Cron Explanation
Break each field into readable scheduling rules.
Cron Expression Explainer
Explain standard 5-field cron expressions and preview upcoming local run times.
5-field CronNext RunsLocal Time
Cron parser
minutehourday of monthmonthday of week
Supports standard 5-field cron with values, ranges, lists, wildcards, and steps.
Schedule
Explanation
Local-time interpretation
minute: 0hour: 9every day of monthevery monthday of week: 1-5
Next runs
6/5/2026, 9:00:00 AM
6/8/2026, 9:00:00 AM
6/9/2026, 9:00:00 AM
6/10/2026, 9:00:00 AM
6/11/2026, 9:00:00 AM
Capabilities
What this tool handles
Use Cron Expression Explainer to check the input, tune the settings, and copy a clean output.
Next Runs
Preview the next upcoming runs in your local timezone.
Standard Syntax
Supports values, ranges, lists, wildcards, and steps.
Workflow
Run it in three steps
Explain standard 5-field cron expressions in local time.
1
Enter Cron
Type a standard expression like 0 9 * * 1-5.
2
Read Fields
Review the meaning of minute, hour, day, month, and weekday fields.
3
Check Runs
Preview the next scheduled run times in your local timezone.
Good for
Common jobs this tool supports
Readable ExplanationBreaks down cron fields
Next RunsShows upcoming local times
ValidationFlags invalid syntax clearly
No BackendRuns entirely in browser
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