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Cron Expression Parser
Parse standard five-field cron expressions and preview upcoming runs.
Cron expression
Supports standard five-field numeric cron syntax with *, lists, ranges and steps. It does not evaluate Quartz-specific names or seconds fields.
How to read a cron expression
A standard five-field expression represents minute, hour, day of month, month, and day of week. This parser supports numeric values, wildcards, lists, ranges, and step values.
Timezone and cron dialects
The preview uses your browser local timezone. Cron implementations differ: this tool intentionally targets standard five-field numeric syntax and does not claim support for Quartz seconds fields, names, or provider-specific extensions.
Frequently asked questions
- Which cron format is supported?
- Standard five-field numeric cron syntax: minute, hour, day of month, month, and day of week, with wildcards, lists, ranges, and steps.
- Which timezone is used?
- Upcoming runs are shown in the timezone of your browser/device.
- Does this support Quartz cron?
- No. Quartz and some hosted schedulers add fields or syntax that this deliberately scoped parser does not evaluate.