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Cron tools for humans.
Generate, explain, validate and calculate standard 5-field cron expressions. Everything runs locally in your browser.
5-field Unix cronLocal calculationsNo sign-up
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Core tools
Use the focused tool you need, then move between generator, parser, validator and calculator without rewriting your expression.
Cron Expression GeneratorBuild a valid cron expression visually, start from presets, and preview the next scheduled runs.↗Cron Expression ParserPaste a cron expression and translate every field into a plain-English schedule description.↗Cron ValidatorCheck cron syntax instantly and see which field needs attention when an expression is invalid.↗Cron CalculatorCalculate upcoming cron runs in a selected timezone and estimate how frequently a schedule executes.↗Cron SyntaxLearn the standard 5-field cron format, field ranges and operators with practical examples.↗Cron ExamplesCopy common cron expressions for minutes, hours, weekdays, daily schedules and more.↗
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Popular Cron Schedules
* * * * *Every minute→*/2 * * * *Every 2 minutes→*/5 * * * *Every 5 minutes→*/10 * * * *Every 10 minutes→*/15 * * * *Every 15 minutes→*/30 * * * *Every 30 minutes→0 * * * *Every hour→0 */2 * * *Every 2 hours→0 */3 * * *Every 3 hours→0 */4 * * *Every 4 hours→0 */6 * * *Every 6 hours→0 0 * * *Every day→0 0 * * *Every day at midnight→0 0 * * 0Every week→03 / reference
What Is Cron?
A practical introduction to cron jobs, cron expressions and how cron scheduling works on Unix-like systems.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What cron format does this site use?
The tools use the standard Unix 5-field cron format: minute, hour, day of month, month and day of week.
Does CronToolsList run my cron job?
No. The site only builds, explains and calculates schedules. It never executes commands or stores your cron jobs.
Are expressions sent to a server?
No. Core calculations run locally in your browser.