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Cron Parser
Parse and understand cron expressions. See when your scheduled jobs will run next with human-readable explanations.
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Cron Expression
Common Examples
Cron Expression Format
Minute
0-59
0-59
Hour
0-23
0-23
Day of Month
1-31
1-31
Month
1-12
1-12
Day of Week
0-7 (0=Sunday)
0-7 (0=Sunday)
Special Characters
*, -, /, L, W, #
*, -, /, L, W, #
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a cron expression?
A cron expression is a string consisting of 5 or 6 fields separated by spaces that tells the system when to execute a command or job.
What do the cron fields represent?
The fields represent: Minute (0-59), Hour (0-23), Day of Month (1-31), Month (1-12), Day of Week (0-7, where 0/7=Sunday).
What does the asterisk (*) mean?
The asterisk (*) is a wildcard that matches all possible values for that field. For example, * in the hour field means 'every hour'.