Time Duration Calculator

Enter a start and end time to get the duration in hours and minutes, including shifts that cross midnight.

Enter valid values to see the result instantly.

How to use the Time Duration Calculator

  1. 1Set the start time.
  2. 2Set the end time.
  3. 3Read the duration in hours and minutes, plus the total in minutes.

About this tool

The tool converts both times to minutes since midnight and subtracts them. If the end time is earlier than the start, it assumes the period runs overnight and adds a full day.

That makes it suitable for night shifts, flight times, study sessions and billing by the hour.

Benefits

  • Instant results

    There is nothing to submit or wait for — the result updates as soon as you change something.

  • Free and unlimited

    No account, no sign-up and no daily cap — use it as often as you need.

  • Works on your phone

    The layout, buttons and inputs are built mobile-first and are fully keyboard accessible.

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