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Hours Calculator

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Calculate worked hours between two clock times after subtracting an unpaid break.

Net worked hours

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  • Gross elapsed hours: —
  • Paid minutes: —
  • Decimal hours: —
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Quick summary: Calculate worked hours between two clock times after subtracting an unpaid break.

Updated October 14, 2026 • Estimated reading time: 5 minutes
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What this calculator estimates

Calculate worked hours between two clock times after subtracting an unpaid break.

How to use it

Enter Start hour (0–23); Start minute (0–59); End hour (0–23); End minute (0–59); Unpaid break (minutes). Select Calculate to update the results.

How the calculation works

The calculator finds elapsed minutes from start to end, treats an earlier end time as the next day, and subtracts the unpaid break.

Worked example: starting scenario

Example inputs
Start hour (0–23)8
Start minute (0–59)30
End hour (0–23)17
End minute (0–59)15
Unpaid break (minutes)30
Example results
Net worked hours8 hr 15 min
Gross elapsed hours8.75
Paid minutes495
Decimal hours8.25

Important limitations

Overtime rules, rounding policies, paid breaks and labor-law requirements are not included.