How to find the time between two times
Convert both times to minutes after midnight, subtract, and convert back. 9:15 a.m. is 555 minutes and 5:45 p.m. is 1,065 minutes, so the difference is 510 minutes, or 8 hours 30 minutes. If the end time is earlier than the start, it's on the next day, so add 24 hours.
Hours and minutes as decimals
| Time | Decimal hours |
|---|---|
| 15 min | 0.25 |
| 30 min | 0.5 |
| 45 min | 0.75 |
| 1 h 20 min | 1.33 |
| 7 h 45 min | 7.75 |
For a full weekly time card with breaks and overtime, use the hours worked calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How many hours is 9 to 5?
8 hours. With an unpaid 30-minute lunch, it's 7.5 hours of work.
How do I handle a shift that ends after midnight?
Enter the real start and end times. If the end time is earlier, the calculator treats it as the next day.