Cron Expression Explainer

Explain any cron expression in plain English — "At 09:30 on weekdays" — with validation and common presets.

Cron expression (5 fields: min hour day month weekday):

—Valid?

Enter a cron expression to see a plain-English explanation.

Example: 30 9 * * 1-5 = “At 09:30 on weekdays”.

How to use

Type or paste a 5-field cron expression. It validates live and explains the schedule in plain English.

Is this cron explainer free?

Yes, free with no signup.

Which cron format is supported?

Standard 5-field cron: minute hour day-of-month month day-of-week.

Are presets included?

Yes — click a preset like 'Every 15 minutes' to see and edit it.

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