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Cron Expression Parser

Translate cron expressions (e.g. 0 9 * * 1-5) into plain English. Shows a summary of the schedule and explains each of the five fields.

USAGE

3 simple steps

  1. 1Enter a cron expression (e.g. 0 9 * * 1-5)
  2. 2Click Parse
  3. 3The schedule summary and field breakdown are displayed

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the cron field order?

A. Fields are: minute (0-59), hour (0-23), day-of-month (1-31), month (1-12), day-of-week (0-7, where 0 and 7 are Sunday).

Q. Are shorthand strings like @daily supported?

A. Yes. @yearly, @monthly, @weekly, @daily, and @hourly are all supported.