Cron Expression Generator

Visually build and parse Cron scheduling expressions, preview next execution times in real-time with timezone support, helping developers quickly generate accurate scheduled task configurations.

Quick Presets

Every MinuteEvery HourDaily at MidnightWeekdays at 9:00Every Monday at 9:001st of Every MonthJanuary 1st

Cron Expression

0Minute
0Hour
*Day
*Month
*Weekday

Readable Description

В 00:00

Visual Builder

Minute
Specific
Hour
Specific
Day
Every
Month
Every
Weekday
Every

Next 5 Execution Times

#12026-02-17 00:00:00
#22026-02-18 00:00:00
#32026-02-19 00:00:00
#42026-02-20 00:00:00
#52026-02-21 00:00:00

Features

Visual Builder

Build Cron expressions through intuitive dropdowns without memorizing complex syntax, with fine-grained configuration for each field.

Timezone Support

Support for all global timezones, accurately preview execution times across different timezones for distributed systems and cross-timezone scheduling.

Execution Preview

Real-time calculation and display of the next 5 execution times, helping you verify if the expression matches your expected schedule.

Human-Readable

Automatically converts Cron expressions into natural language descriptions with multi-language support, making complex scheduling rules instantly clear.

Use Cases

Database Backup

Configure periodic database backup tasks, such as full backups at 2 AM daily and incremental backups every 6 hours to ensure data safety.

System Monitoring

Set up scheduled health checks and monitoring tasks, like checking service status every 5 minutes, collecting metrics hourly, and generating daily reports.

Report Generation

Automate periodic report generation, such as daily reports, weekly reports every Monday, and monthly statistics on the 1st of each month.

Data Synchronization

Configure periodic data sync tasks, like syncing cache data every 15 minutes, daily third-party data source sync, and weekly full data verification.

FAQ

What is the basic syntax of a Cron expression?

A standard Cron expression consists of 5 fields separated by spaces: Minute (0-59), Hour (0-23), Day (1-31), Month (1-12), Weekday (0-6, 0=Sunday). Special characters include: * for all values, , for listing multiple values, - for ranges, / for steps.

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