Time Duration Calculator: Find Elapsed Time Between Start and End Points
Calculate the exact duration between two times or add/subtract hours, minutes, and seconds with our intuitive time duration calculator.
Category: Time
About Time Duration Calculations
Time duration calculations are essential for a wide range of personal and professional applications, from project management to billing for hourly work.
Our Time Duration Calculator offers two main functions:
- Calculate Duration: Find the exact time difference between two points in time, displayed in both standard (HH:MM:SS) and decimal formats. This is useful for tracking time spent on tasks, calculating working hours, or determining how long an event lasted.
- Add/Subtract Duration: Add or subtract a specific amount of time from a starting point. This helps with scheduling, planning ahead, or determining deadlines.
The calculator accounts for date changes and can handle calculations that span multiple days, making it a versatile tool for all your time-related needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I calculate the duration between two times?
Enter the start time and end time in their respective fields, then click 'Calculate Duration'. The calculator will show you the exact hours, minutes, and seconds between those times.
Can the time duration calculator handle calculations across days?
Yes, our calculator can handle time durations that span across multiple days. You can specify the date along with the time for both start and end points for accurate multi-day calculations.
How do I convert a duration from hours:minutes:seconds to decimal hours?
After calculating the duration, the calculator automatically shows both the HMS format (hours:minutes:seconds) and the decimal hours format to make it easy to use the result in different contexts.
Can I add or subtract a specific duration from a time?
Yes, select the 'Add/Subtract Duration' tab, enter your start time, choose whether to add or subtract, enter the duration in hours, minutes, and seconds, and click 'Calculate' to find the resulting time.