Minutes between two times
Calculate the exact number of minutes between two times. Handles same-day and overnight ranges for shifts, classes, workouts, and meetings.
How this calculator works
Enter a start time and an end time. The tool converts each to minutes after midnight and subtracts. The range type controls what happens when the end time is earlier than the start time:
- Auto-detect overnight assumes the end is on the next day, so 22:00 to 06:00 is 480 minutes.
- Same day only does not cross midnight, so an end before the start gives 0 minutes.
- Force overnight always adds a day, so 12:00 to 12:00 is 1,440 minutes.
The calculator works with clock times only. It does not know about dates, so it ignores daylight saving changes. For real elapsed time across dates, use hours between two dates.
Examples
| Start | End | Range type | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | 17:30 | Auto-detect | 510 minutes (8 hours 30 minutes) |
| 13:15 | 14:00 | Auto-detect | 45 minutes |
| 22:00 | 06:00 | Auto-detect | 480 minutes (8 hours) |
| 22:00 | 06:00 | Same day only | 0 minutes |
| 12:00 | 12:00 | Force overnight | 1,440 minutes (24 hours) |
Good for
- Timesheets and shifts where you need minutes. Divide by 60 for decimal hours: 510 minutes is 8.5 hours.
- Sleep and nap length across midnight. The sleep calculator suggests bedtimes and wake times.
- Lessons, calls and classes where you only know the clock times.
Questions
How many minutes are there between two times?
Enter both times above. The tool shows the total minutes and the same span in hours and minutes.
Does it handle overnight ranges?
Yes. Auto-detect adds a day when the end is earlier than the start. You can also force or forbid it.
Does it account for daylight saving time?
No. It only uses clock times. Use hours between two dates for exact elapsed time across a clock change.
How do I convert the result to decimal hours?
Divide the minutes by 60. For example, 450 minutes is 7.5 hours.
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