Night Differential Calculator Philippines
Calculate estimated night shift differential based on your hourly rate and work shift.
This calculator provides an estimate based on the information entered and applicable Philippine night shift differential rules. Actual compensation may vary depending on employment classification, work schedule, company policies, applicable regulations, overtime, holiday pay, and other compensation rules.
How is night shift differential calculated?
- 1Determine the employee's shift.
- 2Determine the statutory night differential period (10:00 PM – 6:00 AM).
- 3Find the overlap between the two periods.
- 4Calculate the number of qualifying hours.
- 5Apply the statutory premium to the basic hourly rate.
- 6Calculate the additional night differential.
For example, if your hourly rate is ₱150 and 7 hours of your shift fall within the night period: ₱150 × 7 × 10% = ₱105.00 in additional night differential, on top of your regular pay for those hours.
Night differential examples
Worked examples for a ₱150 hourly rate, based on where each shift falls relative to the 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM night period.
Overnight shift, partial overlap
Shift: 8:00 PM – 5:00 AM
Full night shift
Shift: 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM
Daytime shift
Shift: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Short overnight overlap
Shift: 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Important information
What is night shift differential?
An additional premium — at least 10% of your hourly rate — for work performed between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM, under Article 86 of the Labor Code.
What hours qualify?
Any hours actually worked within the 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM window qualify, whether that's your whole shift or just part of it.
Is night differential the same as overtime?
No. Overtime is about working beyond 8 hours a day; night differential is about working during a specific time window. A hidden clock, not a hidden hour count.
Can overtime and night differential happen together?
Yes — if your overtime hours fall within the night period, both premiums can apply to the same hour, and the applicable rules may require combined treatment. This calculator estimates night differential on your basic hourly rate only.
Does everyone receive night differential?
Generally, rank-and-file employees are covered. Managerial employees and certain other categories defined under the Labor Code are generally excluded — check with your employer or DOLE if you're unsure which applies to you.
Does this calculate take-home pay?
No. This estimates the night differential premium only — not your full take-home pay, which would also involve your regular pay, other premiums, and deductions.
Does this include SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, or tax?
No. This estimates the night differential premium only, before any statutory or company deductions.
Frequently asked questions
Night shift differential (NSD) is an additional premium paid for work performed between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM, on top of your regular hourly rate.
Any hours you actually work between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM qualify, even if only part of your shift falls in that window.
At least 10% of your hourly rate for each qualifying hour, per Article 86 of the Labor Code.
Yes — if your overtime hours fall within 10:00 PM–6:00 AM, they also qualify for night differential, on top of the overtime premium.
Yes. Overtime pay and night differential are separate premiums and can both apply to the same hour if it's both an overtime hour and within the night period. This calculator estimates night differential on your basic hourly rate only — it doesn't compute the combined rate.
Yes. Night differential can apply to hours worked on a holiday or rest day too, on top of the applicable holiday or rest-day rate. This calculator estimates night differential on your basic hourly rate only.
It's fully supported — enter your actual start and end time (e.g. 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM) and the calculator correctly determines how much of that overnight shift falls within the night period.
The calculator finds the exact overlap between your shift and the 10:00 PM–6:00 AM period — only the overlapping hours are counted, not your entire shift.
Generally, rank-and-file employees in the private sector are covered, regardless of position or designation. Managerial employees and certain other categories are generally excluded — check with your employer or DOLE if you're unsure which applies to you.
No. This estimates the night differential premium only — not your full take-home pay, which would also involve your regular pay, other premiums, and deductions.
Sources & references
Every rate used in this calculator is based on the following official sources — verify them yourself.
- Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)
Labor Code of the Philippines — Book III, Article 86 (Night Shift Differential)
The statutory basis for the 10:00 PM–6:00 AM period and the 10% minimum premium used by this calculator.
Last reviewed: August 2026View source - DOLE — Bureau of Working Conditions / NWPC
Handbook on Workers' Statutory Monetary Benefits
DOLE's comprehensive reference confirming the night differential rate and how it interacts with overtime, holiday, and rest-day premiums.
Last reviewed: August 2026View source - Philippine Information Agency (reporting DOLE-NCR guidance)
DOLE-NCR Reminds Employers on Night Shift Differential Pay
A current reminder from DOLE's National Capital Region office reiterating the statutory 10% night differential and employer compliance obligations.
Last reviewed: August 2026View source
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