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Rest between shifts calculator
Check whether the legal rest between the end of one shift and the start of the next is met: 11 hours under the EU directive, 12 hours in Spain. Free, no sign-up.
Minimum rest: 12 h
| Shift end | Next shift start | Rest | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 h | ✓ OK | |||
| 9 h | ✕ Breach |
For guidance only, not legal advice. The EU Working Time Directive (2003/88/EC) sets a minimum daily rest of 11 consecutive hours per 24-hour period; Spain requires 12 hours. Some countries, sectors and collective agreements set their own limits — check yours.
Stop checking rest periods by hand
This calculator works with the hours you type in. With Tempix you already have them: your team clocks in from their phone, the record is digital, and you get each person's real clock-in/out times to review rest periods and export them anytime.
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What is the minimum rest between shifts?
Under the EU Working Time Directive (2003/88/EC), every worker is entitled to at least 11 consecutive hours of rest in each 24-hour period. National law can require more — Spain, for example, requires 12 hours.
Which threshold should I use?
Use the rule that applies where your people work: 11 hours for the EU minimum, 12 hours for Spain, or set your own for another country or collective agreement.
Does this replace local law or a lawyer?
No. It is a guidance calculator. Some sectors (transport, healthcare…) and collective agreements have specific rules — check yours or ask a professional.
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