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Generated Expression

0 17 * * *

At 5:00 PM

Next Scheduled Runs
1
Sun, Jan 11, 2026 at 05:00 PM
2
Mon, Jan 12, 2026 at 05:00 PM
3
Tue, Jan 13, 2026 at 05:00 PM
4
Wed, Jan 14, 2026 at 05:00 PM
5
Thu, Jan 15, 2026 at 05:00 PM
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Cron Syntax Reference
FieldValuesSpecial Characters
Minute0-59* , - /
Hour0-23* , - /
Day of Month1-31* , - /
Month1-12* , - /
Day of Week0-6 (Sun-Sat)* , - /

Special Characters

  • * - Any value
  • , - Value list (1,3,5)
  • - - Range (1-5)
  • / - Step (*/15 = every 15)

Examples

  • 0 0 * * * - Midnight daily
  • */15 * * * * - Every 15 mins
  • 0 9 * * 1-5 - 9AM weekdays
  • 0 0 1 * * - First of month