*/10 * * * * explained
Every 10 minutes
Every 10 minutes
Runs six times an hour, every ten minutes. · 5-field cron
Next 5 runs (UTC)
| # | Run time (UTC) | When |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 16:20:00 UTC | in 10 min |
| 2 | Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 16:30:00 UTC | in 20 min |
| 3 | Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 16:40:00 UTC | in 30 min |
| 4 | Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 16:50:00 UTC | in 40 min |
| 5 | Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 17:00:00 UTC | in 50 min |
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How to read this expression
| Field | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Minute | */10 | every 10 step |
| Hour | * | every value |
| Day of month | * | every value |
| Month | * | every value |
| Day of week | * | every value |
Related schedules
* * * * *Every minute
*/5 * * * *Every 5 minutes
*/15 * * * *Every 15 minutes
*/30 * * * *Every 30 minutes
0 * * * *Every hour
0 */2 * * *Every 2 hours
FAQ
- Is "*/10 * * * *" a valid cron expression?
- Yes — it parses as a standard 5-field cron expression: Every 10 minutes.
- 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.