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.

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