How to Sum Hours, Minutes, and Seconds in Excel?

You can sum hours, minutes, and seconds in Excel by using the SUM function along with the TIME function.

Here's how to do it:

Enter the Time Data: Enter your hours, minutes, and seconds in separate cells, formatted as time values. For example, you could enter "01:30:15" in cell A1, "02:45:30" in cell A2, and so on.
Use the SUM Function: In the cell where you want the sum, enter the following formula:
```
=SUM(A1:A2)
```
This formula will sum the time values in cells A1 and A2.
Format the Result: Select the cell containing the sum and format it as a time value. This will display the total time in hours, minutes, and seconds.

Example:

If you have the following time data:
- Cell A1: 01:30:15
- Cell A2: 02:45:30
The formula =SUM(A1:A2) will return the sum of the two times, which is 04:15:45.

Practical Insights:

Handling Times Over 24 Hours: If your sum exceeds 24 hours, Excel will automatically display it as a time value within the 24-hour cycle. To display the total time accurately, you can format the cell as a custom number format like [h]:mm:ss. This will show the total hours regardless of whether they exceed 24.
Adding Hours, Minutes, or Seconds Individually: You can also use the SUM function to add individual hours, minutes, or seconds. For example, to add 2 hours to the existing time in cell A1, you can use the formula =SUM(A1,TIME(2,0,0)).

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