Breaks
Break Time Calculator
Enter a start time, finish time and break. You'll see paid working time and whether an adult worker is entitled to a statutory break.
Calculator
Result
- Shift length
- 8h 30m
- Break
- 30 min (unpaid)
- Paid working time
- 8h 00m (8.00 h)
- Statutory break (adult)
- 20 min required
Adult workers in the UK are entitled to one uninterrupted 20-minute rest break when they work more than 6 hours a day. It doesn't have to be paid unless the contract says so.
How to use it
- Enter start and finish times.
- Enter the break length.
- Choose whether the break is paid.
Frequently asked questions
Do UK breaks have to be paid?
No. The statutory 20-minute break doesn't have to be paid unless the contract says so.
Is the rule different for young workers?
Yes. Workers under 18 get a 30-minute break if they work more than 4.5 hours.