Cron Explainer
Build and understand cron expressions in plain English
Presets
Expression
* * * * * Every minute
Next execution times
1 Tue, Mar 17, 2026, 14:18
2 Tue, Mar 17, 2026, 14:19
3 Tue, Mar 17, 2026, 14:20
4 Tue, Mar 17, 2026, 14:21
5 Tue, Mar 17, 2026, 14:22
Syntax reference
*Any value ,List separator (1,3,5) -Range (1-5) /Step value (*/5 = every 5)
Month names: JAN-DEC · Day names: SUN-SAT
When both day-of-month and day-of-week are set, either match triggers (OR logic).
About this tool
Generate cron job schedules visually or paste an existing expression to get a plain-English explanation. See upcoming run times, validate syntax, and build complex schedules with ease.