0 9 * * 3 explained
At 09:00 AM, only on Wednesday
At 09:00 AM, only on Wednesday
The cron expression 0 9 * * 3. · 5-field cron
Next 5 runs (UTC)
| # | Run time (UTC) | When |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 09:00:00 UTC | in 15h 35m |
| 2 | Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 09:00:00 UTC | in 7d 15h |
| 3 | Wed, Aug 19, 2026, 09:00:00 UTC | in 14d 15h |
| 4 | Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 09:00:00 UTC | in 21d 15h |
| 5 | Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 09:00:00 UTC | in 28d 15h |
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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 | 3 | exactly 3 |
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FAQ
- Is "0 9 * * 3" a valid cron expression?
- Yes — it parses as a standard 5-field cron expression: At 09:00 AM, only on Wednesday.
- 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.
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