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font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
max-width: 600px;
margin: 20px auto;
padding: 25px;
border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
border-radius: 10px;
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box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
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color: #333;
margin-bottom: 25px;
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margin-bottom: 18px;
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
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margin-bottom: 8px;
color: #555;
font-weight: bold;
font-size: 0.95em;
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.work-hours-calculator-container input[type="text"],
.work-hours-calculator-container input[type="number"] {
width: calc(100% – 20px);
padding: 12px;
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border-radius: 6px;
font-size: 1em;
box-sizing: border-box;
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outline: none;
box-shadow: 0 0 5px rgba(0, 123, 255, 0.3);
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width: 100%;
padding: 14px 20px;
background-color: #007bff;
color: white;
border: none;
border-radius: 6px;
font-size: 1.1em;
font-weight: bold;
cursor: pointer;
transition: background-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
margin-top: 25px;
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background-color: #0056b3;
transform: translateY(-2px);
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margin-top: 30px;
padding: 18px;
border: 1px solid #d4edda;
background-color: #e2f0e4;
border-radius: 8px;
font-size: 1.15em;
color: #155724;
text-align: center;
font-weight: bold;
word-wrap: break-word;
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border-color: #f5c6cb;
background-color: #f8d7da;
color: #721c24;
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line-height: 1.6;
color: #444;
margin-bottom: 15px;
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margin-left: 20px;
margin-bottom: 15px;
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Work Hours Calculator with Lunch Break
Enter your shift details above and click "Calculate Work Hours".
function calculateWorkHours() {
var startTimeStr = document.getElementById("startTime").value;
var endTimeStr = document.getElementById("endTime").value;
var lunchBreakMinutesInput = document.getElementById("lunchBreakMinutes").value;
var resultDiv = document.getElementById("result");
resultDiv.className = "result"; // Reset class for new calculation
// — Input Validation —
var timeRegex = /^([01]\d|2[0-3]):([0-5]\d)$/;
if (!timeRegex.test(startTimeStr)) {
resultDiv.innerHTML = "Error: Please enter a valid Start Time in HH:MM format (e.g., 09:00).";
resultDiv.classList.add("error");
return;
}
if (!timeRegex.test(endTimeStr)) {
resultDiv.innerHTML = "Error: Please enter a valid End Time in HH:MM format (e.g., 17:30).";
resultDiv.classList.add("error");
return;
}
var lunchBreakMinutes = parseFloat(lunchBreakMinutesInput);
if (isNaN(lunchBreakMinutes) || lunchBreakMinutes = startMinutes) {
totalShiftMinutes = endMinutes – startMinutes;
} else {
// Overnight shift (e.g., 22:00 to 06:00)
totalShiftMinutes = (24 * 60 – startMinutes) + endMinutes;
}
// — Subtract Lunch Break —
var netWorkMinutes = totalShiftMinutes – lunchBreakMinutes;
if (netWorkMinutes < 0) {
resultDiv.innerHTML = "Warning: Your lunch break is longer than your total shift duration. Please check your inputs.";
resultDiv.classList.add("error");
return;
}
// — Format Output —
var netHours = Math.floor(netWorkMinutes / 60);
var netRemainingMinutes = netWorkMinutes % 60;
var decimalHours = (netWorkMinutes / 60).toFixed(2);
resultDiv.innerHTML = "Total Work Hours: " + netHours + " hours and " + netRemainingMinutes + " minutes (" + decimalHours + " decimal hours)";
}
Understanding Your Work Hours
Accurately tracking work hours is crucial for both employees and employers. This Work Hours Calculator with Lunch Break simplifies the process, allowing you to quickly determine the net working time after accounting for your designated break.
Why Calculate Work Hours?
- Payroll Accuracy: Ensures employees are paid correctly for the hours they've worked, especially for hourly wages or overtime calculations.
- Time Management: Helps individuals understand how much time they dedicate to work, aiding in personal time management and work-life balance.
- Compliance: Assists businesses in complying with labor laws regarding working hours, breaks, and overtime.
- Productivity Analysis: Provides data for analyzing team or individual productivity over specific periods.
How to Use This Calculator:
Using the calculator is straightforward:
- Enter Start Time: Input the exact time your work shift begins in HH:MM format (e.g., 08:30 for 8:30 AM, 14:00 for 2 PM).
- Enter End Time: Input the exact time your work shift ends in HH:MM format (e.g., 17:00 for 5:00 PM, 23:45 for 11:45 PM).
- Enter Lunch Break Duration: Specify the length of your lunch break in minutes (e.g., 30 for a 30-minute break, 60 for an hour).
- Click "Calculate Work Hours": The calculator will instantly display your total net working hours, both in hours and minutes, and as a decimal value.
Example Scenarios:
Let's look at a few common examples:
- Standard Day Shift:
- Start Time: 09:00
- End Time: 17:00
- Lunch Break: 60 minutes
- Result: 7 hours and 0 minutes (7.00 decimal hours)
- Afternoon Shift with Short Break:
- Start Time: 13:00
- End Time: 21:30
- Lunch Break: 30 minutes
- Result: 8 hours and 0 minutes (8.00 decimal hours)
- Overnight Shift:
- Start Time: 22:00
- End Time: 06:00
- Lunch Break: 45 minutes
- Result: 7 hours and 15 minutes (7.25 decimal hours)
This tool is designed to provide quick and accurate calculations, helping you manage your time effectively and ensure correct record-keeping.