Cron explainer
Cron Expression Explainer
Paste a Linux 5-field cron expression and translate the schedule into plain English with validation and field details.
Expression input
Paste a Linux 5-field cron expression to see the schedule, validation status, and field-by-field meaning.
Examples
Valid expression
Plain English explanation
Runs every 15 minutes from 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday.
Field breakdown
FieldValueMeaningAllowed
Field
Minute
Value
*/15
Meaning
Every 15 minutes
Allowed
0-59
Field
Hour
Value
9-17
Meaning
From 9 AM to 5 PM
Allowed
0-23
Field
Day of Month
Value
*
Meaning
Every day of the month
Allowed
1-31
Field
Month
Value
*
Meaning
Every month
Allowed
1-12
Field
Day of Week
Value
1-5
Meaning
From Monday through Friday
Allowed
0-7, where 0 or 7 is Sunday