Run a Cron Job Every Minute
Cron expression to run a job every minute. Learn the syntax, see the next scheduled runs, and deploy it instantly with TrigRun.
Cron Expression
* * * * *
Every minute
Field-by-Field Breakdown
| Field | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Minute | * | every minute |
| Hour | * | every hour |
| Day of Month | * | every day of month |
| Month | * | every month |
| Day of Week | * | every day of week |
Next 5 Scheduled Runs
Computed in UTC. Use the generator for timezone-aware results.
- 1Mon, Mar 16, 2026, 08:40 PM
- 2Mon, Mar 16, 2026, 08:41 PM
- 3Mon, Mar 16, 2026, 08:42 PM
- 4Mon, Mar 16, 2026, 08:43 PM
- 5Mon, Mar 16, 2026, 08:44 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cron expression for every minute?
The cron expression * * * * * runs a job every minute. All five fields are wildcards, meaning the job triggers on every minute of every hour of every day.
Is running a cron job every minute a good idea?
It depends on the workload. Health checks, queue polling, and lightweight API pings work well at one-minute intervals. Avoid it for expensive operations that could overlap.