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Cron Expression Generator

Build, validate, and decode cron schedules with human-readable descriptions and next run times.

⚙️ Build Your Cron Expression
* * * * * Copied!
minute*
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hour*
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day/mo*
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month*
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day/wk*
Shortcuts: Ctrl+Enter generate · Ctrl+L clear
📊 Result
Human-readable description
Every minute
Next 5 run times (UTC)
🛠 Visual Builder
Minute — runs on which minute(s)
Hour
Day of week
⚡ Common Presets
📚 Examples
📖 How to Use
  1. Manual entry: Type values directly into the 5 fields (Minute, Hour, Day, Month, Weekday).
  2. Paste & parse: Paste any existing cron expression in the "paste" box and click Parse.
  3. Visual builder: Use the dropdowns to select schedules — the expression updates instantly.
  4. Presets: Click any common schedule to load it immediately.
  5. Syntax: Use * for any, */n for every n, a-b for range, a,b for list.
  6. Copy: Hit the Copy button or press Ctrl+C after focusing the expression.
Field ranges:
Minute 0–59 Hour 0–23 Day/Month 1–31 Month 1–12 or JAN–DEC Day/Week 0–7 or SUN–SAT (0 and 7 = Sunday)
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