Developer Utilities

Cron Expression Parser

Use this parser to understand an unfamiliar cron schedule, catch invalid fields, and preview future runs before changing a scheduled job.

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Minute · hour · day of month · month · day of week

Schedule explanation

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What this tool does

A focused browser utility

Use this parser to understand an unfamiliar cron schedule, catch invalid fields, and preview future runs before changing a scheduled job.

Built for privacy

Local by default

This tool runs entirely in your browser. There is no account, server-side processing, or input history.

How to use

Three quick steps

  1. Enter a standard five-field cron expression or load one of the examples.
  2. Choose the time zone used to calculate the schedule preview.
  3. Read the field explanation and inspect the upcoming run times.
Example

Input and output

Input

*/15 9-17 * * 1-5

Output

Every 15 minutes, between 09:00 and 17:59, Monday through Friday
Next run: calculated in the selected time zone
Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Does this parser support Quartz cron expressions?

No. It accepts the common five-field Unix format and does not support Quartz seconds, years, question marks, or other Quartz-only syntax.

Which time zone is used for upcoming runs?

The preview uses the time zone selected in the tool. Changing it can change the displayed local time without changing the cron fields.

Does this tool schedule or run a job?

No. It only explains and previews an expression in your browser; it does not connect to a scheduler.

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