🇹🇷 Work Hours Calculator Turkey

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

🗣 Turkish₺ TRY (Turkish Lira)

Calculate Work Hours

Results

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

🇹🇷 Turkey Employment Laws

🗣 LanguageTurkish
₺ CurrencyTRY (Turkish Lira)

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

⏰ Standard Working Hours

45 hrs/week

⚡ Overtime Rules

1.5x regular rate, max 270 OT hrs/year

💰 Minimum Wage

₺20,002.50/month gross (2024)

🏖️ Leave Entitlement

14 days (1-5 yrs), 20 days (5-15 yrs), 26 days (15+ yrs)

😴 Breaks

Various based on shift length

Practical Turkey Work Examples

🧮 Turkey standard shift example

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

Result: 8.00 paid hours.

Pay sample: ₺1440.00 at ₺180.00/hour.

🧮 Turkey overtime shift example

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

Result: 10.00 paid hours with 1.00 overtime hours (using a 9-hour daily threshold for illustration).

Pay sample: regular ₺1620.00 + overtime ₺270.00 = ₺1890.00.

Local rule note: 1.5x regular rate, max 270 OT hrs/year

Local Use Cases

📌 Use Case 1

45-hour baseline scheduling for SME employers.

📌 Use Case 2

Tracking yearly overtime cap across teams.

📌 Use Case 3

Payroll prep for weekend-heavy service work.

Official Sources

🔗 Ministry of Labour and Social Security (Turkey)

Last verified: May 26, 2026

https://csgb.gov.tr/tr/

🔗 Official portal reference to ministry website

Last verified: May 26, 2026

https://www.turkiye.gov.tr/calisma-ve-sosyal-guvenlik-bakanligi

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to common questions

What are the standard working hours in Turkey?
45 hrs/week
How is overtime calculated in Turkey?
1.5x regular rate, max 270 OT hrs/year
What is the minimum wage in Turkey?
₺20,002.50/month gross (2024)
How many days of leave do workers get in Turkey?
14 days (1-5 yrs), 20 days (5-15 yrs), 26 days (15+ yrs)
Can this Turkey 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 Turkey?
Use your contract, award/collective agreement, and local law. Turkey rules can differ by sector, and many employers use weekly thresholds even when daily examples are shown.
Where should I verify updates for Turkey 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 Turkey 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: ₺20,002.50/month gross (2024).
What weekly hour target should I benchmark in Turkey?
A practical benchmark from this page is around 45 hours per week, then adjust for contract schedules, rest rules, and local exceptions.