Cron Expression Parser
Parse cron expressions into human-readable schedules and view next execution times.
Cron Expression
Human-readable
Every 5 minutes
Field Breakdown
| Field | Raw | Expanded Values |
|---|---|---|
| Minute (0-59) | */5 | 0, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55 |
| Hour (0-23) | * | 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 ... (24 values) |
| Day of Month (1-31) | * | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ... (31 values) |
| Month (1-12) | * | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
| Day of Week (0-6) | * | 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
Next 10 Execution Times
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About Cron Expression Parser
Decode a cron expression into plain English and preview its next run times, so you can be sure a schedule does what you intend before deploying it. Supports the standard five-field crontab format.
How to use
- Enter a cron expression such as 0 9 * * 1-5.
- Read the human-readable description.
- Check the list of upcoming run times.
Frequently asked questions
- What do the five fields mean?
- They are minute, hour, day-of-month, month, and day-of-week, in that order.
- Does it handle ranges and steps?
- Yes — ranges (1-5), lists (1,3,5), and steps (*/15) are all supported and reflected in the preview.