Work Shift Countdown Timer
Count down to the start or end of one scheduled work shift, with elapsed time, progress, unpaid breaks, and net planned work time.
Last updated: August 2026
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Scheduled progress
This is a scheduled-time view, not a time-clock record. It does not verify employer schedules, paid-break rules, overtime, or payroll.
Scheduled span versus net work time
The countdown uses the full interval between the entered start and end times. Unpaid break minutes are subtracted only from the net scheduled work-time summary, so they do not change when the scheduled shift ends.
Overnight shifts and local time
For a shift that crosses midnight, select the next calendar date for the end time. The timer uses your browser’s local date and time and recalculates from timestamps when the page becomes visible again.
Important limitation
This timer follows the start and end times entered in the browser. It does not verify employer schedules, time-clock records, paid-break rules, overtime, or payroll.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use this before a shift starts?
Yes. It shows the time until the scheduled start.
Does an unpaid break change the countdown?
No. It changes net scheduled work time only.
Will it correct after a background tab?
Yes. The display is calculated from the current timestamp rather than accumulated timer ticks.