EU Driving Time Calculator 2026 – Calculate Driving and Rest Times for Professional Drivers
The EU driving time calculator checks truck and bus drivers' driving times, breaks, and rest periods according to EU Regulation (EC) 561/2006. Enter your daily driving data and see immediately whether you're within regulatory limits or need to take a break or rest.
The tool calculates daily driving time (max 9h, extended 10h), weekly driving time (max 56h), and two-week combined driving time (max 90h). It also tracks break requirements: at least a 45-minute break is required after 4.5 hours of continuous driving.
What Are the EU Driving and Rest Time Rules for 2026?
EU Regulation 561/2006 applies to all trucks over 3.5 tons and buses with more than 9 seats in the EU, Switzerland, and EEA countries. Daily rest must be at least 11 hours (reduced to 9h, max 3 times per week), weekly rest at least 45 hours. In multi-manning operations, rest is 9 hours in a 30-hour period. The driving time calculator helps both drivers and transport companies avoid violations and penalties.
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Browse all tools →EU driving time calculator helps truck and bus drivers and transport companies monitor driving and rest times according to EU regulation (EC) 561/2006. Enter your driving data and see immediately if you stay within regulatory limits.
Calculator checks your driving times at daily, weekly and two-week levels against EU regulation 561/2006 limits.
- Daily driving time: max 9 h, extended 10 h (maximum 2 times per week).
- Weekly driving time: max 56 h, two-week combined max 90 h.
- Break requirement: at least 45 min break after 4.5 hours of continuous driving.
- Multi-manning support: 9 h rest in 30-hour period when two drivers alternate.
Calculator shows remaining driving time and color-coded status for each limit.
- Green (OK) = compliant, sufficient driving time remaining.
- Yellow (warning) = near limit, plan your driving carefully.
- Red (violation) = limit exceeded — take rest before continuing.
- Break indicator tells how soon next 45 min break is required.
Violating driving time regulations can result in penalties for both driver and company.
- Tachograph (digital tachograph) automatically records driving and rest times.
- Enforcement authorities check driving times both on road and at company premises.
- Calculator is indicative tool — official monitoring is based on tachograph data.
- Emergency situations (ferry/train, emergency) may allow temporary flexibility.