Clock-Out Time Calculator
Find what time to clock out: enter when you started, how long you need to work, and your unpaid break.
How to find your clock-out time
- Enter the time you started, such as 8:15am.
- Enter how many hours and minutes you need to work, not counting breaks.
- Enter your unpaid break in minutes. The clock-out time appears right away.
How it’s calculated
Clock-out time = start time + required working time + unpaid break
If the result passes midnight, the calculator labels it “Next day” (or the number of days later). More detail is on the methodology page.
Examples
Day shift
8:15 AM + 8 hours + 30-minute break = 4:45 PM.
Night shift
10:00 PM + 8 hours + 30-minute break = 6:30 AM next day.
Shorter day
7:00 AM + 7h 30m + 45-minute break = 3:15 PM.
Clock-out times for an 8-hour day
Working time is 8 hours in every row. The unpaid break is added on top, because it is time at work that is not paid.
| Start | No break | 30 min | 45 min | 60 min |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM | 1:30 PM | 1:45 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM | 2:30 PM | 2:45 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 6:30 AM | 2:30 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:15 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM | 3:30 PM | 3:45 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 7:30 AM | 3:30 PM | 4:00 PM | 4:15 PM | 4:30 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM | 4:30 PM | 4:45 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 8:30 AM | 4:30 PM | 5:00 PM | 5:15 PM | 5:30 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | 5:30 PM | 5:45 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 9:30 AM | 5:30 PM | 6:00 PM | 6:15 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM | 6:30 PM | 6:45 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM | 10:30 PM | 10:45 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM (next day) | 6:30 AM (next day) | 6:45 AM (next day) | 7:00 AM (next day) |
Paid breaks are already part of working time, so leave them out — adding them here would push your clock-out time later than it should be.
Shifts shorter and longer than 8 hours
The same start time with a different working target. A 30-minute unpaid break is included in the second column.
| Working time | No break | 30-min break | 60-min break |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 hours | 3:00 PM | 3:30 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 7 hours | 4:00 PM | 4:30 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 7h 30m | 4:30 PM | 5:00 PM | 5:30 PM |
| 8 hours | 5:00 PM | 5:30 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 9 hours | 6:00 PM | 6:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 10 hours | 7:00 PM | 7:30 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 12 hours | 9:00 PM | 9:30 PM | 10:00 PM |
What time can I clock out after 8 hours with lunch?
Add 8 working hours and the unpaid lunch duration to your start time. A 9:00 AM start with a 45-minute unpaid lunch gives 5:45 PM. With no unpaid break, the same working target ends at 5:00 PM.
See our 30, 45 and 60-minute lunch comparison. If you already finished your shift, use the work hours calculator to find the duration instead.
Frequently asked questions
What time do I clock out if I start at 9 and work 8 hours?
With no unpaid break, 5:00 PM. With a 30-minute unpaid lunch, 5:30 PM; with 45 minutes, 5:45 PM; with an hour, 6:00 PM. The unpaid break extends the time you are at work without counting as working time.
Should I include my lunch break?
Enter unpaid breaks in the break field so they are added to your time at work. Breaks you are paid for already count as working time, so leave them out.
What if my shift ends after midnight?
The result shows the clock-out time with a “Next day” label, or how many days later it is for very long shifts. For example, 10:00 PM plus 8 hours of work and a 30-minute break ends at 6:30 AM the next day.
Can I enter decimal hours?
Yes, when they equal whole minutes: 7.5 hours works (7 hours 30 minutes). For other values, enter hours and minutes separately.
Does it adjust for daylight saving time?
No. It adds time to the clock time you enter. If your shift crosses a daylight-saving change, the wall clock will show an hour earlier or later than the result.