0 9 * * 1-5 explained
At 09:00 AM, Monday through Friday
At 09:00 AM, Monday through Friday
Runs Monday–Friday at 09:00, skipping weekends. · 5-field cron
Next 5 runs (UTC)
| # | Run time (UTC) | When |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 09:00:00 UTC | in 2h 18m |
| 2 | Thu, Aug 6, 2026, 09:00:00 UTC | in 1d 2h |
| 3 | Fri, Aug 7, 2026, 09:00:00 UTC | in 2d 2h |
| 4 | Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 09:00:00 UTC | in 5d 2h |
| 5 | Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 09:00:00 UTC | in 6d 2h |
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How to read this expression
| Field | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Minute | 0 | exactly 0 |
| Hour | 9 | exactly 9 |
| Day of month | * | every value |
| Month | * | every value |
| Day of week | 1-5 | range 1-5 |
Related schedules
0 0 * * 0Every Sunday at midnight
0 0 * * 1Every Monday at midnight
0 17 * * 5Every Friday at 5 PM
0 0 * * 6,0Every weekend at midnight
FAQ
- Is "0 9 * * 1-5" a valid cron expression?
- Yes — it parses as a standard 5-field cron expression: At 09:00 AM, Monday through Friday.
- 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.