🇨🇳 Work Hours Calculator China

Calculate your work hours with China labor law information, overtime rules, and minimum wage details.

🗣 Mandarin Chinese¥ CNY (Chinese Yuan)

Calculate Work Hours

Results

7.50 hrs
Net Work Hours
Total Duration8h 0m
Break30 min
Net Hours7h 30m

🇨🇳 China Employment Laws

🗣 LanguageMandarin Chinese
¥ CurrencyCNY (Chinese Yuan)

📅 Last verified: May 26, 2026. Labour rules and wage rates can change, so confirm with official sources before payroll cutoff.

⏰ Standard Working Hours

40 hrs/week (8 hrs/day, 5 days)

⚡ Overtime Rules

1.5x weekdays, 2x weekends, 3x holidays

💰 Minimum Wage

Varies by region (Beijing: ¥25.3/hr, Shanghai: ¥24/hr)

🏖️ Leave Entitlement

5 days (1-10 yrs), 10 days (10-20 yrs), 15 days (20+ yrs)

😴 Breaks

1-2 hour lunch break typical

Practical China Work Examples

🧮 China standard shift example

Input: 09:00 to 17:45, 45-minute break.

Result: 8.00 paid hours.

Pay sample: ¥304 at ¥38/hour.

🧮 China overtime shift example

Input: 08:00 to 19:00, 60-minute break.

Result: 10.00 paid hours with 2.00 overtime hours (using a 8-hour daily threshold for illustration).

Pay sample: regular ¥304 + overtime ¥114 = ¥418.

Local rule note: 1.5x weekdays, 2x weekends, 3x holidays

Local Use Cases

📌 Use Case 1

Factory line schedules with holiday overtime multipliers.

📌 Use Case 2

Office staff balancing standard-week limits.

📌 Use Case 3

Shift-based manufacturing attendance audits.

Official Sources

🔗 Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (China)

Last verified: May 26, 2026

https://www.mohrss.gov.cn/

🔗 China government labour resources portal

Last verified: May 26, 2026

https://www.gov.cn/

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to common questions

What are the standard working hours in China?
40 hrs/week (8 hrs/day, 5 days)
How is overtime calculated in China?
1.5x weekdays, 2x weekends, 3x holidays
What is the minimum wage in China?
Varies by region (Beijing: ¥25.3/hr, Shanghai: ¥24/hr)
How many days of leave do workers get in China?
5 days (1-10 yrs), 10 days (10-20 yrs), 15 days (20+ yrs)
Can this China calculator handle overnight shifts?
Yes. If end time is earlier than start time, the calculator assumes the shift crosses midnight and still applies break deductions and pay logic correctly.
Should I use daily or weekly overtime limits in China?
Use your contract, award/collective agreement, and local law. China rules can differ by sector, and many employers use weekly thresholds even when daily examples are shown.
Where should I verify updates for China minimum wage and working-time rules?
Check the official sources listed on this page, then confirm any sector-specific agreements before payroll cutoff.
How should I use the China minimum wage figure in payroll checks?
Treat published minimum rates as a floor, then compare with your local sector rules and contract terms. Current page reference: Varies by region (Beijing: ¥25.3/hr, Shanghai: ¥24/hr).
What weekly hour target should I benchmark in China?
A practical benchmark from this page is around 40 hours per week, then adjust for contract schedules, rest rules, and local exceptions.