Cron Parser
Parse cron expressions into human-readable schedules and preview the next execution times. All processing in your browser.
Common Presets
Field Reference
| Minute | Hour | Day of Month | Month | Day of Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-59 | 0-23 | 1-31 | 1-12 | 0-6 |
| Example: */5 * * * * = Every Minute */5 | ||||
Human-Readable Description
Next Execution Times
| # | Date & Time |
|---|
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Invalid Cron Expression
How to Use Cron Parser
Enter cron expression
Type a standard 5-field or 6-field cron expression in the input field.
Read human description
The expression is instantly translated into a readable sentence.
Preview next runs
View the next scheduled execution times to verify your expression.
What is Cron?
Cron is a time-based job scheduler in Unix-like operating systems. Users configure scheduled jobs (cron jobs) using cron expressions — a string of five fields separated by spaces that together define the schedule.
Cron Expression Syntax
A standard cron expression has 5 fields:
Minute (0-59)
Hour (0-23)
Day of Month (1-31)
Month (1-12)
Day of Week (0-6, 0=Sunday)
Special Characters
Frequently Asked Questions
The tool supports standard 5-field cron (minute hour day month weekday) and recognizes common special strings like @yearly, @monthly, @weekly, @daily, and @hourly.
The tool calculates the next N execution times using your current local time as the starting point, accurate to the minute.
Yes. Common shortcuts like @yearly, @monthly, @weekly, @daily, @hourly are recognized and expanded.