Cron Expression Parser & Validator
Parse and validate cron expressions with detailed explanations and next execution times.
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How to Use Cron Parser
- 1
Paste or type your cron expression (5 fields: minute hour day month weekday).
- 2
Click "Parse" to validate and analyze the expression.
- 3
View human-readable description and field breakdown.
- 4
See approximate next scheduled run times.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a cron expression?▾
A cron expression is a string with 5 fields that defines a schedule for running tasks: minute (0-59), hour (0-23), day of month (1-31), month (1-12), and day of week (0-7).
What does */5 mean?▾
*/5 means "every 5" - for example, */5 in the minute field runs the task every 5 minutes.
How do I run a task daily at midnight?▾
Use the expression: 0 0 * * * (minute 0, hour 0, every day, every month, every weekday).
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