Hours Calculator
Track work hours and calculate total time worked with optional earnings.
How this is calculated
Sums start to end time minus break for each entry. Overnight shifts are handled automatically.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hours Calculator
An hours calculator totals work hours across multiple entries, accounting for breaks, and calculates total earnings based on an hourly rate.
How do I track multiple shifts or work entries?
Most hours calculators let you add multiple entries with start time, end time, and break duration for each. The calculator sums all entries to show total hours and minutes worked, then calculates earnings.
How do breaks affect total hours?
Breaks are subtracted from your total work time. If you work 9 AM to 5 PM with a 1-hour lunch, that's 7 hours worked (not 8). Enter break durations for accurate time tracking.
How is earnings calculated?
Total earnings = total hours × hourly rate. For example, 37.5 hours at $25/hour = $937.50. This doesn't account for overtime, taxes, or bonuses—just basic hourly earnings.
Does this calculator handle overtime?
Basic hours calculators don't automatically apply overtime rates. If you need overtime calculation, multiply hours over 40 (or your threshold) by 1.5× your rate manually, or use a payroll calculator with overtime support.
Can I track hours across multiple days or weeks?
Yes, add entries for each shift/day. The calculator accumulates all entries into a total. This is useful for weekly timesheets or tracking hours across a project.
How accurate should my time entries be?
Record times as accurately as possible. Round to the nearest minute if needed. For payroll purposes, accuracy matters—even small rounding errors compound over time. Many employers use timesheets for legal compliance.