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⏰ Cron Expression Generator
Build a cron schedule from simple dropdowns and see what it means in plain English.
About this Cron Expression Generator
Cron is the classic Unix scheduler: five fields (minute, hour, day of month, month, day of week) describe almost any repeating schedule, from 'every 15 minutes' to 'weekdays at 8 AM'. Remembering the syntax is the hard part, so this generator lets you pick the pieces from dropdowns, or start from a common preset, and shows the finished expression with a plain-English translation.
How to use it
- Pick a preset, or set each of the five fields yourself.
- Click Build cron expression.
- Read the plain-English meaning to confirm it says what you intend.
- Copy the expression into your crontab or scheduler.
Example
Choosing minute 0, hour 9, and day of week Monday to Friday builds '0 9 * * 1-5' — run at 9:00 AM on weekdays.
Frequently asked questions
Is day of week 0 Sunday or Monday?
In standard cron, 0 (and 7) is Sunday and 1 is Monday. This generator follows that convention.
What timezone does cron use?
The server's own timezone, not yours. Check your server settings if the job must fire at an exact local time.
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