← Work & Pay toolsDaily limit8hours Weekly limit40hours Break rule30 min after 4 hours · 60 min after 8 hours Rest-day ruleAt least one rest day per week
A break should be genuinely free from work duties. Net work time excludes the break, not the time you are present at the workplace. Review overtime treatment when the week goes above 40 hours.
WORK & PAY
Country Work Hours Calculator
Calculate net work hours and country-specific weekly, monthly and annual totals from a schedule.
Country Work Hours Calculator
Calculate net daily hours and weekly, monthly, and annual totals from your schedule.
South Korea is estimated against an 8-hour day and 40-hour week, excluding breaks. The reference also shows the 30-minute rule after 4 hours and the 1-hour rule after 8 hours.
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Schedule inputs
Quick schedules
Workdays per week
Formula 8h 45m − 45minutes = 8h
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Calculated hours
Net hours per day
8h✓ This schedule is within the basic reference
Time at workplace8h 45m
Break time0h 45m
Daily limit over—
Weekly hours32h
Monthly hours138.7 hours
Annual hours1,664.0 hours
Weekly limit over—
South Korea is estimated against an 8-hour day and 40-hour week, excluding breaks. The reference also shows the 30-minute rule after 4 hours and the 1-hour rule after 8 hours.
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Working-time rules
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Compare workdays
Using the current start, end, and break settings| Workdays per week | Net hours per day | Weekly hours | Monthly hours | Weekly limit over |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3days | 8h | 24h | 104.0 hours | — |
| 4days | 8h | 32h | 138.7 hours | — |
| 5days | 8h | 40h | 173.3 hours | — |
| 6days | 8h | 48h | 208.0 hours | 8h |
| 7days | 8h | 56h | 242.7 hours | 16h |
Tips!
Important notes
- A break can count as work if you must remain on duty or respond to instructions.
- Coverage can differ for workplaces with fewer than five regular workers.
- Variable and selective schedules need a separate review.
Planning estimate only. Actual treatment can differ for shifts, variable schedules, local rules, and your employment contract.
STEPS
How to use
- Choose a country and enter start, end, and break times.
- Adjust workdays and the actual break duration.
- Review net daily hours, weekly/monthly/annual totals, and the rule comparison.