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Time Duration Calculator

Add or subtract time durations instantly. Enter two time values in hours, minutes, and seconds, choose add or subtract, and get the result.

Time calculation
Add or subtract two time durations.

Hours

Minutes

Seconds

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Hours

Minutes

Seconds

Result
Sum of two durations

2 hr 15 min

Breakdown

1 hr 30 min

+ 45 min

2 hr 15 min

1 hr 30 min + 45 min = 2 hr 15 min

How time addition works

Total seconds = (hours × 3,600) + (minutes × 60) + seconds

The calculator converts each time value to seconds, performs the addition or subtraction, then converts back to a human-readable format. Minutes and seconds cap at their maximum values (59), with overflow rolling into the next unit.

Example: 2h 45m + 1h 30m → (9900 + 5400) seconds = 15,300 seconds = 4h 15m.

Frequently asked questions

What is 1 hour 45 minutes minus 50 minutes?

1h 45m − 50m = 55 minutes. Convert both to minutes: 105 − 50 = 55 minutes, which is less than an hour, so the result is 55 minutes (or 0 hr 55 min 0 sec).

How do I calculate 8 hours minus 9 hours?

The result will be negative: 8h − 9h = −1 hour (or −1 hr 0 min 0 sec). The calculator handles negative durations correctly.

Can I add more than two durations?

This version handles two durations at a time. To add multiple durations, use the calculator twice: add A + B, then add the result to C.

Does this handle days or weeks?

No — this calculator works with hours, minutes, and seconds within a single day. For day-spanning calculations, convert to total hours or use a date calculator.

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