Work Hours Calculator
This calculator finds net work hours from a clock-in time, clock-out time, and an optional unpaid break duration. It is useful for timesheets, payroll verification, and tracking daily work hours.
How It Works
The calculator finds total elapsed time between clock-in and clock-out, handles overnight shifts, then subtracts any unpaid break time. The result is net paid work hours and minutes.
Worked Examples
Example 1. Clock-in: 8:00 AM. Clock-out: 5:00 PM. Break: 30 minutes. Net work = 9 hr − 30 min = 8 hours 30 minutes.
Example 2. Clock-in: 11:00 PM. Clock-out: 7:00 AM. Break: 0 minutes. Net work = 8 hours 0 minutes.
When to Use This Calculator
Use for timesheet completion, verifying a pay stub's hours, or tracking daily work time against a target schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I calculate a whole week of hours?
Run the calculator for each day, then sum the daily totals.
Does this calculate pay?
No — for pay, multiply net hours by your hourly rate. Use the Weekly Pay or Overtime Pay Calculator for that step.
What if I forget to enter a break?
Leave break at 0 minutes. The result will be the full elapsed time without any deduction.