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Cron Expression Parser & Validator

Parse and validate cron expressions with detailed explanations and next execution times.

Part of Yoopla's 445+ free browser tools.

Minute
0-59
Hour
0-23
Day
1-31
Month
1-12
Weekday
0-7

Common Patterns:

How to Use Cron Parser

  1. 1

    Paste or type your cron expression (5 fields: minute hour day month weekday).

  2. 2

    Click "Parse" to validate and analyze the expression.

  3. 3

    View human-readable description and field breakdown.

  4. 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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