Find the duration between two times, minus any break, with optional pay.
The method behind this calculator
Enter a start and end time and any break to get the duration in hours and minutes and as a decimal, plus pay from an hourly rate. Overnight spans are handled.
How to fill it in
- Enter your figures in the fields provided.
- The result updates as you type.
- Review the breakdown below the main number.
The calculation
duration = end − start − break
The default scenario, worked through
The calculator opens with a break of 30. On those figures the duration is 8h 0m. Underneath, Decimal hours comes out at 8 and Minutes at 480. Change any field and every figure updates as you type.
Common questions
How do I find time between two times?
Subtract the start from the end and remove any break. The tool crosses midnight automatically.
How do I get decimal hours?
Divide minutes by 60 and add to the hours — 8h 30m is 8.5.