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Cron expression parser

Explain a cron schedule in plain English and list the next times it will run.

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About this tool

Understand any cron schedule at a glance. Paste a crontab expression to get a plain-English description and the next six times it will run.

How to use it

  1. 1 Type a cron expression, or pick an example.
  2. 2 Read the description.
  3. 3 Check the upcoming run times.

Questions

What does */15 * * * * mean?

Every 15 minutes, every hour of every day.

Is my data uploaded?

No. This tool runs in your browser, so your text and files never reach our server.

Is this tool free?

Yes. It’s free to use with no sign-up and no limits for normal use.