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Working hours calculator (time card)
Enter start, end and break for each day. You get daily and weekly totals in hours:minutes and decimal hours, plus overtime against your contract.
| Day | Start | End | Break (min) | Worked | Decimal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | – | – | |||
| Tuesday | – | – | |||
| Wednesday | – | – | |||
| Thursday | – | – | |||
| Friday | – | – | |||
| Saturday | – | – | |||
| Sunday | – | – |
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🔒 Runs entirely in your browser – nothing you enter is uploaded or stored.
How to use it
- Enter start and end time for each day you worked (night shifts past midnight are supported).
- Enter the break in minutes.
- Read daily and weekly totals; enter your contract hours to see overtime.
Last checked: October 2026 · Based on: §§ 3, 4 German Working Hours Act. Found a mistake? Use the form below – we fix confirmed errors and update the date.
Frequently asked questions
What are decimal hours?
Hours as a decimal number, e.g. 7 h 45 min = 7.75 h. Many payroll and invoicing systems need this format.
What break rules apply in Germany?
Under the Working Hours Act (ArbZG §4), employees who work more than 6 hours need at least 30 minutes of break, more than 9 hours at least 45 minutes. Breaks can be split into blocks of at least 15 minutes.
Does it work for night shifts?
Yes. If the end time is earlier than the start time, we assume the shift ends on the next day.