How to Get a Time Tracking Report in Jira

How to Get a Time Tracking Report From Jira

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May 25, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to generate a time tracking report directly from Jira.

Quick summary

Jira's built-in Time Tracking Report lets project teams measure estimated versus actual time spent on issues. By navigating to the Reports section and configuring key filters, you can instantly generate a detailed time tracking breakdown for any project.

Steps

In your Jira space, head over to the top navigation bar and click 'Reports'.
Find and select 'Time Tracking Report' from the available report options.
Provide all necessary configuration details, including Fix Version, Sorting, Issues, and Sub-Task Inclusion.
Once done, click 'Next' to proceed.
The time tracking report from your Jira data will be generated and displayed for viewing.

📌 Why this matters

Jira's Time Tracking Report gives project managers and team leads a clear view of estimated versus logged time across all issues in a project. This built-in reporting feature helps teams identify bottlenecks, improve sprint planning accuracy, and hold stakeholders accountable to time estimates. By filtering results by Fix Version, sorting order, and sub-task inclusion, teams can generate highly targeted reports without any third-party tools. For organizations using Jira as their primary project management platform, mastering time tracking reports is essential for data-driven delivery and resource optimization.

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