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How to Track Work Hours

Struggling with tracking work hours accurately? Harvest simplifies this with real-time tracking and integrations, making it effortless to log and analyze time efficiently.

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How many hours did you work this week?

Enter your clock-in and clock-out times for each day. The calculator handles breaks, overtime, and weekly totals automatically.

Day Clock In Clock Out Break Hours
Total hours this week 0h
Regular hours (≤40) 0h
Overtime hours 0h
Average hours/day 0h
Total break time 0h

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How this work hours calculator works

It adds up the hours between each day's clock-in and clock-out, subtracts your breaks, and totals the week for you.

  • Daily hours = (clock-out − clock-in) − break time.
  • Weekly total = the sum of every day's hours.
  • Regular vs. overtime: hours up to 40 per week count as regular; anything above is overtime (US FLSA — thresholds vary by country and state).

Results update as you type, including your daily average and total break time.

Track Work Hours with Harvest

See how Harvest tracks work hours in real-time, integrating seamlessly with your favorite tools to enhance productivity.

Screenshot of Harvest tracking work hours with real-time features.

How to Track Work Hours FAQs

  • Some of the best tools for tracking work hours include Harvest, which offers real-time tracking and integrations, and other software solutions like Toggl and Clockify. These tools provide automated time tracking, detailed reporting, and seamless integrations with project management systems.

  • To track work hours accurately, use a time tracking tool like Harvest, which offers one-click timers and manual entry options. Ensure you log start and end times precisely, and review timesheets regularly for accuracy. Automating these processes can help reduce errors and improve data reliability.

  • Yes, there are free options available for time tracking. Harvest offers a free 30-day trial, allowing you to explore its features without commitment. Other tools like Clockify also offer free plans with basic functionalities suitable for individuals and small teams.

  • When evaluating time tracking apps, look for features such as real-time tracking, ease of use, comprehensive reporting, and integrations with other tools. Harvest provides these features along with mobile accessibility, making it a versatile choice for various business needs.

  • To calculate total hours worked, convert start and end times to military time, and use decimal conversion for minutes. Subtract unpaid breaks and sum the daily totals to find the weekly hours. Tools like Harvest automate this process, minimizing errors and saving time.

  • Legal requirements for tracking employee hours vary by region but commonly include maintaining records of start times, end times, breaks, and overtime. In the U.S., the FLSA mandates accurate records for non-exempt employees, including daily and weekly hours worked and overtime pay calculations.

  • Harvest integrates with Asana by allowing you to track time directly from your Asana tasks. This seamless integration ensures that all your project hours are logged accurately and can be analyzed in Harvest's reports, enhancing productivity and project management.

  • Yes, you can track expenses in Harvest. It offers expense tracking features with receipt capture, enabling you to manage both time and financial resources efficiently. This integration helps in keeping project budgets on track and provides a comprehensive view of your financials.