How many hours can I still work this week?
Short answer: add up the hours you have worked since the start of your work week, after subtracting unpaid breaks, and subtract that from your limit. 52 − 38:40 worked = 13:20 left. If you are still clocked in, include the time so far.
1. Pick the limit that applies to you
Common numbers are 40 hours (a standard full-time week), 48 hours (a common maximum average in Europe) and 52 hours (40 regular + 12 overtime, the cap in South Korea). Your contract or local rules decide which one is yours.
2. Subtract breaks first
In 9:00–18:00 with a one-hour lunch you worked 8:00, not 9:00. Counting breaks as work makes you think you are closer to the limit than you are.
3. A worked example
Limit 52:00. Monday 9:40, Tuesday 10:05, Wednesday 9:15, and you have been in for 6:13 on Thursday. Worked so far: 35:13. Left: 16:47, which means Thursday and Friday together can still be about 8 hours each plus some overtime.
4. Watch the trend, not just the total
If you are already past 40 hours by Wednesday, you will likely cross the limit by Friday. Seeing day-by-day bars against your daily goal makes this obvious early.
Let an app do the counting
In Hourwell, choose a weekly limit of 40, 48, 52 or 60 hours in Settings. The Today screen then shows "13:20 left before your 52:00 limit" and turns to "over" if you pass it. Clock in and out with one tap; breaks are subtracted automatically.
FAQ
Do breaks count toward the weekly limit?
Usually not. Unpaid breaks are not working time, so subtract them before you add up the week.
When does the week start?
Use the week your employer uses for scheduling and pay — often Monday, sometimes Sunday or Saturday.
Is this legal advice?
No. Working-time rules differ by country and contract. Use the numbers to keep track and check the rules that apply to you.