OnSubmitSteps
- Paste a five-field cron expression.
- Use presets for common schedules.
- Read the human summary.
- Check the next execution times.
Development · free tool
Cron expression parser for scheduled jobs and automations
Parse a cron expression and preview upcoming run times.
Input and result
Use it well
How to use Cron Expression Parser
Common use cases
- Scheduled jobs
- Check when workers, backups or scripts will run.
- Automation review
- Validate schedules before deploying them.
- Timezone planning
- Compare cron output with business hours.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What are the five cron fields?
Classic cron uses minute, hour, day of month, month and day of week.
Does cron use my local timezone?
It depends on the scheduler. Many platforms use UTC, so always check your deployment environment.
What does */5 mean in cron?
It means every five units for that field, for example every five minutes in the minute field.
Are my inputs sent to a server?
OnSubmit tools run in the browser whenever the task can be processed locally. Avoid pasting production secrets, real banking details or personal data into public tools.