Summary
Calculate elapsed wall-clock time between two times.
Calculation details
The times are treated as wall-clock entries. Use the next-day option to make overnight intent explicit.
Formula
Duration = end minutes − start minutes, adding 24 hours for an overnight interval.
Worked example
Worked example
The duration is 2 hours 45 minutes.
How it works
Enter start and end times. Enable next-day for overnight shifts so the interval crosses midnight correctly.
Frequently asked questions
How do I handle shifts that cross midnight?
Set end time is next day to yes when the end clock time is on the following calendar day.
Are seconds included?
No. Enter times as HH:mm. Results are reported in whole minutes plus hours/minutes.
Is this a timesheet with breaks?
No. Use the Work Hours Calculator when you need to subtract unpaid break minutes.