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8-Hour Shift Calculator
Plan an eight-hour shift: see the finish time, break placement and how overtime changes the day.
Your inputs
Change any value to update the result instantly.
Shift ends at
5:45 PM
24-hour finish
17:45
Suggested break start (mid-shift)
1:00 PM
Time at work including break
8.75 hours
Paid hours
8 hours
Crosses midnight?
No
What this calculator does
Plans the finish time and break placement of a shift of a stated length.
What your result means
The clock time the shift ends and the total time spent at work including the break.
Formula and working
Finish time = start time + paid hours + unpaid break
- 1
Collect the inputs
Start hour (24 h) = 9 h; Start minute = 0 min; Paid hours in the shift = 8 h; Unpaid break = 45 min; Overtime added = 0 h
- 2
Apply the formula
Finish time = start time + paid hours + unpaid break
- 3
Result
Shift ends at = 5:45 PM
Frequently asked questions
Symbols and assumptions
- H
- Paid hours
- b
- Unpaid break in minutes
- • Paid hours plus the unpaid break give total time at work.
Sources and review
Reviewed 2026-09-22 · Next review 2027-09-22
- • Break law differs by country and employer; the mid-shift suggestion is a planning aid only.
Important limitation
This is an educational estimate based only on the values and formula shown. Verify current rates, rules, units, and professional standards before relying on the result. It is not personalized financial or investment advice.
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