Hours Calculator

Calculate hours worked between two times, subtract breaks, and convert the result to decimal hours — just type it like you would say it.

Current date & timeWork Day (8h)
YearMonthWeekDay
HourMinuteSecondTime separator (HH:MM:SS)
AMPMDate separator (MM/DD/YYYY)
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Counting work hours by hand goes wrong for one simple reason: time is not decimal. 60 minutes make an hour, so 9:00 to 17:30 minus a 30-minute break is not something a normal calculator can do. TCalc understands times and durations as first-class values — you type the shift as an expression and get the exact result.

The calculator below is preloaded with the HR layout: one-tap keys for common shift values and instant switching between h:mm and decimal output.

Real Examples

17:30 - 09:00 - 30m=8h

Hours worked: clock-out minus clock-in minus unpaid lunch break.

08:15 + 7h 45m=4:00 PM

When does my shift end? Start time plus hours to work.

7h 45m * 5=38.75h

Weekly total from a daily shift — switch the output format to decimal hours for payroll.

6h 30m + 7h 15m + 8h=21h 45m

Add up hours from multiple days or multiple employees.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I calculate hours worked between two times?

Subtract the start time from the end time and subtract any unpaid breaks. For example 17:30 − 09:00 − 30m gives 8 hours. In TCalc you type the whole expression at once and get the result instantly.

How do I convert hours and minutes to decimal hours?

Divide the minutes by 60: 7h 45m is 7 + 45/60 = 7.75 hours. In TCalc you don't have to do this by hand — enter the duration and switch the output format to hours, which displays 7h 45m as 7.75h.

How do I handle a shift that crosses midnight?

Split it at midnight and add the two parts: a 22:00–06:00 shift is 2h before midnight plus 6h after, so 2h + 6h = 8h. Alternatively, add the shift length to the start time: 22:00 + 8h shows 6:00 AM the next day.

Is this hours calculator free?

Yes. The calculator is free to use with no sign-up. A free account adds cloud-synced history, and the PRO plan unlocks custom buttons and layouts.