Cron Expression Parser
LOCAL · Browser-OnlyParse cron expressions and see the next scheduled run times
Supports 5-field (minute hour day month weekday), 6-field (with seconds), named values (JAN, MON), and @macros (@daily, @hourly, ...)
Use the dropdowns below to build your cron expression visually, or type a custom value in each field.
Human-Readable Description
Every 5 minutes
Field Breakdown
| Field | Allowed | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minute | 0-59 | */5 | every 5 minute(s) |
| Hour | 0-23 | * | every hour |
| Day of Month | 1-31 | * | every day of month |
| Month | 1-12 | * | every month |
| Day of Week | 0-7 | * | every day of week |
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What is Cron Expression Parser?
Free online cron expression parser to parse and understand cron expressions with a human-readable description and a list of upcoming scheduled run times.
Enter any standard 5-field cron expression and see exactly when it will trigger. The tool breaks down each field (minute, hour, day of month, month, day of week) and provides quick presets for common schedules. Translate a cron expression to plain English, check what a schedule like */5 * * * * or 0 0 * * * actually means, and confirm when a job runs every 5 minutes, every hour, or every day at midnight. Useful for verifying schedules in Linux crontab, GitHub Actions, AWS, Kubernetes CronJobs, and CI/CD pipelines. Essential for DevOps, backend developers, and anyone working with scheduled tasks. No signup required.
How to Use Cron Expression Parser
- 1Enter a cron expression in the input field (e.g., */5 * * * *)
- 2Or click a preset button for common schedules
- 3Read the human-readable description of the schedule
- 4View the next 5 upcoming run times to verify the schedule is correct
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a cron expression?
What do the five cron fields mean?
What does */5 mean in a cron expression?
What does 0 0 * * * mean?
Does this parser work with GitHub Actions and AWS cron?
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Keep reading: Cron Expression Cheat Sheet and cron expressions reference. Doing this in code instead? See the JSON and data endpoints.