Configure Schedule Timing

Customize your cron expression by selecting options for each time unit

Minutes Every MinuteEven MinutesOdd MinutesEvery 5 MinutesEvery 15 MinutesEvery 30 Minutes Select specific minutes (Ctrl/Cmd+click for multiple):	Hours Every HourEven HoursOdd HoursEvery 6 HoursEvery 12 Hours Select specific hours (Ctrl/Cmd+click for multiple):	Days of Month Every DayEven DaysOdd DaysEvery 5 DaysEvery 10 Days1st & 15th Select specific days (Ctrl/Cmd+click for multiple):
Months Every MonthEven MonthsOdd MonthsEvery 4 MonthsEvery 6 Months Select specific months (Ctrl/Cmd+click for multiple):	Days of Week Every DayWeekdays OnlyWeekends Only Select specific days (Ctrl/Cmd+click for multiple):	Quick Reference Cron Format: minute hour day month weekday Special Characters: * = any value /n = every n units , = list separator - = range Examples:* 0 9 * * 1-5 = Weekdays at 9 AM /15 * * * = Every 15 minutes 0 0 1 * * = Monthly on 1st

Generated Cron Expression

* * * * *

Human Readable:

Every minute

Common Presets

Quick start with popular cron schedules

Using with N8N Workflows

How to use this cron expression in N8N:

Open your N8N workflow editor
Add a "Cron" trigger node to your workflow
In the trigger settings, select "Expression" mode
Paste the generated cron expression into the "Expression" field
Save and activate your workflow

N8N Cron Format:

N8N uses the standard 5-field cron format: minute hour day month weekday

minute: 0-59
hour: 0-23
day: 1-31
month: 1-12
weekday: 0-6 (0 = Sunday)

Tips for N8N Workflows:

Test your cron expression with a simple workflow first
Consider timezone settings in your N8N instance
Use the "Execute Once" button to test without waiting for the schedule
Monitor your workflow executions in the N8N execution history
For complex schedules, consider using multiple cron triggers

About This Tool

This tool generates cron expressions specifically formatted for N8N workflow automation. Unlike traditional crontab generators, this focuses purely on the scheduling expression without command execution paths.

All processing happens in your browser - no data is sent to servers. The generated expressions are compatible with N8N's cron trigger nodes and follow standard cron syntax.

Use the random generator to discover new scheduling patterns, or start with common presets and customize them for your specific workflow needs.

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N8N Cron Schedule Trigger

Configure Schedule Timing

Minutes

Hours

Days of Month

Months

Days of Week