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Cron Expression Builder/Debugger

Free online cron parser with natural-language explanation, next-run previews, and timezone comparison for DST-safe scheduling.

Cron Expression Builder and Debugger

Natural language

At 02:00, every day

Next runs (Asia/Seoul)

  1. 02/24/2026, 02:00:00
    2026-02-23T17:00:00.000Z
  2. 02/25/2026, 02:00:00
    2026-02-24T17:00:00.000Z
  3. 02/26/2026, 02:00:00
    2026-02-25T17:00:00.000Z
  4. 02/27/2026, 02:00:00
    2026-02-26T17:00:00.000Z
  5. 02/28/2026, 02:00:00
    2026-02-27T17:00:00.000Z
  6. 03/01/2026, 02:00:00
    2026-02-28T17:00:00.000Z
  7. 03/02/2026, 02:00:00
    2026-03-01T17:00:00.000Z
  8. 03/03/2026, 02:00:00
    2026-03-02T17:00:00.000Z

Timezone compare (UTC)

  1. 02/24/2026, 02:00:00
    2026-02-24T02:00:00.000Z
  2. 02/25/2026, 02:00:00
    2026-02-25T02:00:00.000Z
  3. 02/26/2026, 02:00:00
    2026-02-26T02:00:00.000Z
  4. 02/27/2026, 02:00:00
    2026-02-27T02:00:00.000Z
  5. 02/28/2026, 02:00:00
    2026-02-28T02:00:00.000Z
  6. 03/01/2026, 02:00:00
    2026-03-01T02:00:00.000Z
  7. 03/02/2026, 02:00:00
    2026-03-02T02:00:00.000Z
  8. 03/03/2026, 02:00:00
    2026-03-03T02:00:00.000Z

What problem does this tool solve?

Cron jobs frequently run at unexpected times due to timezone assumptions, daylight saving shifts, and unclear expressions.

How to use Cron Expression Builder/Debugger

  1. Enter a cron expression and choose your primary timezone.
  2. Read the natural-language schedule summary and inspect upcoming run times.
  3. Compare with a second timezone to catch DST or environment mismatch risks.

FAQ: Cron Expression Builder/Debugger

Why did my cron job run twice after DST change?

Wall-clock transitions can create repeated or skipped local times, especially around fallback hours.

Can I compare run times across two timezones?

Yes. Use timezone comparison to validate expected behavior before rollout.

Does this support five-field cron syntax?

Yes. Common five-field schedules are parsed and explained.