Explain any cron expression in plain English and see next runs.
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How to use Cron Parser
Open the Cron Parser tool.
Paste or type your date or timestamp into the input field.
The output updates as you type. Adjust the options if you need a different format.
Copy the result, or share the URL to hand the exact input to someone else.
About Cron Parser
Parse a 5-field cron expression into plain English and preview when it will actually run. It explains each field, lists the next five run times, and offers presets for common schedules like hourly, daily and weekday mornings.
What people use it for
Understand what an unfamiliar cron expression does.
Check the next few run times of a schedule.
Build a schedule from presets and tweak it.
Frequently asked questions
Which cron format does it use?
Standard 5-field cron: minute, hour, day-of-month, month, day-of-week, including ranges, lists and steps.
Does it show upcoming runs?
Yes: the next five run times, with relative labels.
Is it private?
Every calculation happens on this page, in your own browser. Your input is never sent to a server and never logged, which also means the tool keeps working when you are offline.