DaVinci Resolve Timecode Calculator

Calculate frame and time differences using DaVinci Resolve-style timecodes. Perfect for video editors to align clips, calculate precise frame differences, and work with various frame rates. Supports Drop Frame and Non-Drop Frame timecodes.

How to use this Timecode Calculator

  1. Set your project frame rate (23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 fps)
  2. Enter two timecodes in HH:MM:SS:FF format (Hours:Minutes:Seconds:Frames)
  3. Choose calculation type: Difference, Add, or Subtract
  4. View results showing time difference, frame count, and total seconds

Timecode Format Examples

  • 01:23:45:12 - 1 hour, 23 minutes, 45 seconds, 12 frames
  • 00:00:10:00 - 10 seconds exactly
  • 00:05:30:15 - 5 minutes, 30 seconds, 15 frames

Project Frame Rate

Selected: 23.976 fps • Non-Drop Frame timing

Calculation Type

Start Timecode

HH:MM:SS:FF

End Timecode

HH:MM:SS:FF

Results

Enter timecodes and click Calculate to see results

Quick Reference

Drop Frame (DF): Skips certain frame numbers to maintain sync with real time (29.97 and 59.94 fps)
Non-Drop Frame (NDF): Counts every frame sequentially without skipping
Frame Rate Impact: Higher frame rates provide more precision for timing adjustments