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Cron Expression Builder

Build a cron schedule, read it in plain English and see the next times it will run.

Runs in your browser. Nothing you type is stored or sent.

Cron expression

Minute

0-59

Hour

0-23

Day of month

1-31

Month

1-12

Day of week

0-6

Runs at 09:00 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

Mon, Nov 2, 2026, 09:00 AM
Tue, Nov 3, 2026, 09:00 AM
Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 09:00 AM
Thu, Nov 5, 2026, 09:00 AM
Fri, Nov 6, 2026, 09:00 AM

Standard 5-part cron, as used by Linux, GitHub Actions, Vercel, n8n and most schedulers. Many servers run in UTC, so check your scheduler's time zone.

How it works

1Pick a preset or type an expression.
2Read what it means.
3Check the next run times, then copy it.

Questions

What does */15 mean?

Every 15 units: */15 in the minute field means every 15 minutes.

Is my data sent anywhere?

No. This runs in your browser, so what you type stays on your device.

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About the Cron Builder

The Cron Builder helps you write a cron schedule and explains it in plain English, with the next run times. Cron is how servers and automation tools schedule jobs.

When to use it

Schedule a backup, report or sync.
Check what an existing cron line means.
Set an n8n or GitHub Actions schedule.

Tips for a better result

Check which timezone your server uses. Cron often runs in UTC.

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