Calculate total hours worked between start and end times, convert hours to minutes, add multiple shifts, subtract breaks, and calculate pay based on Australian wage rates.
To convert hours to minutes, multiply by 60 (e.g. 2 hours = 120 minutes). To calculate total hours worked, enter your shift start and end times below — the calculator handles overnight shifts and deducts breaks automatically.
Add each shift or work period. Break time is deducted.
Pay Calculation (optional)
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Converting hours to minutes is simple multiplication — every hour is 60 minutes — but it's a question people look up constantly, especially when working out cooking times, workout durations, or how long until an event.
| Hours | Minutes |
|---|---|
| 2 hours | 120 minutes |
| 3 hours | 180 minutes |
| 4 hours | 240 minutes |
| 7 hours | 420 minutes |
| 8 hours | 480 minutes |
| 10 hours | 600 minutes |
| 24 hours | 1,440 minutes |
The Australian National Minimum Wage is $24.10 per hour from 1 July 2025, applying to all national system employees covered by an award or agreement.
Under most Modern Awards, Monday–Friday work is paid at ordinary time (×1.0). Saturday work is typically ×1.25 or ×1.5. Sunday is ×1.5 or ×2.0. Public holidays attract ×2.0 to ×2.5. Rates vary by award — always check your specific Modern Award on the Fair Work website.
| Category | Standard | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Standard hours per week | 38 hours | Fair Work Act 2009 |
| Maximum ordinary hours | 38 + reasonable additional | National Employment Standards |
| Overtime trigger | Above 38 hours/week (most awards) | Applicable Modern Award |
| Minimum break between shifts | 8-10 hours (award dependent) | Modern Award |
Beginner:
180 minutes (3 × 60).
1.5 hours (90 ÷ 60).
Advanced:
10 PM to 6 AM is 8 hours (overnight, add 24h to end time before subtracting: 6:00 + 24:00 − 22:00 = 8:00). Minus 30-minute break = 7.5 hours worked.
$24.10 × 1.5 × 6 = $216.90.
How many minutes are in a certain number of hours?
Multiply the number of hours by 60. For example, 2 hours = 120 minutes, 8 hours = 480 minutes, and 24 hours (a full day) = 1,440 minutes.
How do you calculate total work hours?
For each shift, subtract the start time from the end time. Add all shifts together. For overnight shifts: if end time is before start time, add 24 hours to the end time before subtracting. The calculator above handles all these cases including midnight crossings.
What are Australian overtime rules?
Standard full-time hours in Australia are 38 per week (National Employment Standards). Overtime is typically paid at time-and-a-half for the first 2-3 hours and double time thereafter, depending on your Modern Award or Enterprise Agreement. Casual workers receive a 25% loading instead of leave entitlements. Contact the Fair Work Ombudsman or check your applicable award at fairwork.gov.au.