RaveToolsCron Generator

What does 0 0 1 * * mean?

The cron expression 0 0 1 * * translates to At 00:00, on the 1st. It is one of the most commonly used schedules (first of the month).

Each of the five fields controls a part of the schedule — minute, hour, day of month, month and day of week. Use the builder above to tweak this expression and instantly see how the description and the next run times change.

Example runs from Jan 1, 2026 (UTC)

  • Sun Feb 01 2026, 00:00 UTC
  • Sun Mar 01 2026, 00:00 UTC
  • Wed Apr 01 2026, 00:00 UTC
  • Fri May 01 2026, 00:00 UTC
  • Mon Jun 01 2026, 00:00 UTC

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