Cron Expression Explainer
Paste a 5-field cron expression and get a plain-English explanation plus the next scheduled runs in your local timezone.
Tool interface
Explanation
Ready.
Next 5 runs (your timezone)
Introduction
Cron syntax is compact but cryptic. This explainer turns it into plain English and shows exactly when the job will run next.
Limitations
- Covers standard 5-field cron (not Quartz 6/7-field).
- When both day-of-month and day-of-week are set, cron uses OR logic.
FAQ
What does */15 mean?
Every 15 units — e.g. */15 * * * * runs every 15 minutes.