What is the difference between this and the Hours Calculator?

This calculator focuses purely on the time difference between two clock times, without a break deduction. The Hours Calculator also subtracts a break period to give net working hours.

Can I use this for multi-day spans?

This calculator handles up to 24 hours (overnight shifts). For durations spanning multiple days, multiply the daily hours by the number of days, or use the Time Calculator tool.

Hours Between Times Calculator

The Hours Between Times Calculator finds the exact number of hours and decimal fraction between any two times of day. Enter a start time and end time using 24-hour format and instantly see the duration — useful for scheduling, billing, shift planning, meeting durations, and any elapsed-time calculation.

Start Hour (0–23)

Start Minute (0–59)

End Hour (0–23)

End Minute (0–59)

How to Use This Calculator

1
Enter the start time and end time in 24-hour format (or select AM/PM).
2
Click Calculate to see the number of hours and minutes between the two times.
3
For overnight periods (e.g. 10 PM to 6 AM) the result still calculates correctly.

Frequently Asked Questions

3:30 PM = 15:30 in 24-hour format. Add 12 to any PM hour after 12. Midnight is 0:00, noon is 12:00, 1 PM is 13:00, 11 PM is 23:00.

Related Calculators

📅Hours Calculator 📅Time Calculator 📅Overtime Calculator