Ramadan working hours calculator for Qatar
During Ramadan, the Labour Law cuts the maximum working time for everyone it covers.
Enter your start time and break to see when your day should end, and how many hours count as overtime.
How it's calculated
- The maximum in Ramadan is 6 hours a day and 36 hours a week, against 8 hours and 48 hours the rest of the year.
- Breaks for prayer, rest and meals don't count as working time, so the finish time adds them to the six hours.
- Overtime is the larger of the extra daily hours and the hours above the weekly limit.
An example
Starting at 08:00 with a one-hour break, a six-hour Ramadan day ends at 15:00.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a break during Ramadan hours?
The Labour Law requires one or more breaks of between one and three hours, so no one works more than five hours in a row. Some jobs approved by the minister can run without a stop.
Is time travelling to work counted?
No. The time spent going between home and work isn't part of working hours.
Are extra hours in Ramadan paid?
Yes. Hours above the limit are overtime, paid at your basic hourly pay plus at least 25%.
Key terms
- Working hours
- Time at work, not counting breaks or travel between home and work.
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