Cron Parser
Translate cron schedules into plain English and preview the next run times.
Meaning
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Next 5 runs (local time)
How to use the Cron Parser
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Enter a cron expression (e.g. */5 * * * *).
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Read the plain-English explanation.
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Check the next scheduled runs.
What is a cron expression?
Cron expressions define schedules for recurring jobs using five fields — minute, hour, day-of-month, month and day-of-week. They're powerful but hard to read at a glance. This parser explains any standard cron expression in plain English and lists the next run times, so you can confirm a schedule does what you intend.
Key features
- Plain-English description of any cron expression
- Preview of upcoming run times
- Handy presets for common schedules
- Instant, in-browser parsing
Frequently asked questions
What do the five cron fields mean?
In order: minute, hour, day of month, month and day of week. An asterisk means 'every'.
Does it support step and range syntax?
Yes — values like */5, 1-5 and 1,15 are described and used to compute upcoming runs.
What timezone are the run times in?
Upcoming runs are shown in your browser's local time zone.