Hours & shifts
Clock-Out Calculator
Find your clock-out time from your start time, paid-hours target, and unpaid break. Includes a break-return mode and next-day results for U.S. hourly workers.
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How to use this calculator
Choose clock-out or break return. For clock-out, enter the shift start, the paid duration you want to complete, and all unpaid break minutes. For break return, enter the time your break starts and its length.
A worked example
Start at 8:15 AM, work 8 paid hours, and take 30 unpaid minutes: clock out at 4:45 PM. A 30-minute break starting at 11:50 PM ends at 12:20 AM the next day.
The calculation
Clock-out = start + paid target + unpaid breaks. Break return = break start + break duration.
Before you use the result
This is schedule arithmetic, not permission to leave work or a recommendation about break entitlement. The output uses wall-clock time and states date rollover.
Common scenarios
Use this calculator whenever you need to verify your hours, check a paycheck, or prepare a timecard submission. The result is the same arithmetic the payroll department uses, displayed in a form you can inspect.
Calculation methodology: View formulas, limits, and corrections
Common questions about Clock-Out Calculator
How do I calculate my clock-out time?
Enter your start time, paid hours target, and unpaid break minutes. The calculator adds your target time plus breaks to give your exact clock-out time.
Does the clock-out time account for lunch?
Yes. Add your unpaid break minutes and the calculator extends your clock-out time accordingly. A 30-minute unpaid lunch pushes your end time 30 minutes later.