Cron Expression Explainer

Paste any cron expression and get a plain-English description of when it runs.

Cron expression:

Field layout:

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Next 5 runs:

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How to use

Paste the expression, pick the field layout, and read the plain-English schedule plus next runs.

Does it support 6-field cron with seconds?

Yes — a leading seconds field is detected and described.

How often does my cron actually run?

The explainer also computes the next 5 run times so you can verify the schedule.

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