Run a Cron Job Every 2 Hours
Cron expression to run a job every 2 hours. Fires at the top of every even-numbered hour.
Cron Expression
0 */2 * * *
Every 2 hours
Field-by-Field Breakdown
| Field | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Minute | 0 | 0 |
| Hour | */2 | every 2 hours |
| Day of Month | * | every day of month |
| Month | * | every month |
| Day of Week | * | every day of week |
Next 5 Scheduled Runs
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- 1Wed, Jun 3, 2026, 08:00 PM
- 2Wed, Jun 3, 2026, 10:00 PM
- 3Thu, Jun 4, 2026, 12:00 AM
- 4Thu, Jun 4, 2026, 02:00 AM
- 5Thu, Jun 4, 2026, 04:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cron expression for every 2 hours?
0 */2 * * * runs at minute 0 of every 2nd hour — at 0:00, 2:00, 4:00, 6:00, and so on. That's 12 times per day.