 8.75 decimal hours.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently asked questions

Is WorkTimeCheck free?

Yes. WorkTimeCheck calculators are free to use and do not require an account.

Are my time entries uploaded?

No. The calculator runs in your browser; WorkTimeCheck does not require you to submit employee time records to use the tool.

Does the calculator work across midnight?

Yes. For example, 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM is treated as an eight-hour duration.