What is swing shift and what hours does it cover?

Swing shift (also called 2nd shift or PM shift) typically runs from 2 pm to 10 pm or 3 pm to 11 pm. It bridges the gap between the day shift and the night shift. ShiftFlowr lets you label it Swing, Swing Shift, 2nd Shift, or PM Shift — whichever your workplace uses.

What is graveyard shift hours?

Graveyard shift (also called 3rd shift or night shift) typically runs 10 pm to 6 am or 11 pm to 7 am. In healthcare it's often called the Night shift. ShiftFlowr supports all these names and lets you pick the one your employer uses.

Can ShiftFlowr track PTO and federal holidays?

Yes. ShiftFlowr lets you log PTO, Vacation, Sick Day, Personal Day, and Comp Day. You can also mark federal holidays manually. The earnings calculator factors in your base rate plus overtime or holiday pay multipliers.

What shift schedules does ShiftFlowr include for US workers?

ShiftFlowr includes 11 preset schedules popular in the US: Panama 2-2-3, Pitman, DuPont, 4-on-4-off, rotating 8-hour (Day/Swing/Night), and more. You can also build a custom schedule if your rotation doesn't match a preset.

Is ShiftFlowr available in the US?

Yes. ShiftFlowr is available on Android in the US. It auto-detects your timezone and switches to American terminology - Swing, Graveyard, PTO - automatically.

How much does ShiftFlowr Pro cost?

ShiftFlowr is free on Android during early access - every feature unlocked. Paid plans come later, with plenty of notice for early users.

Does ShiftFlowr work as a shift alarm app?

Yes. Every shift in your schedule gets an automatic shift alarm that fires at full volume even if the phone is on silent or Do Not Disturb, plus a leave-for-work alarm timed to each shift start. The alarm follows your rotation, so Day, Swing, and Graveyard weeks each wake you at the right time.

🇺🇸 Built for American shift workers

The shift schedule app that speaks your language.

Swing Shift. Graveyard. 2nd Shift. 3rd Shift. PTO. ShiftFlowr knows American shift terminology and tracks your rotating schedule, earnings, and days off — all in one place.

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American shift language

Every shift name American workers actually use.

Generic calendar apps give you "Day / Night / Other." ShiftFlowr auto-detects that you're in the US and shows the shift names from your industry — not a generic list that doesn't match your schedule board.

Day Shift 1st Shift Swing Shift 2nd Shift PM Shift Graveyard 3rd Shift Night Shift PTO Vacation Comp Day Personal Day Sick Day

You choose the exact words you use at work. Change them anytime in Settings. Your schedule, your language.

Shift	Also called	Typical hours
Day Shift / 1st Shift	AM Shift, Morning Shift	6 am – 2 pm or 7 am – 3 pm
Swing Shift / 2nd Shift	PM Shift, Afternoon Shift	2 pm – 10 pm or 3 pm – 11 pm
Graveyard / 3rd Shift	Night Shift, Midnight Shift	10 pm – 6 am or 11 pm – 7 am
12-hour Days	Day, D-shift	6 am – 6 pm or 7 am – 7 pm
12-hour Nights	Night, N-shift	6 pm – 6 am or 7 pm – 7 am

Preset schedules

11 rotating schedules used across the US.

ShiftFlowr includes the rotating schedules most common in American manufacturing, healthcare, emergency services, and utilities. Pick your pattern, set your start date, and your calendar fills automatically.

🔄 Panama 2-2-3

A common 12-hour schedule in 24/7 operations. Its work/rest cycle repeats every 14 days; ShiftFlowr also supports the common four-week day/night block swap, which completes over 56 days.

🔧 Pitman Schedule

Two 12-hour shifts on, two off, three on, two off, two on, three off. Every worker gets one 3-day weekend and one 4-day weekend per cycle.

🏭 DuPont Schedule

Four day shifts, three off, three night shifts, one off, three day shifts, three off, four night shifts, then seven off. Popular in continuous-process operations.

⏱️ 4-on-4-off

Four consecutive 12-hour shifts followed by four days off. Common in manufacturing, security, and corrections.

🔃 Rotating 8-hour

Cycles through Day, Swing, and Graveyard across a 3-week period. Standard in automotive, steel, and transit industries.

🛠️ Custom schedule

Not on a standard rotation? ShiftFlowr Pro lets you build any custom shift pattern and save it for future months.

Who uses ShiftFlowr in the US

Built for every American shift worker.

From the night shift at a Detroit auto plant to the ER at a Chicago hospital — ShiftFlowr tracks the schedules that keep America running.

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Healthcare

Nurses, techs, and ER staff on 12-hour rotating shifts. Tracks night differential pay.

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Manufacturing

Auto, steel, and production workers on Panama, DuPont, or custom rotating cycles.

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Fire & EMS

24-on-48-off, Kelly schedules, and other fire department rotations.

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Law enforcement

Police officers on 4-on-4-off, Pitman, or department-specific rotating schedules.

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Utilities & energy

Power plant, refinery, and utility workers on DuPont and continuous rotating cycles.

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Transit & logistics

Bus drivers, rail workers, and warehouse staff on rotating 8-hour schedules.

Features

Everything a US shift worker needs.

💰 Earnings calculator

Enter your hourly rate, overtime multiplier (1.5x or 2x), and night differential. ShiftFlowr projects your weekly and monthly take-home based on your actual schedule.

🏖️ PTO & vacation tracker

Log PTO, Vacation, Sick Day, Personal Day, and Comp Day. See exactly how many paid days you've used and how many remain in your balance.

⏰ Shift alarm that follows your rotation

Every shift gets an automatic shift alarm: a full-screen wake-up showing today's shift name, start time, and what's coming next - loud even on silent or Do Not Disturb. No more squinting at a paper schedule at 5 am. See the work alarm app page for details.

📅 Google Calendar sync

Push your shifts to Google Calendar so your work schedule sits alongside family events, appointments, and everything else in your life.

FAQ

Common questions from US shift workers.

What is swing shift and what hours does it cover?: Swing shift (also called 2nd shift or PM shift) typically runs 2 pm to 10 pm or 3 pm to 11 pm. ShiftFlowr lets you label it whatever your workplace calls it.
What is graveyard shift hours?: Graveyard shift (3rd shift or night shift) typically runs 10 pm to 6 am or 11 pm to 7 am. In hospitals it's usually called the Night shift. ShiftFlowr supports all names.
Can ShiftFlowr track PTO and federal holidays?: Yes. Log PTO, Vacation, Sick Day, Personal Day, and Comp Day. Federal holidays can be marked manually. The earnings calculator factors in holiday pay multipliers.
What rotating schedules does ShiftFlowr include?: Panama 2-2-3, Pitman, DuPont, 4-on-4-off, rotating 8-hour (Day/Swing/Night), and more — 11 presets total. Pro users can also build a fully custom schedule.
Is ShiftFlowr available in the US?: Yes. ShiftFlowr is available on Android in the US. It auto-detects your timezone and switches to American terminology — Swing, Graveyard, PTO — automatically.
How much does ShiftFlowr Pro cost?: ShiftFlowr is free on Android during early access - every feature unlocked. Paid plans come later, with plenty of notice for early users.
Does ShiftFlowr work as a shift alarm app?: Yes. Every shift in your schedule gets an automatic shift alarm that fires at full volume even on silent or Do Not Disturb, plus a leave-for-work alarm timed to each shift start. The alarm follows your rotation - Day, Swing, and Graveyard weeks each wake you at the right time. More on the work alarm app page.