Time Calculator

Add or subtract time, or find the gap between two times.

Duration

Frequently Asked Questions

Subtract the start from the end. If the end is earlier (past midnight), 24 hours are added. 09:00 to 17:30 is 8 hours 30 minutes.
Yes — switch to "Add / subtract", set a start time and how many hours and minutes to add or take off.

Working With Time

Time arithmetic trips people up because it is base-60, not base-10. This calculator handles the carrying for you and wraps correctly around midnight.

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