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Cron Expression Explainer

Paste a cron expression and read it in plain language, plus the next five run times in your timezone.

Common examples: 0 3 * * * = daily at 03:00 · 0 */6 * * * = every 6 hours · 30 2 * * 0 = Sundays at 02:30

Frequently asked questions

What does */10 * * * * mean?

Every 10 minutes, all day, every day.

Which timezone does cron use?

The server timezone, commonly UTC. Always confirm with `date` on the host.

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