Run a Cron Job Every 6 Hours
Cron expression to run a job every 6 hours. Fires 4 times per day at midnight, 6 AM, noon, and 6 PM.
Cron Expression
0 */6 * * *
Every 6 hours
Field-by-Field Breakdown
| Field | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Minute | 0 | 0 |
| Hour | */6 | every 6 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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- 1Tue, Mar 17, 2026, 12:00 AM
- 2Tue, Mar 17, 2026, 06:00 AM
- 3Tue, Mar 17, 2026, 12:00 PM
- 4Tue, Mar 17, 2026, 06:00 PM
- 5Wed, Mar 18, 2026, 12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cron expression for every 6 hours?
0 */6 * * * runs at 0:00, 6:00, 12:00, and 18:00 — four times per day.