When employees work shifts that cross midnight, Raken tracks all hours as a single continuous time entry tied to the original clock-in date. Whether employees are using Time Clock or a supervisor is entering time manually, overnight hours are captured accurately without any manual workarounds.
Quick Answer
Raken handles overnight shifts automatically:
Time Clock: Clock in before midnight as normal. The timer continues past midnight — all hours stay on the original clock-in date. Clock out in the morning to complete the entry.
Supervisor entry: Create the time card on the start date. Enter a start time before midnight and an end time the following morning. Raken calculates total hours correctly.
No special setup required. Overnight shifts are supported on all plans.
Via Time Clock (Mobile)
Step 1: Clock In Normally
Tap Time in the bottom navigation and tap Clock In. There is no special overnight mode.
Step 2: The Timer Continues Past Midnight
As midnight passes, the active timer continues running without interruption. All hours accumulate on the original start date.
Step 3: Clock Out in the Morning
Tap Clock Out when the shift ends. The full overnight entry is recorded on the start date.
Entering Overnight Shifts Manually
On the Web
Navigate to Time > Time cards > Entries. Click + Time card. Select the employee, set the Start time before midnight and End time the following morning. Raken calculates total hours correctly. Click Save.
On Mobile
Crew entry: Tap Time > Entries > +. Select employees, set Start time before midnight and End time the following morning, then tap Save.
Individual entry: Tap Project Tools > Daily Logs > Time Cards > +. Select the employee, set Start and End times across midnight, then tap Save.
The Time tab on mobile requires a crew selection. For individual time entry, use Project Tools > Daily Logs > Time Cards.
Troubleshooting & FAQ
Does Raken automatically stop the clock at midnight?
No. The timer continues past midnight without interruption. All hours are recorded under the original clock-in date.
What date does an overnight shift appear under?
The time card is recorded under the start date. If an employee clocks in Friday at 10:00 PM and out Saturday at 6:00 AM, the entry appears under Friday.
Does overnight tracking affect overtime calculations?
Yes. Overnight hours are included in the total for the start date and pay period. Your overtime rules apply as configured in your Time Policy.
Technical Specifications
Compatibility: iOS 15+, Android 10+, and all major web browsers
Offline Capability: No for Time Clock; yes for manual entry via Daily Logs > Time Cards on mobile
Plan Required: All plans
Add-on Required: Time Clock add-on for worker self-clock-in; supervisor entry available on all plans
Role Required: Supervisors and Account Administrators for manual entry; Project Workers for Time Clock
Considerations
All hours are recorded under the start date of the shift.
Overtime rules apply to overnight hours as configured in your Time Policy.
On mobile, the Time tab is for crew-based entry. For individual entry, use Project Tools > Daily Logs > Time Cards.
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