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Cron Expression Builder

Pick each field visually and get a ready-to-use cron string with a plain-English schedule summary and upcoming run times.

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Runs every minute.

Next 5 run times (approximate, local time)

    🔒 Your schedule stays on your device and is never uploaded.

    Build cron schedules without memorizing syntax

    Cron expressions power scheduled jobs in Linux, CI pipelines and countless task runners, but the five-field syntax is easy to get wrong. Pick each field visually here and copy a verified expression, plus see exactly what it means and when it will next run.

    Presets included

    Start from a common schedule like "weekdays at 9am" and tweak it from there.

    Plain-English summary

    Every expression is translated into a readable sentence so you can double-check it at a glance.

    Private by design

    Building and interpreting the expression both happen locally in your browser.

    Cron expression builder FAQ

    What format does this cron builder use?

    The standard 5-field format: minute, hour, day of month, month, and day of week, as used by cron, crontab and most schedulers.

    Can I use step values like */5?

    Yes. Choose the Every N option in any field to generate step values such as */5 for every 5 minutes.

    What timezone are the next run times shown in?

    Your browser's local timezone. Most schedulers run in UTC or the server timezone, so double-check before deploying.

    Is my schedule uploaded anywhere?

    No. The expression is built and interpreted entirely in your browser.