Free Cron Expression Explainer

Explain cron schedules in plain English.

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How to use the Cron Expression Explainer

1Enter a 5-field cron expression.
2Read the description.
3Check next runs.

Features

5-field support
Plain-English output
Next 5 run times

Frequently Asked Questions

Are @daily shortcuts supported?

Common ones (@hourly, @daily, @weekly, @monthly, @yearly) are recognized.

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About the Cron Expression Explainer

Paste a cron expression and see exactly when it runs — with the next execution times. The Cron Expression Explainer runs entirely in your browser — your data is processed locally and never uploaded to a server. Explore more Developer tools or browse all free online tools.