Night shift

Overnight shift hours calculator

If the end time is earlier on the clock, it is the next day

+24 hours

Example: 10pm–6am = 8 hours. 7pm–7am = 12 hours. Then subtract lunch.

Type the wall-clock times you actually punched. Do not split the shift into two days unless your timesheet already does.

How overnight hours are counted

If end is before start, add 24 hours to the end, then subtract, then subtract unpaid break minutes. 22:00 to 06:00 becomes 30:00 − 22:00 = 8 hours.

FAQ

How many hours is a 10pm to 6am shift? 8 hours before breaks.

How many hours is 7pm to 7am? 12 hours before breaks.

Does this include night differential? No. Extra night pay is a rate, not extra hours on the clock.

10pm to 6am is how many hours?8 hours overnight. Lunch makes 7.50. 7am to 7pm is how many hours?12-hour day. Lunch makes 11.00. How many hours is 9 to 5?8 hours. With 30 min lunch: 7:30 / 7.50.