Count Hours Calculator
Calculate the total hours between two times, with optional break deduction.
Formula
Hours = (end time − start time − break) ÷ 60
- Handles overnight shifts (end time before start time).
- Break time is deducted from total time.
- Decimal hours useful for payroll calculations.
9:00 AM to 5:30 PM with 30 min break
Inputs
- Start Hour: 9
- Start Minute: 0 min
- End Hour: 17
- End Minute: 30 min
- Break Time: 30 min
5:30 PM − 9:00 AM = 8.5 hrs. Minus 30 min break = 8.0 hrs worked.
Frequently asked questions
What if I work overnight?
The calculator handles overnight shifts — if end time is before start time, it adds 24 hours.
How are decimal hours used?
Multiply decimal hours by your hourly rate to calculate pay. 8.5 hours × $20/hr = $170.
Are breaks paid?
That depends on your employer. This calculator deducts break time from worked hours.
How do I convert to minutes?
Multiply decimal hours by 60. 8.5 hrs = 510 minutes.