Time & Date Calculators

Time Duration Calculator

Use this time duration calculator to find the exact difference between two dates and times in days, hours, minutes, and seconds.

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Formula

Duration = End date and time − Start date and time

Worked examples

From Monday 9:00 to Monday 17:00 is 8 hours.
From 1 May 2026 08:00 to 3 May 2026 10:30 is 2 days, 2 hours, and 30 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions

What does a time duration calculator do?

It calculates the elapsed time between a start date/time and an end date/time.

Can it calculate across different days?

Yes. It can calculate durations across days, months, and years.

What if the end time is before the start time?

The calculator will ask you to enter an end time that comes after the start time.