Find Elapsed Time

The following diagrams show how to solve an elapsed time problem using a number line. Scroll down the page for step by step solutions on how to find the elapsed time.

Elapsed Time: How to Solve Elapsed Time on a Number Line
How to find out how much time has elapsed by using a number line?

Example:
Emily had soccer practice after school today. The green clock shows what time practice began. The yellow clock shows what time it ended. How much time did Emily spend in soccer practice today?

Calculating Elapsed Time
Calculate the time interval between two given times, and also the time before or after a given time, knowing the duration.

Elapsed Time - Number Line
How to find elapsed time on a number line?

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