What is Time Calculator?
Adds and subtracts multi-part time durations in days, hours, minutes, and seconds, with automatic sexagesimal base-60 carryover.
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter Hours and Minutes for Time 1.
- Select Add or Subtract.
- Enter Hours and Minutes for Time 2.
- Review combined time.
The Mathematical Formula & Variables
Convert all values to seconds, add or subtract, then reconstruct HH:MM:SS
Step-by-Step Worked Example
Scenario: Adding 4 hrs 30 min and 3 hrs 15 min 30 sec.
- 4h 30m + 3h 15m 30s = 7 hours 45 minutes 30 seconds.
Result: 7h 45m 30s
Frequently Asked Questions
How does base-60 time arithmetic work?
Every 60 seconds rolls over into 1 minute, and every 60 minutes rolls over into 1 hour.