How to use the cron generator
Fill the five Unix fields or type a single expression. Presets cover every minute, hourly, daily midnight, and weekdays at 9am. Choose Explain for a plain-English description and the next five local run times, then Copy expression to copy the five-field string.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Unix cron expression?
Five fields separated by spaces: minute (0–59), hour (0–23), day of month (1–31), month (1–12), and day of week (0–7, where both 0 and 7 are Sunday).
How do I read the next run times?
They are the next five minutes that match the expression, starting after the current minute, shown in your local timezone.
Which timezone is used?
Your browser’s local timezone. The same expression can describe different clock times for people in other zones.
Does this tool run my cron jobs?
No. It only helps you write and understand an expression. Nothing is scheduled on a server.