Cron Expression Parser
The Cron parser accepts five-field or six-field expressions and previews the next five runs in the browser’s local time zone.
Cron expression input
Format: [seconds] minute hour day month weekday (seconds field optional)
Parsed result
Enter a cron expression to see the parsed result.
Cron format reference
Field layout(left to right):
minute hour day month weekday (standard 5 fields)
second minute hour day month weekday (extended 6 fields)
Field ranges:
• second: 0-59, minute: 0-59, hour: 0-23
• day: 1-31, month: 1-12, weekday: 0-6 (0 = Sunday)
Special characters:
• * any value
• / interval (e.g. */5 means every 5 units)
• - range (e.g. 1-5 means 1 to 5)
• , list (e.g. 1,3,5 means 1, 3, 5)
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What does Cron Expression Parser do?
Parse five-field or six-field Cron expressions and preview the next five execution times using the browser’s local time zone. Check scheduling rules before deployment; the target scheduler may use different fields, time zones or daylight-saving behavior.
Interpreting results and common questions
Why can a Cron preview differ from execution?
Schedulers can differ in time zone, seconds fields, weekday rules and daylight-saving handling. Verify the expression against the deployed scheduler.
References and result limitations
Local results depend on the input and selected options. Retain the input example, format and processing rules when citing a result, and verify the output. Keep keys and other sensitive material out of public examples.
These references explain protocol or format rules; they do not endorse results produced by this site.