Hours in a Month
How many hours are in a month? 720, 730, or 744 — it depends on the month
Hours per Month by Calendar Month
The exact number of hours in a month depends on how many days that month has. All months have exactly 24 hours per day.
| Month | Days | Total Hours | Work Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31 | 744 | ~184 |
| February | 28 | 672 | ~160 |
| February (leap) | 29 | 696 | ~168 |
| March | 31 | 744 | ~184 |
| April | 30 | 720 | ~176 |
| May | 31 | 744 | ~184 |
| June | 30 | 720 | ~176 |
| July | 31 | 744 | ~184 |
| August | 31 | 744 | ~184 |
| September | 30 | 720 | ~176 |
| October | 31 | 744 | ~184 |
| November | 30 | 720 | ~176 |
| December | 31 | 744 | ~184 |
Where Does 730 Hours Come From?
The average hours per month of 730 hours is calculated as:
This is the standard figure used in HR, payroll, and salary-to-hourly conversions. When someone asks "how many hours does a salaried employee work per month?" the answer is typically 173 work hours (2,080 annual / 12) for a standard 40-hr week schedule.
Salary to hourly: Divide your monthly salary by 173 (work hours) to get your effective hourly rate. Example: $5,000/month / 173 hrs = ~$28.90/hr.
Work Hours Per Month — Standard Schedules
| Schedule | Hours/Week | Avg Hours/Month | Annual Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-time (half) | 20 hrs | ~86.7 hrs | 1,040 hrs |
| Part-time (3/4) | 30 hrs | ~130 hrs | 1,560 hrs |
| Standard full-time | 40 hrs | ~173 hrs | 2,080 hrs |
| Extended hours | 45 hrs | ~195 hrs | 2,340 hrs |
| Heavy overtime | 50 hrs | ~216.7 hrs | 2,600 hrs |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours are in a month?
The average is 730 hours per month. By specific month: 31-day months = 744 hours, 30-day months = 720 hours, February = 672 hours (non-leap) or 696 hours (leap year).
How many work hours are in a month?
Approximately 173 work hours per month for a standard 40-hour/week job (2,080 annual hours / 12). Exact count varies by month based on how many weekdays it contains.
How many hours are in a 30-day month?
Exactly 720 hours. Calculation: 30 x 24 = 720. April, June, September, and November all have 30 days.
How many hours are in a 31-day month?
Exactly 744 hours. Calculation: 31 x 24 = 744. January, March, May, July, August, October, and December have 31 days.
How many minutes are in a month?
An average month has 43,800 minutes (730 x 60). A 30-day month has 43,200 minutes, and a 31-day month has 44,640 minutes.