0 0 * * 0 explained
At 12:00 AM, only on Sunday
At 12:00 AM, only on Sunday
Runs once a week, Sunday at 00:00. · 5-field cron
Next 5 runs (UTC)
| # | Run time (UTC) | When |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 00:00:00 UTC | in 1h 6m |
| 2 | Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 00:00:00 UTC | in 7d 1h |
| 3 | Sun, Oct 4, 2026, 00:00:00 UTC | in 14d 1h |
| 4 | Sun, Oct 11, 2026, 00:00:00 UTC | in 21d 1h |
| 5 | Sun, Oct 18, 2026, 00:00:00 UTC | in 28d 1h |
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How to read this expression
| Field | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Minute | 0 | exactly 0 |
| Hour | 0 | exactly 0 |
| Day of month | * | every value |
| Month | * | every value |
| Day of week | 0 | exactly 0 |
Related schedules
0 9 * * 1-5Weekdays at 9 AM
0 0 * * 1Every Monday at midnight
0 17 * * 5Every Friday at 5 PM
0 0 * * 6,0Every weekend at midnight
FAQ
- Is "0 0 * * 0" a valid cron expression?
- Yes — it parses as a standard 5-field cron expression: At 12:00 AM, only on Sunday.
- How do I use it?
- Paste it into your crontab, CI scheduler, or job runner. Need a different schedule? Edit the fields in the builder above or browse all common cron expressions.
Looking for a phrase instead? See every minute, every 5 minutes, every 10 minutes, every 15 minutes.