FREE Time Duration Calculator

What Is a Time Duration Calculator?

A time duration calculator is a simple tool that helps you figure out the exact amount of time between two points, whether that’s hours, minutes, or even days.

For example, you can enter a start time (like 9:15 AM) and an end time (like 2:45 PM), and the calculator instantly tells you the duration between the two time entries (5 hours 30 minutes).

Can You Calculate Time Duration Manually?

Yes, you can. If you were to calculate the above example manually, you would have to do the following:

1. Convert both times into a 24-hour format (to avoid confusion between AM and PM).

• 9:15 AM → 09:15
• 2:45 PM → 14:45

2. Break the times into hours and minutes.

• Start: 9 hours, 15 minutes
• End: 14 hours, 45 minutes

3. Subtract the start time from the end time.

• Hours: 14 − 9 = 5 hours
• Minutes: 45 − 15 = 30 minutes

Total Duration = 5 hours 30 minutes

Definitely easier with a time duration calculator!

Why Use a Time Duration Calculator?

A time duration calculator makes it quick and easy to figure out the exact amount of time between two points. Instead of doing manual math or guessing, the calculator gives you an instant, accurate result.

There are several uses for a time duration calculator.

You can use it to quickly figure out time for work shifts, study sessions, or project timelines. It’s also handy for calculating travel time, breaks, or time between events. Time duration calculators can also be used to convert time into decimal hours for payroll or billing.

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How Do You Use a Time Duration Calculator?

Using Jibble’s FREE time duration calculator is simple and easy. You can use the Time Between Hours calculator for getting the duration between two specific times and the Time Between Dates calculator to get the number of days between two dates.

Here are the steps you can follow on how to use each:

Time Between Hours

1. Enter the starting time in the From field.
2. Select AM or PM.
3. Enter the ending time in the To field.
4. Click Calculate to see the total hours and minutes, as well as the decimal value.
5. Use Clear if you want to reset the fields.

Time Between Dates

1. Choose the start date in the From field (Month/Day/Year)
2. Choose the end date in the To field (Month/Day/Year)
3. Click Calculate to get the duration in days.
4. Use Clear to reset and enter new dates.

Is There a Quicker Way to Calculate Time Duration?

Yes. Instead of entering times manually into a calculator, you can use time tracking software like Jibble. Jibble automatically records when you and your team clock in, clock out, and take breaks. All of this data is instantly organized into digital timesheets, so you don’t have to calculate anything yourself.

This means you get:

• Accurate records of hours worked without manual entry.
• Automatic calculations of regular hours, overtime, and breaks.
• Ready-to-use timesheets for payroll, billing, or compliance.

Need More Than a Time Duration Calculator?

Our online time duration calculator is great for quick calculations, but if you need to handle multiple shifts or track time across several days, you might need something more advanced.

You can use Jibble’s free work time calculator for calculating daily work hours.

There’s also a free timesheet calculator for managing hours over longer periods.

And if you want to take it a step further, Jibble’s FREE time tracking software automates the entire process. From logging hours to generating detailed reports, Jibble makes it easy to manage employee time accurately. It even offers features like GPS tracking, facial recognition for secure clock-ins, and productivity monitoring.

Check Out More of Jibble’s FREE Calculator Tools:

Hours To Decimal Calculator

Military Time Converter

Automated Payroll Hours and Minutes Calculator