Quick Presets
Cron Expression
* * * * *Description
Every minute
Next 5 Execution Times
Cron Format Reference
| Field | Allowed Values | Special Characters |
|---|---|---|
| Minute | 0 - 59 | * , - / |
| Hour | 0 - 23 | * , - / |
| Day of Month | 1 - 31 | * , - / |
| Month | 1 - 12 | * , - / |
| Day of Week | 0 - 6 | * , - / |
How to use
Use the Visual Builder to select values for each cron field, or switch to Manual Input to type an expression directly. The tool will display a human-readable description and the next 5 scheduled execution times.
FAQ
What is a cron expression?
A cron expression is a string of five fields separated by spaces that defines a schedule. The fields represent minute, hour, day of month, month, and day of week, in that order.
What does * mean in cron?
The asterisk (*) means "every" or "any value". For example, * in the minute field means the job runs every minute.
What does */5 mean?
*/5 means "every 5th". In the minute field, */5 means the job runs at minutes 0, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55.
How do I schedule something weekly?
Set the day-of-week field to the desired day (0=Sun, 1=Mon, ..., 6=Sat) and leave day-of-month and month as *. For example, "0 9 * * 1" runs at 9:00 AM every Monday.
What timezone do cron jobs use?
Cron jobs typically use the system timezone where the cron daemon runs. Cloud services often default to UTC. Always check your platform documentation.