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Cron Parser

Translate cron expressions to natural language and next run times

Cron is a standard schedule notation for running tasks automatically at specific times on a server (e.g. backup scripts, report dispatch, cache cleanup). The five-field expression (minute · hour · day · month · weekday) is parsed into natural language and the next run times.

min (0-59) · hour (0-23) · dom (1-31) · month (1-12) · dow (0-7)

Schedule

09:xx, minute 0, weekday 1-5

Next 5 runs (local time)
Jun 25, 2026, 9:00 AM
Jun 26, 2026, 9:00 AM
Jun 29, 2026, 9:00 AM
Jun 30, 2026, 9:00 AM
Jul 1, 2026, 9:00 AM

See also: Cron Builder

How to use

  1. Type a five-field cron expression (minute, hour, day-of-month, month, day-of-week).
  2. The tool translates each field into a plain-English description of the schedule.
  3. A preview lists the next N run times so you can confirm the timing is what you expect.
  4. Adjust the fields and the explanation and run times update immediately.

Examples

  • The expression 0 9 * * 1-5 is explained as "At 09:00, Monday through Friday" and the next runs list weekday mornings only.
  • The expression */15 * * * * is read as "Every 15 minutes" and shows the next fire times 15 minutes apart.

Verify outputs before using in production. No warranty — see Terms.