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Hours Worked Calculator

Harvest offers an efficient solution for calculating total hours worked, integrating seamlessly with payroll systems to streamline processing and ensure compliance.

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Calculate the difference between two times

Enter a start and end time to get the exact duration in hours, minutes, and decimal hours. Overnight shifts handled automatically.

Lunch or other break to subtract from the total.
Duration 8h 30m
Decimal hours 8.50
After break 8h 00m
Net minutes 480

Track your time automatically with Harvest

How this time duration calculator works

It measures the time between two clock readings and subtracts any break.

  • Duration = end time − start time (overnight shifts add 24 hours).
  • After break = duration − break minutes.
  • Decimal hours = total minutes ÷ 60.

Calculate Hours Worked with Harvest

Harvest's interface allows you to calculate and export hours worked, streamlining payroll processing and ensuring compliance.

Screenshot of Harvest's hours worked calculator interface

Hours Worked Calculator FAQs

  • To calculate hours worked manually, record the start and end times of each shift, convert times to a 24-hour format, and subtract the start time from the end time. Deduct any unpaid breaks to find the total hours worked.

  • Yes, Harvest allows you to export detailed time reports in CSV or Excel formats, facilitating easy integration with payroll systems and ensuring accurate processing.

  • Short breaks under 20 minutes are considered compensable work hours, while meal periods over 30 minutes are generally unpaid if the employee is relieved from duty. These distinctions are critical for accurate payroll calculations.

  • Under the FLSA, non-exempt employees must receive 1.5 times their regular pay rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. This ensures fair compensation for overtime hours.

  • Harvest integrates with a variety of platforms, including Asana, Trello, Slack, and QuickBooks, enhancing its utility for diverse business operations and seamless time-tracking management.

  • State laws can vary, with some states like California and Colorado having daily overtime requirements in addition to weekly standards. It's important to consider these variations for compliance.

  • Establish clear policies, train employees, and use reliable tools to ensure accurate time tracking. Regularly reviewing records and encouraging real-time entry can minimize errors and enhance compliance.