Hours Between Times Calculator
Calculate the duration between two times, including overnight shifts.
Time range
Duration between start and end
Enter start and end times, then click Calculate.
Examples
Morning to afternoon
9:00 AM → 5:00 PM
8h — 8.00 hours
Standard full workday span
Overnight shift
10:00 PM → 6:00 AM (overnight on)
8h — 8.00 hours
Crosses midnight with overnight enabled
Short appointment
2:15 PM → 3:45 PM
1h 30m — 1.50 hours
90 minutes between two times
Hours Between Two Times
An hours between times calculator measures how much time passes from one clock time to another. It is useful for tracking meeting length, shift duration, travel time, or any interval where you need hours and minutes plus decimal hours for reporting.
Unlike payroll tools, this calculator does not subtract breaks or multiply by hourly rates — it simply answers how long between start and end. Enable overnight mode when the interval crosses midnight.
For shifts with unpaid breaks, use the lunch break calculator or work hours calculator. To convert totals, try the decimal hours converter.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How to measure time between clock times.
Enter a start time and end time. The calculator finds the difference and shows the result in hours and minutes plus decimal hours.
Turn on the overnight option when your end time is after midnight but on the calendar next day, such as 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
The date field is optional and is for your reference only. Duration between two clock times on the same calendar day (or overnight) does not require separate start and end dates.
No. This tool only measures elapsed time between two points. It does not apply pay rates, overtime rules, or break deductions.
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