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Cron Expression Explainer

Paste a cron expression to read what it means in plain English with the next run times.

Free, no signup needed. Runs 100% in your browser.

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How to use this tool

  1. Paste a five-part cron expression.
  2. Read the plain-English schedule.
  3. Adjust fields to change timing.

Frequently asked questions

Which cron format?

Standard five-field minute, hour, day of month, month, day of week.

Does it handle seconds or @daily?

No. This tool covers the classic five-field form used by most schedulers.

Which timezone are the next run times in?

Your browser local time. Servers often run in UTC, so shift the schedule if the job must fire at a fixed UTC hour.

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