Cron Expression Parser
Paste a cron expression and get a plain-English explanation of what it does, plus the next 5 scheduled run times. If you've ever stared at something like '0 9 * * 1-5' wondering what it means, this is for you.
Format: minute (0–59) hour (0–23) day (1–31) month (1–12) weekday (0–7)
Quick examples:
How to use
- Enter your cron expression in the 5-field format: minute, hour, day, month, weekday.
- Or pick one of the presets like @daily or @hourly if you're setting up something standard.
- You'll see it translated into plain English and the next 5 times it will run.
- The quick examples at the bottom are handy for learning common patterns.
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