Hours Between Two Times Calculator

Use our free time difference calculator to find the exact duration between any two times. Perfect for tracking work hours, calculating shift lengths, or planning your daily schedule.

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Calculate Hours Between Two Times with Ease

Whether you are an employee tracking your work shift, a freelancer billing a client, or a student managing study sessions, knowing the exact hours between two times is essential. Our online calculator removes the manual math and potential for errors, providing you with instant results in both standard (hours/minutes) and decimal formats.

Why Use a Time Difference Calculator?

Calculating time manually can be tricky, especially when crossing the midnight threshold or dealing with odd minute intervals. For those using our Freelance Hourly Rate Calculator, getting the time duration right is the first step toward accurate invoicing. This tool ensures that every minute is accounted for, helping you maintain professional records for payroll or project management.

Key Features

  • Overnight Support: Automatically detects when a shift ends the following day (e.g., 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM).
  • Decimal Conversion: Instantly see your time as a decimal (e.g., 7.75 hours), which is the standard format for most payroll software.
  • Real-time Updates: Results update instantly as you change the start or end times.
  • Mobile Friendly: Use it on the go from your smartphone or tablet without any lag.

How to Use the Tool

Using the time gap calculator is straightforward:

  1. Select your Start Time using the time picker.
  2. Select your End Time.
  3. The tool will immediately display the total hours and minutes, along with the decimal equivalent.
  4. If you need to track tasks alongside your time, consider using our To-Do List tool to stay organized.

Perfect for Payroll and Scheduling

Accuracy in time tracking prevents disputes and ensures fair compensation. If you are a manager creating schedules, this tool helps you verify that shifts meet labor requirements. For personal use, it's a great way to audit your own productivity or use it in conjunction with our Online Stopwatch for precise time management.

Frequently Asked Questions

The calculator uses your browser's native time picker, which supports both 12-hour (AM/PM) and 24-hour formats depending on your system settings. It internally converts everything to a 24-hour scale to ensure the math is always accurate.

Yes! If the end time is numerically "smaller" than the start time (e.g., starting at 11:00 PM and ending at 7:00 AM), the calculator assumes the end time is on the following day and calculates the 8-hour difference correctly.

No. All calculations are done client-side using JavaScript. Your times never leave your device and are not stored on our servers, ensuring total privacy for your work schedule.

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