Work Hours & Time Cards

How to Calculate Overnight Shift Hours

Calculate hours when a shift starts before midnight and ends the next day, including unpaid breaks.

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When the end time is on the next day

Add 24 hours to the ending clock time before subtracting the start time.

Overnight elapsed minutes = (end minutes + 1,440) − start minutes

Example

10:00 PM to 6:00 AM is 8 elapsed hours. With a 30-minute unpaid break, paid time is 7.5 hours.

Frequently asked questions

Can I calculate my own schedule?

Yes. Open the linked calculator and enter your own values.

Are decimal hours the same as hours and minutes?

They represent the same duration in different formats. For example, 7 hours 30 minutes equals 7.50 decimal hours.