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Cron Expression Explainer

Explains 5-field cron expressions in plain English and lists the next run times.

Cron Explainer translates a cron expression into an easy-to-understand description, so you know exactly when a task runs.

How to use Cron Explainer

  1. Enter a cron expression (e.g. 0 9 * * 1).
  2. Read the description: "9am every Monday."

Frequently asked questions

Does it support 5-field or 6-field cron?

The tool supports standard 5-field cron (minute, hour, day, month, weekday).

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