Work Hours Calculator | Shift Hours and Daily Pay
Calculate net worked hours and estimated daily earnings from start time, end time, break minutes, and hourly rate.
Calculate Net Work Hours for a Shift
Enter start time, end time, break minutes, and hourly rate to calculate net worked hours and estimated daily pay.
Breaks and Overnight Shifts Matter
Make sure unpaid breaks are subtracted and confirm how your workplace handles overtime, rounding, night shifts, and payroll rules.
When Work Hour Calculations Help
Use it for timesheets, freelance logs, hourly jobs, shift planning, payroll checks, and estimating earnings before submitting work hours.
About This Tool
Work Hours Calculator computes the total hours and minutes worked from a list of start and end times, optionally deducting break periods. It is used for timesheet preparation, freelance invoice calculation, and checking hourly pay for a period.
When to Use It
Use this when completing a weekly timesheet and you need the total hours worked, when calculating how many hours to invoice a client, or when verifying overtime based on recorded clock-in and clock-out times.
How to Use
- Enter the start and end times for each work period.
- Add breaks or lunch periods to be deducted.
- Click Calculate to see the total hours worked.
- Use the result on your timesheet or invoice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I calculate hours across midnight?
Yes. If a shift starts before midnight and ends after midnight, the calculator handles the crossing correctly.
Does it calculate overtime?
Enter your standard hours threshold and the calculator shows regular hours and overtime hours separately.
Can I add multiple shifts in one day?
Yes. Add each shift as a separate time range and the total accumulates across all entries.