0 9 * * 4 explained

At 09:00 AM, only on Thursday

At 09:00 AM, only on Thursday
The cron expression 0 9 * * 4. · 5-field cron

Next 5 runs (UTC)

#Run time (UTC)When
1Thu, Aug 6, 2026, 09:00:00 UTCin 1d 16h
2Thu, Aug 13, 2026, 09:00:00 UTCin 8d 16h
3Thu, Aug 20, 2026, 09:00:00 UTCin 15d 16h
4Thu, Aug 27, 2026, 09:00:00 UTCin 22d 16h
5Thu, Sep 3, 2026, 09:00:00 UTCin 29d 16h

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0 9 * * 4
Get this as JSON (developer API)
curl "https://cron.wrapper-agency.com/api/v1/cron?expr=0%209%20*%20*%204&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 week4exactly 4

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FAQ

Is "0 9 * * 4" a valid cron expression?
Yes — it parses as a standard 5-field cron expression: At 09:00 AM, only on Thursday.
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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