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Time Duration Calculator

Compute the duration between two times — across midnight too.

Runs locally·Free, no signup·Updated May 6, 2026
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How it works

A walkthrough, end to end.

  1. 1

    Enter a start and end time (HH:MM:SS).

  2. 2

    If the end is earlier than the start, 24 hours is added (overnight).

  3. 3

    See total duration in seconds, minutes, and h:mm:ss.

Reference

Time difference

Convert each time to seconds since midnight, subtract, and adjust by 24h if negative.

Use cases

What you can do with this.

Stopwatch results

Compute elapsed time when you forgot to start a timer.

Race times

Difference between race start and finish.

Cooking

Total cook time across multiple steps.

Class duration

Verify lecture or exam length.

Movie length

Duration from start to end timestamps.

Overnight calculations

Handles times that cross midnight.

Music tracks

Compute total play time from start to end.

Time duration 2026 — what's current

Standard arithmetic; calculator wins for instant overnight handling.

FAQ

Frequently asked.

  • Yes — if end time is before start, 24 hours is added automatically.

  • Yes — use HH:MM if you don't need second-level precision.

  • No. All math runs in your browser.

  • Compute each, then sum the seconds.