Clock Angle Calculator

Calculate the angle between clock hands at any time.

Enter Time

Hours (0-11) and Minutes (0-59)

Hours (H)

Minutes (M)

Enter your values above and tap Calculate to see the result.

Angle Between Hands

Acute Angle

Reflex Angle

Formula: |30H − 5.5M| → take min(angle, 360°−angle)
Hour hand: ° from 12 | Minute hand: ° from 12

Formula

Hour = 30H + 0.5M
Min = 6M
θ = |Hour − Min|
Acute = min(θ, 360°−θ)

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Pro Tips

Results update as you type — change any field to see the effect immediately.

Check that every value uses the same unit before comparing results.

Use the copy button to paste the clock angle figures into a note or spreadsheet.

Nothing is sent to a server, so you can use this with private figures.