Work Hours Calculator
Calculate daily, weekly, and annual work hours based on your start time, end time, and breaks.
Unpaid break time per day
52 minus annual leave and public holidays (typically 48)
How It Works
The calculator computes daily hours from your start and end times minus break duration. Weekly hours = daily hours x days per week. Annual hours = weekly hours x working weeks. It also shows the equivalent in minutes for timesheet accuracy and flags whether the weekly total meets the 38-hour full-time standard.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is full-time in Australia?
Full-time work in Australia is generally defined as 38 hours per week under the Fair Work Act. This is the standard for most modern awards and enterprise agreements, though some industries have different standards.
How many work hours are in a year?
A full-time worker doing 38 hours/week for 48 weeks (allowing 4 weeks annual leave) works approximately 1,824 hours per year. At 52 weeks (no leave), it's 1,976 hours. These figures are useful for converting between annual salary and hourly rate.
Do I get paid for breaks?
Under most Australian awards, meal breaks of 30-60 minutes are unpaid. Shorter rest breaks (10-15 minutes) are usually paid. If you're required to remain available during your break, it may be considered paid time. Check your specific award or agreement.
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