Run a Cron Job Every 5 Minutes
Cron expression to run a job every 5 minutes. The */5 step value fires on minutes 0, 5, 10, 15, and so on.
Cron Expression
*/5 * * * *
Every 5 minutes
Field-by-Field Breakdown
| Field | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Minute | */5 | every 5 minutes |
| Hour | * | every hour |
| 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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- 1Mon, Mar 16, 2026, 08:40 PM
- 2Mon, Mar 16, 2026, 08:45 PM
- 3Mon, Mar 16, 2026, 08:50 PM
- 4Mon, Mar 16, 2026, 08:55 PM
- 5Mon, Mar 16, 2026, 09:00 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does */5 mean in a cron expression?
The */5 in the minute field is a step value. It means 'every 5th minute', so the job runs at minutes 0, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, and 55 of every hour.
How many times does */5 * * * * run per day?
It runs 288 times per day — 12 times per hour across 24 hours.