Create crontab schedules with presets or fields, get a human-readable description and upcoming run times.
What is the Cron Expression Generator?
Cron is the scheduler used on Linux servers, cPanel/Hostinger cron jobs, Laravel, GitHub Actions and many cloud platforms. A cron expression has five fields – minute, hour, day of month, month and day of week – and this tool helps you build one, explains it in plain English and lists the next 8 times it will run.
How to use the Cron Expression Generator
- Pick a preset or type an expression (or fill each field).
- Read the plain-English meaning.
- Check the next run times, then copy the expression into your cron job.
Cron syntax cheat sheet
| Symbol | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| * | every value | * in hour = every hour |
| , | list | 1,15 = 1st and 15th |
| - | range | 1-5 = Mon to Fri |
| / | step | */10 = every 10 |
Frequently asked questions
How do I run a job every 5 minutes?
Use */5 * * * *.
What time zone does cron use?
Your server’s time zone – check it, as it may be UTC.
Are seconds supported?
Standard cron has no seconds field.
Is it free?
Yes.
This cron expression generator is 100% free, needs no signup and works on phones, tablets and computers. Your data is processed in your browser and never uploaded.
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