Cron Expression Builder
Build cron schedules with a visual editor or paste an existing expression to decode it. See a plain-English description and the next scheduled run times.
Quick presets
0=Sun, 1=Mon, 2=Tue, 3=Wed, 4=Thu, 5=Fri, 6=Sat
0 9 * * 1-5At 09:00 AM, Monday through Friday
Next 5 runs
1Thu, Jun 25, 2026, 09:00 AM
2Fri, Jun 26, 2026, 09:00 AM
3Mon, Jun 29, 2026, 09:00 AM
4Tue, Jun 30, 2026, 09:00 AM
5Wed, Jul 1, 2026, 09:00 AM
Cron syntax reference
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| * | Any value |
| 5 | Exact value (e.g., minute 5) |
| 1-5 | Range (e.g., Monday through Friday) |
| */15 | Every 15th (e.g., every 15 minutes) |
| 1,15 | List (e.g., 1st and 15th) |
| 1-5/2 | Range with step (1, 3, 5) |
How it works
Cron expressions define recurring schedules using five fields: minute, hour, day of month, month, and day of week. This tool lets you build expressions visually or decode existing ones into plain English, and shows you exactly when the next runs will happen so you can verify your schedule is correct.