Time Calculator


“Effortlessly manage time with our Time Calculator suite. Add, subtract, and calculate durations with ease. Simplify scheduling and planning tasks efficiently.”

Introducing our collection of easy-to-use time calculators, all in one convenient place! Need to add or subtract time from a specific date? Our Add or Subtract Time from a Date Calculator has you covered. Want to find out how much time has passed between two dates? Try our Time Duration Calculator. Need to calculate the time difference between two specific moments? Our Time Between Two Dates Calculator is perfect for the job. And if you’re up for more complex calculations, our Time Calculator in Expression lets you input time expressions directly. Whether you’re planning events or just managing your schedule, our suite of time calculators makes it simple and straightforward.

Time Calculator

Time Calculator

Add or Subtract Time

Add or Subtract Time from a Date Calculator:

This calculator allows you to add or subtract time from a specific date and time. Whether you need to calculate future dates by adding time intervals or determine past dates by subtracting time, this tool simplifies the process. Input your desired date and time, choose the operation (addition or subtraction), and specify the duration in days, hours, minutes, and seconds. The result will be displayed as the new date and time.

Time Calculator

Add or Subtract Time from a Date

Time Duration Calculator:

The Time Duration Calculator helps you find the duration between two specified dates and times. It’s useful for determining the time elapsed between significant events or scheduling tasks. Simply input the start and end dates along with their respective times, and this calculator will compute the difference in days, hours, minutes, and seconds, providing you with a clear understanding of the time span between the two instances.

Time Duration Calculator

Time Duration Calculator

Time Between Two Dates Calculator:

With the Time Between Two Dates Calculator, you can quickly determine the time difference between two specific dates and times. Whether you’re planning projects, tracking events, or analyzing timelines, this tool offers a straightforward solution. Input the start and end dates along with their corresponding times, and the calculator will compute the duration in days, hours, minutes, and seconds, helping you effectively manage your time.

Time Between Two Dates

Time Between Two Dates

Time Calculator in Expression:

The Time Calculator in Expression provides flexibility by allowing users to input time expressions directly, such as “2d 5h 14m 30s + 4h 5s – 30s + 28h”. This versatile tool performs calculations based on the provided expressions, simplifying complex time arithmetic. After entering the expression, the calculator computes the total time in days, hours, minutes, and seconds, offering both detailed and summarized results for easy interpretation. Whether you need to perform intricate time calculations or solve time-related problems, this calculator is a valuable resource.

Time Calculator in Expression

Time Calculator in Expression

Time is a fundamental concept used to sequence events, compare durations, and quantify changes. It is a measure in which events can be ordered from the past through the present into the future.

History of Time Measurement:

Ancient Calendars: Ancient civilizations, such as the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans, developed various calendars based on celestial events like lunar phases and solar cycles.

Sundials and Water Clocks: Sundials, dating back to ancient Egypt, used the shadow cast by the sun to indicate time. Water clocks, or clepsydras, measured time by the flow of water from one container to another.

Mechanical Clocks: The invention of mechanical clocks in the Middle Ages revolutionized timekeeping. Clock towers and church bells helped communities synchronize activities.

Pendulum Clocks: Developed in the 17th century, pendulum clocks provided accurate timekeeping, improving navigation and scientific observations.

Atomic Clocks: The 20th century saw the development of atomic clocks, which use the vibrations of atoms to measure time with extraordinary precision. These clocks form the basis of the International System of Units (SI) second.

Time Units:

  • Second (s): The base unit of time in the International System of Units (SI), defined as the duration of 9,192,631,770 periods of the radiation corresponding to the transition between two hyperfine levels of the ground state of the cesium-133 atom.
  • Minute (min): Equal to 60 seconds.
  • Hour (h): Equal to 60 minutes or 3,600 seconds.
  • Day: Equal to 24 hours or 86,400 seconds.
  • Week: Equal to 7 days.
  • Month: Varied historically and across cultures, with modern months averaging around 30 days.
  • Year: Defined by the time it takes for the Earth to complete one orbit around the Sun. There are various types of years, including tropical, sidereal, and anomalistic years.
Time UnitDefinition
Millennium1,000 years
Century100 years
Decade10 years
Year (Average)365.242 days or 12 months
Common Year365 days or 12 months
Leap Year366 days or 12 months (occurs once every four years)
Quarter3 months
Month28-31 days
– January, March, May, July, August, October, December: 31 days
– April, June, September, November: 30 days
– February: 28 days for a common year, 29 days for a leap year
Week7 days
Day24 hours or 1,440 minutes or 86,400 seconds
Hour60 minutes or 3,600 seconds
Minute60 seconds
SecondBase unit
Millisecond10^-3 second
Microsecond10^-6 second
Nanosecond10^-9 second
Picosecond10^-12 second

Time Zones:

Time zones divide the Earth’s surface into regions where the same standard time is used. The primary purpose of time zones is to regulate timekeeping across different regions, ensuring coordination and synchronization.

Timekeeping Systems:

  • Solar Time: Based on the position of the sun in the sky, used historically by early civilizations.
  • Sidereal Time: Based on the Earth’s rotation relative to distant stars, used in astronomy.
  • Universal Time (UT): A time standard based on the rotation of the Earth, adjusted for irregularities, and used as the basis for civil timekeeping worldwide.
  • Coordinated Universal Time (UTC): The primary time standard used across the world, based on International Atomic Time (TAI) with leap seconds added to match the Earth’s rotation.

Timekeeping Devices:

  • Clocks: Mechanical, analog, digital, and atomic clocks used for timekeeping.
  • Watches: Portable timekeeping devices worn on the wrist, available in various designs and functionalities.
  • Smartphones and Computers: Electronic devices equipped with clocks and timekeeping features, including alarms, calendars, and timers.
  • GPS (Global Positioning System): Satellite-based navigation systems that provide accurate time and location information.

Understanding the history, units, and systems of time measurement is essential for effective time management and coordination in various aspects of life, from daily routines to scientific research and global communication.