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
1Wed, Aug 19, 2026, 09:00:00 UTCin 1d 4h
2Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 09:00:00 UTCin 8d 4h
3Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 09:00:00 UTCin 15d 4h
4Wed, Sep 9, 2026, 09:00:00 UTCin 22d 4h
5Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 09:00:00 UTCin 29d 4h

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0 9 * * 3
Get this as JSON (developer API)
curl "https://cron.wrapper-agency.com/api/v1/cron?expr=0%209%20*%20*%203&tz=UTC"

Free cron API — no key during beta. Parsing is standard 5-field (or 6-field with seconds) cron, computed with cron-parser.

How to read this expression

FieldValueMeaning
Minute0exactly 0
Hour9exactly 9
Day of month*every value
Month*every value
Day of week3exactly 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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