Timesheet Template for Excel
Track employee hours with this free Excel timesheet template. Log work hours, calculate overtime, and generate payroll summaries. Also works in Google Sheets. No signup required.
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Excel, Sheets, CSV
Business
2026-06-17
What Is This Timesheet Excel Template?
This Excel timesheet template is a free spreadsheet for tracking employee work hours, calculating overtime, and generating payroll summaries. It includes daily time logging, automatic hour calculations, and weekly payroll reports.
Why Use a Google Sheets Timesheet Excel Template?
An Excel timesheet is the most practical way to track work hours for small businesses. It eliminates manual calculations, reduces payroll errors, and provides a clear audit trail of hours worked.
When Should You Use This Timesheet Excel Template?
Use this template for weekly or bi-weekly payroll processing, project time tracking, or freelance billing. It works alongside the employee schedule template for shift planning and the project management template for task tracking.
What's Included
- ✓Employee name & department
- ✓Date & day of week
- ✓Clock in / clock out
- ✓Break deduction
- ✓Regular hours
- ✓Overtime hours
- ✓Daily total
- ✓Weekly payroll summary
How to Use This Template
Who This Template Is For
Available Formats
Google Sheets — Copy the template directly to your Google Drive. You can edit, share, and use it online from any device.
Excel (.xlsx) — Download the file and open it in Microsoft Excel, Apple Numbers, or any compatible spreadsheet application.
CSV — Download the comma-separated values file for use in data applications, databases, or legacy spreadsheet software.
Customization Tips
- 💡Create a separate tab for each employee or department.
- 💡Use Excel formulas to automatically calculate overtime based on your company policy.
- 💡Add project codes to track billable hours against specific clients or projects.
Use Cases
- Employee time tracking
- Payroll hour calculation
- Project time logging
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Last updated: 2026-06-17