Track Your Work Hours
Enter your start time, end time, and break duration to see total work time in hours and minutes, decimal hours (for timesheets), and total minutes. Optionally enter your hourly rate to see an earnings estimate. Handles overnight shifts automatically.
Why Track Work Hours?
Accurately logging hours is essential for hourly employees, freelancers, and contractors. It ensures correct pay, helps with invoicing, and provides records for tax purposes. Many timesheets require hours in decimal format (e.g., 7.50 instead of 7h 30m), which this calculator provides automatically.
Tips for Accurate Time Tracking
- Log breaks separately: Enter total break time so net work hours are accurate.
- Use decimal hours for timesheets: Most payroll systems accept decimal format (e.g., 8.25 hours = 8h 15m).
- Overnight shifts: If your end time is earlier than your start time, the calculator assumes a shift crossing midnight.
- Double-check hourly rate: Ensure your rate accounts for overtime, if applicable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it handle overnight shifts?
Yes. If the end time is earlier than the start time (e.g., start 22:00, end 06:00), the calculator assumes the shift crosses midnight and calculates 8 hours.
What is "decimal hours"?
Decimal hours express time as a single number. For example, 7 hours and 30 minutes = 7.50 decimal hours. This format is commonly used on timesheets and invoices.
Is the earnings estimate before or after tax?
The earnings estimate is gross (before tax). It simply multiplies your decimal hours by the hourly rate. Actual take-home pay depends on your tax situation.