Free tool
Cron Expression Parser
Paste a cron expression below to see what it means in plain English and when it will next run.
Questions
What format does this tool expect?
Standard 5-field cron syntax: minute, hour, day of month, month, day of week — e.g. "0 6 * * *" for daily at 6am.
Does this support @daily, @hourly, etc.?
Yes — the common special strings (@yearly, @monthly, @weekly, @daily, @hourly) are supported alongside standard 5-field expressions.
Is my cron expression sent to a server?
No — parsing happens entirely in your browser; nothing you type here is sent anywhere.
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