Cron Expression Parser & Explainer

Translate crontab schedules into plain English sentences and calculate future execution timestamps instantly.

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About this tool

About the Cron Parser

Parse standard 5-part crontab expressions into plain English explanations and calculate the next 5 scheduled execution dates.

Plain English Explanation

Translates crontab syntax into clear, human-readable schedule sentences.

Next 5 Execution Dates

Calculates upcoming run times based on the current system time.

Popular Presets

Includes ready-to-use templates: every 15 min, hourly, midnight, weekly, and monthly.

Field-by-Field Breakdown

Visual inspection of minute, hour, day of month, month, and day of week fields.

FAQ

Common questions

What is standard cron expression syntax?

Standard cron expressions use 5 space-separated fields: [minute] [hour] [day of month] [month] [day of week].

What does "*/15 * * * *" mean?

It means "every 15 minutes", executing at minutes 0, 15, 30, and 45 of every hour.

Which day is 0 or 7 in cron?

In standard crontab, 0 and 7 both represent Sunday. 1 represents Monday, through 6 representing Saturday.

Can I copy the parsed schedule and next run dates?

Yes, click "Copy Output" to copy the schedule details or click "Share" to share with teammates.

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