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Time Difference Calculator

Find the difference between two times in hours, minutes, and decimal hours, including crossing midnight.

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How this tool works

Measure forward from the first clock time to the second. An earlier end clock time is assumed to fall on the next day. Identical times mean zero.

Example

11:20 PM until 2:05 AM is 2 hours and 45 minutes.

What this tool does not include

This compares two wall-clock times within a single 24-hour cycle. It does not account for time zones, daylight-saving transitions, or journeys spanning several days.

Frequently asked questions

What if the second time is earlier?

It is assumed to be on the next day.

Does it support date ranges?

It supports up to a single 24-hour cycle. Use Date Difference for dates.

Are time zones included?

No. These are wall-clock times, not timezone-aware timestamps.