Cron Expression Parser
Parse cron expressions into human-readable descriptions. Validate syntax and preview upcoming execution times.
Cron Expression
Parsed Result
Enter a cron expression and click "Parse Expression" to see the schedule.
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Cron Expression Format
A cron expression consists of 5 fields (or 6 with seconds) that define when a task should run:
| Field | Allowed Values | Special Characters |
|---|---|---|
| Minute | 0-59 | , - * / |
| Hour | 0-23 | , - * / |
| Day of Month | 1-31 | , - * / L W |
| Month | 1-12 or JAN-DEC | , - * / |
| Day of Week | 0-6 or SUN-SAT | , - * / L # |
Special Characters
*- Any value,- Value list separator (e.g., 1,3,5)-- Range of values (e.g., 1-5)/- Step values (e.g., */15 for every 15)L- Last day of month/weekW- Nearest weekday#- Nth weekday (e.g., 2#3 for 3rd Tuesday)
Examples
* * * * *Every minute0 * * * *Every hour0 0 * * *Every day at midnight0 12 * * *Every day at noon0 0 * * MONEvery Monday