Cron Expression Parser

Parse and explain cron expressions.

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TL;DR

Enter a cron expression to see when it runs in plain English. Shows next execution times.

Format: minute hour day month weekday (or with seconds prefix)

Runs at 09:00, on Monday through Friday

0

minute

9

hour

*

day

*

month

1-5

weekday

Next Runs (approximate)

30/1/2026, 5:03:37 pm

30/1/2026, 5:04:37 pm

30/1/2026, 5:05:37 pm

30/1/2026, 5:06:37 pm

30/1/2026, 5:07:37 pm

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What is Cron Expression Parser?

Cron Parser converts cron expressions into human-readable schedules and shows upcoming run times.

When Should You Use This Tool?

Use when setting up scheduled jobs, debugging cron schedules, or understanding existing crontabs.

How to Use Cron Expression Parser

  1. 1Enter your cron expression (5 or 6 fields).
  2. 2See the human-readable explanation.
  3. 3View next scheduled runs.

How Does This Tool Work?

Parses each field of the cron expression and generates a natural language description.

Privacy Note: Runs entirely in your browser. Your data never leaves your device. No file uploads to any server.

Common Use Cases

DevOps

Verify cron job schedules.

Developers

Understand crontab syntax.

Frequently Asked Questions

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