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Cron Expression Explainer

Translate a cron expression into plain English so you know when it runs.

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Translate a cron expression into plain English so you know exactly when a scheduled job runs. Paste a five-field expression (minute, hour, day-of-month, month, weekday) and get a readable description. A wrong cron line can run a job 60 times too often or never, so checking it first prevents expensive mistakes. It runs entirely in your browser.

Frequently asked questions

How do I read a cron expression?

The five fields are minute, hour, day-of-month, month and weekday. Paste your expression and the tool describes when it runs.

What does 0 9 * * 1-5 mean?

At 09:00, Monday through Friday. The tool spells this out for any expression you enter.

What do the special characters mean?

* is every, a comma is a list, a hyphen is a range, and a slash is a step (e.g. */15 = every 15 units).

Why check a cron expression?

A small mistake can run a job far too often or never; a plain-English check catches it before you deploy.