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Cron Expression Parser

5-Field Standard

Translate 5-part cron syntax into clear plain-English schedules and calculate the next 5 upcoming executions in local or UTC time.

Client-Side Calculation: Cron schedules are parsed instantly in browser memory
Quick Presets:
Field Breakdown:
Minute
*/15
Hour
9-17
Day of Month
*
Month
*
Day of Week
1-5
Humanized Schedule

Every 15 minutes, Monday through Friday

Next 5 Executions
#12026-10-12 09:00:00 UTC
#22026-10-12 09:15:00 UTC
#32026-10-12 09:30:00 UTC
#42026-10-12 09:45:00 UTC
#52026-10-12 10:00:00 UTC

Understanding 5-Part Cron Syntax

Standard cron expressions consist of five space-separated fields representing minute (0-59), hour (0-23), day of month (1-31), month (1-12), and day of week (0-6).

How to parse cron schedules

  1. 1Enter a standard 5-part cron expression or choose a preset like Hourly, Daily, or Weekly.
  2. 2Read the plain English humanized schedule summary.
  3. 3Inspect the upcoming 5 calculated execution timestamps in UTC or local timezone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this tool support standard 5-part crontab syntax?

Yes, minute, hour, day of month, month, and day of week syntax are fully supported.