Free UK HGV and LGV driver hours calculator. Log a shift with start & end times plus driving time, or add a rest day between them. Tracks driving, duty, breaks and daily rest under EU Drivers' Hours Rules and the Working Time Directive. Overnight shifts roll into the next day and everything saves on your device.
Tap to add to your break total.
Heads up: This is a tracker to help you estimate what you've worked and driven. Rules change based on breaks, POA, weekly rest, multi-manning, tacho mode and more. Staying compliant is on you, always check official guidance.
Plan your shifts under EU Drivers' Hours Rules and the Working Time Directive. Here are the rules that matter most.
Max per day. Can extend to 10 hours — twice a week only.
Take it in one go, or split it 15 + 30 (in that order).
Between shifts. Can drop to 9 hours — up to 3 times a week.
Max 56 hours in one week. Max 90 hours across any 2 consecutive weeks.
How driving, break and rest fit together.
A maximum of 9 hours. You can extend this to 10 hours, but only twice per week.
After 4.5 hours of driving you must take a 45-minute break. You can split it into a 15-minute break followed by a 30-minute break.
11 hours minimum between shifts. This can drop to 9 hours up to three times between weekly rest periods.
56 hours in any single week, and a maximum of 90 hours across any two consecutive weeks.
This tool is a planner, not legal advice. Always check the official gov.uk drivers' hours guidance.