Run a Cron Job Twice a Day
Cron expression to run a job twice a day — at 9 AM and 6 PM. Uses a comma-separated list in the hour field.
Cron Expression
0 9,18 * * *
Daily at 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM
Field-by-Field Breakdown
| Field | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Minute | 0 | 0 |
| Hour | 9,18 | 9, 18 |
| 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, 09:00 AM
- 2Tue, Mar 17, 2026, 06:00 PM
- 3Wed, Mar 18, 2026, 09:00 AM
- 4Wed, Mar 18, 2026, 06:00 PM
- 5Thu, Mar 19, 2026, 09:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I run a cron job twice a day?
Use 0 9,18 * * * to run at 09:00 and 18:00. The comma in the hour field means 'at hour 9 and hour 18'.