Cron Expression Parser

Fields: minute · hour · day · month · weekday

Visual Builder

Enter a cron expression above.
  • Enter a cron expression above.

How to Use

  1. Type a cron expression (5 fields: minute hour day month weekday) in the input box
  2. The description and next 5 run times update automatically
  3. Click any preset from the list to load it into the input
  4. 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.