Cron expression helper
Understand schedule syntax and preview upcoming run times.
Explain a common 5-field cron and preview the next local-time runs.
Local · no upload · 5 fields onlyExpression
Example: 30 9 * * 1-5 = 09:30 on weekdays. Sunday may be 0 or 7.
Explanation
Next runs (local time)
Limits
- Only the common 5-field form. No seconds, year, @macros, or month/dow names.
- Supports *, lists, ranges, and steps. When both DOM and DOW are restricted, either may match (classic cron OR).
- Next-run search walks minute-by-minute up to about one year, max 10 results, local timezone.
Frequently asked questions
How do I use it?
Enter a cron expression to see the explanation.
Is anything uploaded?
Everything runs locally in your browser and is not uploaded.
How is this different?
Estimates only—timezone and runtime engines may differ.