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8 Hour Shift Calculator
Work out your shift end time, total hours, and weekly totals.
Calculate your shift hours
Your result
An 8-hour shift starting at 09:00 with a 30-minute break ends at 17:30.
How an 8-hour shift works
An 8-hour shift is the most common full-time work schedule, covering a standard 40-hour week across five days. The shift itself is 8 hours of work, with breaks scheduled on top of it.
Depending on your workplace, a break may be paid or unpaid. The calculator above treats breaks as unpaid time on top of the 8-hour shift, so it shows both your net hours (8) and your gross time at work (8 hours plus your break).
8-hour shift with a lunch break
A typical 8-hour shift with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break means you are at work for 8.5 hours in total. Your paid hours stay at 8, while the 30-minute break is added on top of your shift length.
If your break is paid, the full 8 hours are counted as paid work and your end time stays 8 hours after your start time. The calculator shows both net and gross hours so you can see the difference.
Common 8-hour shift times
The most common 8-hour shift is a fixed day shift such as 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, or 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. In 24-hour workplaces, the day is often split into three 8-hour shifts: morning, evening, and night (overnight).
Example 8-hour shift end time
| Step | Time |
|---|---|
| Start time | 9:00 AM |
| 8 hours of work | +8:00 |
| 30-minute unpaid break | +0:30 |
| End time | 5:30 PM |
Enter your own start time and break length in the calculator above to see your end time and weekly totals.
Frequently asked questions
Is an 8 hour shift including break?
An 8-hour shift is usually 8 hours of paid work time. A break is added on top, so your total time at work may be 8.5 hours when a 30-minute break is included.
How do I calculate my 8 hour shift end time?
Add 8 hours to your start time, then add your break length. For example, a 9:00 AM start with a 30-minute break ends at 5:30 PM.
Does a lunch break count as hours worked?
Generally no. Unpaid meal breaks are not counted as hours worked, which is why the calculator shows both net and gross hours.
How many hours is a 5 day 8 hour shift week?
Five 8-hour shifts total 40 hours of work per week.
Can this calculate other shift lengths?
This calculator focuses on 8-hour shifts. For pay differences on longer shifts, try the shift differential calculator.