Schedule Duration Calculator

Plan shifts, subtract breaks, compare actual hours, detect conflicts, calculate overtime, and export clear schedule summaries for work, study, projects, and events with confidence.

Schedule Results

Entry Breakdown

Entry Start End Gross Breaks Net Regular Overtime Variance

Timeline Preview

Schedule Settings

Dates are interpreted in this time zone.

Workday Rules

Active weekdays
Enter comma-separated dates using YYYY-MM-DD.
Use one period per line. These periods are subtracted.

Schedule Entries

Import, Save, and Calculate

Columns: title,start,end,planned_hours,planned_minutes,notes.

Formula Used

Gross Duration
Gross Duration = End Date and Time − Start Date and Time
Net Duration
Net Duration = Gross Duration − Unpaid Breaks − Excluded Time
Schedule Variance
Variance = Actual Duration − Planned Duration
Overtime
Overtime = Maximum of 0 and Net Hours − Regular-Hour Threshold
Gross minutes = end timestamp − start timestamp
Net minutes = rounded gross minutes − unpaid break minutes − excluded minutes
Regular minutes = minimum of net minutes and overtime threshold
Overtime minutes = maximum of zero and net minutes minus regular minutes

How to Use This Calculator

Select a time zone and calculation settings. Choose workday rules when needed. Add every schedule entry separately.

Enter start and end timestamps for each entry. Add paid or unpaid breaks. Planned duration enables variance reporting.

Press Calculate Duration to review totals. Check conflicts before using the report. Export the final schedule when ready.

Example Schedule Data

EntryStartEndUnpaid BreakPlanned
Morning Shift2026-07-22 09:002026-07-22 17:3030 minutes8 hours
Evening Support2026-07-22 18:002026-07-22 22:000 minutes4 hours
Night Maintenance2026-07-23 22:002026-07-24 06:3045 minutes8 hours

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the calculator handle overnight shifts?

Yes. Use an end date after the start date. The duration crosses midnight automatically.

Are paid breaks subtracted?

No. Paid breaks remain inside paid duration. Unpaid breaks reduce net scheduled time.

How are multiple breaks handled?

Add as many break rows as needed. Each break may use times or fixed minutes.

What does workday-only mode do?

It counts time inside selected weekdays and daily work hours. Holidays are excluded.

How does overtime calculation work?

Choose a per-entry or total threshold. Time above that threshold becomes overtime.

Can I compare planned and actual time?

Yes. Enter planned hours and minutes. The calculator reports positive or negative variance.

Can schedules be imported?

Yes. Import a CSV file using the documented columns. Imported rows become schedule entries.

How are conflicts detected?

The calculator compares entry timestamps. Overlapping entries receive a visible conflict warning.

Can I save a schedule?

Yes. Local saves remain in the current browser. Clearing browser storage removes them.

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