Cron to English Translator
Translate any cron expression into plain English. Understand complex schedules instantly with human-readable descriptions and next run times.
Built by Michael Lip
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I read a cron expression?
Enter any 5-field cron expression and this tool translates it into plain English. For example, '0 9 * * 1-5' becomes 'At 09:00, on Monday through Friday'.
What does '0 0 * * *' mean in cron?
This expression means 'At 00:00 (midnight) every day'. The first 0 is the minute, the second 0 is the hour, and the three asterisks mean every day, every month, every weekday.
What does '*/15 * * * *' mean?
This means 'Every 15 minutes'. The cron job runs at minute 0, 15, 30, and 45 of every hour, every day.
How do I express 'twice a day' in cron?
Use '0 9,17 * * *' to run at 9 AM and 5 PM every day. The comma separates multiple values in the hour field.
How It Works
This tool runs entirely in your browser using vanilla JavaScript. No data is sent to any server. All conversions and calculations happen locally on your device, ensuring complete privacy.
EpochPilot uses the browser's built-in Intl.DateTimeFormat API and the IANA timezone database provided by your operating system. This means timezone conversions are always accurate, including Daylight Saving Time transitions.
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Privacy
Everything runs locally in your browser. No timestamps, dates, or personal data are transmitted to any server. The source code is open on GitHub.
Contact
EpochPilot is built and maintained by Michael Lip. For questions or feedback, email [email protected].