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Expression
* * * * *
Every minute
Next 5 Run Times
14/13/2026, 9:33:00 PM
24/13/2026, 9:34:00 PM
34/13/2026, 9:35:00 PM
44/13/2026, 9:36:00 PM
54/13/2026, 9:37:00 PM
How It Works
1
Set Schedule Fields
Enter values for minute, hour, day of month, month, and day of week, or use a preset.
2
Read Description
The tool shows a human-readable description and the next 5 scheduled run times.
3
Copy Expression
Copy the cron expression to use in your crontab, CI/CD pipeline, or scheduler.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a cron expression?
A cron expression is a string of five fields representing minute, hour, day of month, month, and day of week. It defines a recurring schedule for automated tasks on Unix-like systems.
What does * mean in cron?
The asterisk (*) means "every" or "any value". For example, * in the minute field means every minute, and * in the hour field means every hour.
What does */5 mean?
The */5 syntax means "every 5th interval". In the minute field, */5 means every 5 minutes (0, 5, 10, 15, ...).
How do I schedule a daily job?
Use "0 0 * * *" for midnight daily, or "0 9 * * *" for 9 AM daily. The first two fields set the minute and hour, and the remaining wildcards mean every day.
What is the difference between 5-field and 6-field cron?
Standard cron uses 5 fields (minute, hour, day, month, weekday). Some systems like Quartz add a 6th field for seconds. This tool generates standard 5-field expressions.
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