Time Card Calculator

Calculate weekly work hours from shift start/end times with breaks. See regular vs overtime hours.

Total Hours

37.50

Regular Hours

37.50

Overtime Hours

0.00

Shift Breakdown

Monday (09:00 - 17:00)7.50 hrs
Tuesday (09:00 - 17:00)7.50 hrs
Wednesday (09:00 - 17:00)7.50 hrs
Thursday (09:00 - 17:00)7.50 hrs
Friday (09:00 - 17:00)7.50 hrs
Total Hours37.50 hrs
Regular Hours (first 40)37.50 hrs
Overtime Hours (1.5x)0.00 hrs
Regular Pay$937.50
Overtime Pay$0.00
Estimated Gross Pay$937.50

Use the Time Card Calculator above to calculate your results. Enter your values and see instant results — all calculations run in your browser.

Disclaimer: This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax, financial, or legal advice. Results are estimates based on the information you provide and current rates. Always consult a qualified tax professional or financial advisor for advice specific to your situation.

How It Works

Our Time Card Calculator helps you accurately track weekly work hours from your daily shift start and end times, including unpaid breaks. This ensures precise calculation of your regular and overtime hours, vital for correct payroll processing in 2026, especially with evolving labor laws.

The calculator sums the duration of each shift (End Time - Start Time - Break Duration) to determine daily hours. These daily totals are then aggregated for the week. Overtime is calculated based on hours exceeding 40 per week, though this threshold can be adjusted for specific state or company policies.

Always double-check your shift times for accuracy, especially AM/PM designations. Remember to input break durations correctly; even short breaks impact total hours. A common mistake is forgetting to account for unpaid lunch breaks, which can lead to overstating work hours.

Example: A Week of Shifts

  1. 1 Input the following for a work week in January 2026: Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (30 min break); Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM (30 min break); Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (1 hour break); Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (30 min break); Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (1 hour break).
  2. 2 The calculator will process each day: Monday (7.5 hours), Tuesday (8 hours), Wednesday (7 hours), Thursday (8.5 hours), Friday (8 hours). It then sums these daily totals.
  3. 3 The total weekly hours are 39 hours. In this scenario, there are 39 regular hours and 0 overtime hours, assuming a 40-hour workweek threshold.
  4. 4 This breakdown clearly shows your total compensated time, distinguishing between standard work and any potential overtime, which is crucial for verifying your paycheck's accuracy. This example demonstrates how to account for varying shift lengths and break durations over a typical work week.

Source: IRS — Publication 15 (Circular E), Employer's Tax Guide · Last updated: April 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I calculate weekly work hours from a time card?
For each day, subtract the start time from the end time and deduct any unpaid break time. Add all daily totals for the weekly total. Hours over 40 per week are overtime in most states under the FLSA.
Do I get paid for lunch breaks?
Under federal law, breaks of 30 minutes or more can be unpaid if the employee is completely relieved of duties. Short breaks of 5-20 minutes must be paid. Some states have stricter rules requiring paid meal breaks.
When does overtime start?
Under the FLSA, non-exempt employees earn overtime (1.5x regular rate) after 40 hours in a workweek. California and some states also require daily overtime after 8 hours and double time after 12 hours.