Lunch break calculator
Subtract unpaid break time from a shift and see the paid hours immediately.
Lunch & breaks
Enter the time you clocked in, the time you clocked out, and the number of unpaid break minutes. The calculator shows the full shift length, the break amount, and the remaining paid time. For example, an 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM shift spans eight and a half hours; subtracting a 30-minute unpaid lunch leaves eight paid hours. The same calculation also works for overnight shifts that end the following day.
This tool performs time arithmetic, not employment-law analysis. Break requirements and whether a break must be paid can depend on location, age, occupation, employer policy, and the facts of the workday. Enter only the minutes that should be excluded from paid time under the rules that apply to your situation. If you need a full weekly total, use the time card calculator after you determine each day's paid time. Keeping the break calculation separate can also make it easier to spot a missing or incorrectly deducted lunch on a timesheet. It is also useful for checking split shifts with separate unpaid breaks.
No. Only enter break time that should be excluded from paid work hours.
Yes. Overnight shifts are supported.