Cron Expression Validator

Validate and debug cron expressions with detailed field-by-field analysis. Get instant feedback on syntax errors and see exactly what each field means.

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Cron Syntax Reference

Understanding the special characters and syntax rules for cron expressions

Special Characters

* - Any value
, - Value list separator
- - Range of values
/ - Step values
? - Any value (day fields only)
L - Last (day fields only)
W - Weekday (day of month only)
# - Nth occurrence (day of week)

Field Positions

Position 1: Minutes (0-59)
Position 2: Hours (0-23)
Position 3: Day of Month (1-31)
Position 4: Month (1-12 or JAN-DEC)
Position 5: Day of Week (0-6 or SUN-SAT)

Popular Valid Examples

Use these known-good expressions, then adjust the fields to suit your needs.

Intervals

  • */10 * * * * — Every 10 minutes
  • */30 * * * * — Every 30 minutes
  • 0 */2 * * * — Every 2 hours

Calendars

  • 0 0 * * 0 — Sundays at midnight
  • 0 9 * * 1-5 — Weekdays at 9 AM
  • 0 3 1 * * — Monthly on the 1st at 3 AM

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this validator check?

It validates five cron fields (minute, hour, day of month, month, day of week), highlights invalid ranges/values, and previews the next run times.

Why is my expression invalid?

Common issues include wrong field count, invalid ranges (e.g., day 32), mixing names and numbers incorrectly, or using special symbols in the wrong fields.

Does it support names like JAN or MON?

Yes, month and day-of-week names are supported in their respective fields.

How can I quickly fix errors?

Use the field-by-field guidance, then test again. You can also start from a known-good preset and adjust as needed.