Elapsed Time Calculator
Calculate duration between times, find start/end times, and solve time-related problems
Time Calculator
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Quick Examples
Common Use Cases
Work Hours
Calculate daily work duration for timesheets
Travel Planning
Plan departure times and arrival schedules
Event Duration
Calculate meeting and event lengths
Sleep Tracking
Monitor sleep duration and patterns
Time Calculation Tips
Use 24-hour format to avoid AM/PM confusion
Calculator handles overnight periods automatically
Results show when calculations cross midnight
Perfect for payroll and time tracking
Understanding Elapsed Time
What is Elapsed Time?
Elapsed time is the amount of time that passes between two events. For example, if you start work at 9:00 AM and finish at 5:30 PM, the elapsed time is 8 hours and 30 minutes.
Calculation Methods
- •Duration: End time - Start time
- •End Time: Start time + Duration
- •Start Time: End time - Duration
Cross-Day Calculations
Example: Night shift from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM
Start: 22:00:00 → End: 06:00:00 (next day)
Duration: 8 hours (crosses midnight)
24-Hour Format
• 12:00 AM = 00:00 (midnight)
• 1:00 PM = 13:00
• 11:59 PM = 23:59