Cron Expression Helper
Parse cron expressions, see next runs, and learn the syntax in real time. Free — no signup required.
Standard 5-field cron (minute hour day month weekday). Macros like @hourly and @daily are also supported.
Examples
Macros
| Macro | Equivalent | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| @hourly | 0 * * * * | Top of every hour |
| @daily | 0 0 * * * | Midnight every day |
| @weekly | 0 0 * * 0 | Midnight every Sunday |
| @monthly | 0 0 1 * * | Midnight on the 1st of the month |
| @yearly | 0 0 1 1 * | Midnight on Jan 1st |
| @reboot | — | Runs once at system boot (not schedulable) |
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