How to Calculate Night Shift Hours Accurately?

Learn how to accurately calculate night shift hours with simple steps and tips. Perfect for HR and management.

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To calculate night shift hours, follow these steps: Start by defining the night shift period, e.g., 10 PM to 6 AM. Record the clock-in and clock-out times of the employees. Subtract the start time from the end time of the shift. If the shift crosses midnight, add 24 hours to the end time first. Finally, adjust breaks or non-working periods if necessary to get the total night shift hours worked.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What defines night shift hours? Night shift hours typically refer to the period employees work during the night, often defined as starting from 10 PM to 6 AM.
  2. How do I adjust night shift hours for breaks? To adjust for breaks during night shifts, simply subtract the duration of break times from the total hours worked.
  3. What if a night shift crosses midnight? If a night shift crosses midnight, add 24 hours to the end time before subtracting to calculate total hours worked.

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