Cron Expression Parser

Type a cron expression to see what it means and the next 10 run times.

Every minute Every 5 min Hourly Daily at midnight Weekdays 9am Monthly Yearly
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Min (0-59)
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Hour (0-23)
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Day (1-31)
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Month (1-12)
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DoW (0-6)

Next 10 runs

About this tool

Cron Expression Format

A cron expression has 5 fields: minute hour day-of-month month day-of-week. Each can be a number, a range (1-5), a list (1,3,5), a step (*/5), or * for "any".

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What cron syntax does this support?

Standard 5-field Unix cron syntax (minute, hour, day-of-month, month, day-of-week), including ranges, steps, and lists like */15 or 1-5.

Can I build a cron expression without knowing the syntax?

Yes — use the visual builder to pick a schedule and it generates the correct cron string for you.

How do I know when my cron job will actually run?

The tool lists the next 10 run times computed from the expression, so you can sanity-check the schedule before deploying it.

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