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Cron Expression Parser

Paste a cron expression and see what it means in plain English plus the next 5 run times - all calculated in your browser.

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How to use Cron Expression Parser

  1. Type a cron expression (5 fields).
  2. Read the human description.
  3. Inspect the upcoming run times.

Features

  • Standard 5-field cron
  • Human description
  • Next 5 occurrences

Why use it

  • Debug crontab entries
  • Plan job schedules
  • No installs

Frequently asked questions

What about extended cron with seconds?

This tool supports the classic 5-field syntax (min hour day month dow). 6-field with seconds isn't supported.