Add Time Calculator

An add time calculator is a simple tool to help users add two or more time durations. Time values are typically expressed in hours, minutes, and seconds. This add time calculator simplifies adding up time durations, ensuring accurate results without manual errors.

What is adding time?

Adding time refers to the process of combining two or more durations of time to calculate total elapsed time. This operation involves adding time units such as hours, minutes, and seconds while accounting for their base-60 relationships (e.g., 60 seconds = 1 minute, 60 minutes = 1 hour). If the total of any unit exceeds its maximum value, the excess is carried over to the next higher time unit.

Formula explanations

The main goal of the calculator is to add two times (e.g., 08:30:15 + 09:15:30) and ensure the result is correct in HH:MM:SS format. Here’s how the logic works:

1. Adding Seconds

Start by adding the seconds from both times. If the total is ≥ 60, convert the excess into minutes.

Total Seconds = (Sec A + Sec B) % 60

Example: 30s + 40s = 70s → 10s (Carry 1 minute)

2. Adding Minutes

Add minutes from both times plus any carry from seconds. If total ≥ 60, carry over to hours.

Total Minutes = (Min A + Min B + Carry) % 60

3. Adding Hours

Finally, add the hours from both durations and any carry from the minutes calculation.

Total Hours = (Hours A + Hours B + Carry)

Example: 1h + 2h = 3h total.

How to use this calculator

1

Enter Durations: Input the Hours, Minutes, and Seconds for your first and second durations in the provided fields.

2

Calculate: Click the 'Add These Durations' button. The tool will instantly sum the values and handle unit carry-overs.

3

Review Result: The total time will appear in a large result card. Use the 'Clear' button to start a fresh calculation.

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