Time Duration Calculator

Calculate Time Duration

Use this calculator to find the elapsed time between two dates, times, or date-time combinations.

Calculation Type:

Start Time:

End Time:

Start Date:

End Date:

Start Date and Time:

End Date and Time:

How to Use the Time Duration Calculator

The Time Duration Calculator is a versatile tool designed to calculate the elapsed time between two points in time. It can handle time-only, date-only, or date-time combinations, making it useful for a wide range of applications, from project management and scheduling to payroll calculations and event planning.

Formula and Components

The basic formula used in this calculator is:

\[Duration = End Time - Start Time\]

Where:

Start Time is the beginning point of the duration
End Time is the ending point of the duration
Duration is the result, expressed in appropriate units (seconds, minutes, hours, days, months, years)

Calculation Steps

Select the calculation type (Time Only, Date Only, or Date and Time).
Enter the start time/date in the appropriate format.
Enter the end time/date in the appropriate format.
Click the "Calculate Duration" button.
The calculator will determine the duration between the two points and display the result.

Example Calculation

Let's calculate the duration of a workday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM:

Calculation Type: Time Only
Start Time: 09:00:00
End Time: 17:00:00
Calculation: 17:00:00 - 09:00:00
Result: 8 hours, 0 minutes, 0 seconds

Visual Representation

This diagram visually represents the duration of a workday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The arrow indicates the direction of time, and the result (8 hours) is shown above the timeline.