0 */6 * * * explained
On the hour, every 6 hours
On the hour, every 6 hours
Runs four times a day, every six hours. · 5-field cron
Next 5 runs (UTC)
| # | Run time (UTC) | When |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fri, Jun 19, 2026, 18:00:00 UTC | in 3h 13m |
| 2 | Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 00:00:00 UTC | in 9h 13m |
| 3 | Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 06:00:00 UTC | in 15h 13m |
| 4 | Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 12:00:00 UTC | in 21h 13m |
| 5 | Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 18:00:00 UTC | in 1d 3h |
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How to read this expression
| Field | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Minute | 0 | exactly 0 |
| Hour | */6 | every 6 step |
| Day of month | * | every value |
| Month | * | every value |
| Day of week | * | every value |
Related schedules
* * * * *Every minute
*/5 * * * *Every 5 minutes
*/10 * * * *Every 10 minutes
*/15 * * * *Every 15 minutes
*/30 * * * *Every 30 minutes
0 * * * *Every hour
FAQ
- Is "0 */6 * * *" a valid cron expression?
- Yes — it parses as a standard 5-field cron expression: On the hour, every 6 hours.
- 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.