Cron Expression Parser
Fields: minute · hour · day · month · weekday
Visual Builder
- Enter a cron expression above.
How to Use
- Type a cron expression (5 fields: minute hour day month weekday) in the input box
- The description and next 5 run times update automatically
- Click any preset from the list to load it into the input
- Use the Copy button to copy the expression to your clipboard
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a cron expression?
A cron expression is a string of 5 (or 6) fields that defines a recurring schedule: minute, hour, day of month, month, and day of week.
What does */ mean?
The */ notation means 'every N units'. For example, */15 in the minute field means every 15 minutes.
Are seconds supported?
This tool uses the standard 5-field POSIX cron format (no seconds). Some systems like Spring or Quartz add a 6th seconds field.
Is this tool free?
Yes, fully free. All parsing happens locally in your browser — no data is sent to any server.
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