Shift Hours Calculator

Free shift hours calculator. Calculate hours worked during any shift including overnight shifts. Perfect for scheduling.

Calculate the hours worked during any shift, including overnight shifts that cross midnight. Enter shift start and end times to see total hours with optional break deductions.

Common use cases

  • Night shift workers
  • Healthcare scheduling
  • Manufacturing shift planning
  • Retail and hospitality
  • Any non-standard work hours

How to use

  1. Enter shift start time
  2. Enter shift end time
  3. Check if overnight shift
  4. Deduct break time if needed
  5. View total shift hours

FAQ

How are overnight shifts handled?

If end time is before start time, the calculator assumes midnight crossing and calculates correctly.

Can I include shift differentials?

This calculates hours only. Multiply by your rate for pay calculations.

What about split shifts?

Calculate each portion separately and add them together for total shift hours.