Hours and Minutes Calculator
Add or subtract hours and minutes across multiple durations. Perfect for totalling work hours, shifts, travel time and elapsed time. Add as many rows as you need.
Each row is converted to total minutes (hours × 60 + minutes) and added to or subtracted from the running total, depending on the sign you choose. The final total is then split back into hours and minutes, with any minutes of 60 or more carried into the hours column automatically.
How it works
Frequently asked questions
How do I add hours and minutes together?
Enter each duration as a row with hours and minutes, choosing + to add or − to subtract. The calculator sums every row and gives the total in hours and minutes, plus the total minutes. Add as many rows as you need.
Can I subtract hours and minutes?
Yes. Set the sign on any row to − and that duration is subtracted from the running total. This is handy for deducting breaks from a shift.
What is this calculator useful for?
Totalling work hours, shift patterns, travel time and elapsed time across several entries. It handles the carry-over from minutes into hours automatically.
What happens to minutes over 60?
Each row expects minutes between 0 and 59. When the rows are summed, any minutes totalling 60 or more are carried into the hours column automatically.
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