Paste a cron expression and read a plain-English description of when it runs, with each of the five fields explained and range-checked.
How it works
- Paste your confusing cron expression (e.g., "0 12 * * 1-5").
- The parser breaks down the syntax strictly against the cron specification.
- Read the clear, human-readable description of exactly when the job will run.
Frequently asked questions
What do the five standard cron fields represent?
In strict order: Minute (0–59), Hour (0–23), Day of the month (1–31), Month (1–12), and Day of the week (0–6, where Sunday is 0).
What does a forward slash like */5 mean?
It is a step value meaning "every 5th occurrence". For instance, */5 in the minute field triggers the job every five minutes.
What does 1-5 in the final day field mean?
It defines a continuous range. "1-5" translates to Monday through Friday, which is the standard setup for business-day cron jobs.