Work Hours Calculator
Weekly timesheet — enter clock-in/out times and break duration for each day
Quick answer: A standard 9–5 shift (8 hours) with a 30-minute unpaid lunch = 7.5 net hours worked. A 40-hour week with 30-min breaks = 37.5 paid hours.
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Weekly pay estimate (optional)
Statutory Break Entitlements by Country
| Country | Break entitlement | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | No federal requirement | FLSA has no mandate; state laws vary. Some states require 30-min meal break after 5-6 hrs. |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 20 min after 6 hours | Working Time Regulations 1998. Paid or unpaid depends on contract. |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 30 min after 6 hrs; 45 min after 9 hrs | ArbZG strictly enforced. Employer must ensure breaks are taken. |
| 🇫🇷 France | 20 min after 6 hours | Labour Code. Most collective agreements extend this. |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 30 min unpaid after 5 hrs | Fair Work Act NES. Most awards specify additional paid rest breaks. |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | 45 min after 6 hrs; 60 min after 8 hrs | Labour Standards Act. Breaks must be given collectively during work time. |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | Varies by province | BC: 30-min after 5 hrs. Ontario: 30-min after 5 hrs (unpaid). Quebec: 30-min after 5 hrs. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between decimal hours and H:MM?
Decimal hours express time as a single number: 7.5 means 7 hours 30 minutes. This is used in payroll systems and spreadsheets. H:MM format (7:30) is used for display. To convert: multiply the decimal part by 60. So 7.25 hours = 7h 15m (0.25 x 60 = 15).
How do overtime rules differ internationally?
US: FLSA requires 1.5x pay for hours over 40/week for non-exempt workers. UK: No statutory overtime rate, but workers must average national minimum wage. Germany: Overtime typically paid at 25-50% premium per collective agreement. Australia: Fair Work awards usually require 1.5x for first 2 hours overtime, then 2x.
Are unpaid breaks counted in my working hours?
No. Unpaid breaks are excluded from working time calculations for pay purposes. However, under EU Working Time Directive, minimum rest periods count as part of the 48-hour average working week limit, even if unpaid. The calculator deducts break minutes from net hours.