Work Hours Calculator

Calculate paid hours for a work shift after subtracting an unpaid lunch or other break. Overnight shifts are supported.

How the time is calculated

The calculator finds elapsed time from clock-in to clock-out, treats an earlier clock-out as the next day, then subtracts the break.

Decimal hours versus hours and minutes

Payroll systems often use decimal hours. For example, 7 hours 30 minutes equals 7.50 hours.

Employer rules may differ

Rounding, paid breaks, overtime, meal-period rules, and timekeeping policies vary. This tool only calculates the entered times.

Frequently asked questions