Cron to Human Time
Convert cron expressions to human-readable schedules
Format: minute hour day month weekday
Human Readable
Examples
0 9 * * 1-5
Every weekday at 9:00 AM
0 0 * * *
Daily at midnight
0 0 * * 0
Every Sunday at midnight
*/15 * * * *
Every 15 minutes
0 0 1 * *
First day of every month
0 0 1 1 *
Every January 1st
Next Executions
Cron Format Guide
* * * * *
*
= any value/
= step values (e.g., */5 = every 5),
= list values (e.g., 1,3,5)-
= range values (e.g., 1-5)About Cron to Time
Translate complex cron expressions into easy-to-understand schedules. See when your tasks will run next and understand cron timing patterns.
Key Features (5)
- Human-readable descriptions
- Next execution times
- Multiple timezone support
- Cron expression validation
- Schedule visualization
Common Use Cases (5)
- Understanding existing cron jobs
- Schedule planning and verification
- Team communication about automated tasks
- Documentation generation
- Troubleshooting scheduled tasks
Frequently Asked Questions (3)
Q: What does "0 2 * * 1" mean?
A: This cron expression means "run at 2:00 AM every Monday" - the tool will show you this and similar descriptions for any cron pattern.
Q: How accurate are the next execution times?
A: The times are calculated precisely based on the cron expression and current date/time, accounting for timezone differences where specified.
Q: Can it handle complex expressions?
A: Yes, the tool supports all standard cron features including ranges, lists, steps, and special characters like L (last) and W (weekday).