How do I convert a cron expression to standard cron from AWS EventBridge?

Remove the cron() wrapper and year field. Replace ? with *. For example, cron(0 5 * * ? *) becomes 0 5 * * * in standard cron format.

What's the difference between cron and standard cron from AWS EventBridge scheduling?

Standard cron uses 5 fields (no year) and uses * for wildcards. AWS EventBridge uses 6 fields with the ? wildcard for either day-of-month or day-of-week.

All Conversions

AWS EventBridge to Cron

Convert AWS EventBridge scheduler rules to standard cron

Example Conversion

AWS EventBridge

cron(0 12 * * ? *)

Cron

0 12 * * *

Key Differences

Remove the cron() wrapper, the year field, and replace ? with *.

Interactive Converter

Use our Cron Translator tool to convert between multiple formats instantly.

Monitor your scheduled jobs

Whether you use cron, GitHub Actions, or Kubernetes - get alerts when jobs fail.

Start Monitoring Free

3 checks free. No credit card required.

Explore More

→ AWS EventBridge cron syntax guide → Generate cron expressions → Common cron schedules → How to monitor cron jobs