Cron Expression Explainer
Translate a cron expression into plain English.
Paste a cron expression and get a plain-English breakdown of when it runs, plus the next few scheduled times. Supports standard 5-field crontab syntax.
Runs entirely in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
How to use the cron expression explainer
- 1Enter a 5-field cron expression (e.g. */5 * * * *).
- 2Read the field-by-field schedule.
- 3Check the upcoming run times.
Frequently asked questions
Which cron format is supported?
Standard 5-field crontab: minute, hour, day-of-month, month, day-of-week. Steps (*/5), ranges (1-5), and lists (1,3,5) are supported.
What timezone are the next runs in?
Next run times are computed in your browser's local timezone.