Cron Expression Parser
Decode cron job expressions into plain English descriptions.
Format: minute hour day month weekday (5 fields) or second minute hour day month weekday (6 fields)
About Cron Expression Parser
Paste any cron expression and get a human-readable explanation along with the next 5 scheduled run times. Free online tool. This page is part of UtilsNest's Developer Tools, so you can move between related workflows without leaving the browser.
How to use it
- Enter or adjust the values, text, or file input needed for Cron Expression Parser.
- Review the generated result instantly and compare outputs until the result fits your use case.
- Copy, download, or continue to a related developer tools workflow if you need the next step.
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Open Developer ToolsFrequently Asked Questions
What is a cron expression?
A cron expression is a string of 5 or 6 fields that defines when a scheduled job runs: minute, hour, day, month, weekday.
What does "0 0 * * *" mean?
"0 0 * * *" runs at midnight every day. The first two fields are minute (0) and hour (0).