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Cron Expression Parser

Understand and explain cron schedule expressions.

Format: minute (0-59) | hour (0-23) | day (1-31) | month (1-12) | weekday (0-6)

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Free Online Cron Expression Parser

Cron expressions are used to schedule recurring tasks in Unix-like systems. Our free cron parser helps you understand complex cron expressions by translating them into human-readable schedules.

Understanding Cron Expressions

A standard cron expression consists of five space-separated fields that define when a task runs:

  1. Minute (0-59)
  2. Hour (0-23)
  3. Day of Month (1-31)
  4. Month (1-12)
  5. Day of Week (0-6, where 0 = Sunday)

Special Characters

  • * (asterisk): Matches any value. "Every minute/hour/day/etc."
  • , (comma): Specifies multiple values. "1,15" means "1st and 15th".
  • - (hyphen): Defines a range. "1-5" means "1 through 5".
  • / (slash): Specifies increments. "*/15" means "every 15 units".

Common Cron Examples

  • 0 0 * * * — Every day at midnight
  • */15 * * * * — Every 15 minutes
  • 0 9 * * 1-5 — 9 AM on weekdays
  • 0 0 1 * * — First day of every month

This tool helps developers and system administrators quickly understand existing cron schedules without memorizing the syntax.