Cron Expression Parser
Paste a cron expression to get a plain-English explanation and the next scheduled run times. Use the visual builder or pick a preset.
Presets
Plain English
Runs at minute 0, hour 9, on
Next 10 Run Times
Cron syntax reference
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I read a cron expression?
Paste a cron expression and the tool translates it into plain English, such as "At 9:00 AM, Monday to Friday". It also previews the next scheduled run times so you can confirm the schedule.
What do the five cron fields mean?
From left to right they are minute, hour, day of month, month and day of week. An asterisk means "every" value for that field, so * * * * * runs every minute.
What do special characters like * / and , mean in cron?
* means every unit, */5 means every 5 units, a comma lists specific values (1,15), and a hyphen sets a range (1-5). Combining these lets you build precise schedules.
Does it show the next run times?
Yes. The parser lists the upcoming scheduled times for your expression, which is the quickest way to verify a cron job will fire when you expect.