Cron Parser
Parse and understand cron expressions online. See human-readable descriptions and the next 5 scheduled run times. Free cron job tool.
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Minute
9
Hour
*
Day of month
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Month
1-5
Day of week
Runs
Custom schedule
Next 5 Scheduled Runs
1Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 09:00 AM
2Thu, Jul 23, 2026, 09:00 AM
3Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 09:00 AM
4Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 09:00 AM
5Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 09:00 AM
Common Examples
About Cron Parser
Enter any cron expression and instantly see a plain-English description of when it runs, plus the next 5 upcoming execution times. Includes 8 common cron examples to get started quickly. Perfect for developers and DevOps engineers.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cron expression format?
A standard cron expression has 5 fields: minute (0–59), hour (0–23), day of month (1–31), month (1–12), and day of week (0–6, Sunday=0).
What is */5 in cron?
*/5 means "every 5 units". For example, */5 in the minute field means "every 5 minutes".
How do I run a job every weekday at 9am?
Use: 0 9 * * 1-5. This means minute 0, hour 9, any day of month, any month, Monday–Friday.