Every 2 hours
0 */2 * * *The cron expression 0 */2 * * * means: every 2 hours.
Field breakdown
A standard cron expression has five fields. Here is how this one is parsed, field by field.
| Field | Value | Allowed range |
|---|---|---|
| Minute | 0 | 0-59 |
| Hour | */2 | 0-23 |
| Day of Month | * | 1-31 |
| Month | * | 1-12 |
| Day of Week | * | 0-6 (Sun-Sat) |
Next run times
The upcoming runs below are calculated in your browser, so they are always current. Times are shown in UTC and in your local timezone.
| UTC | Your time (UTC) |
|---|---|
| Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 10:00 PM | Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 10:00 PM |
| Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 12:00 AM | Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 02:00 AM | Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 02:00 AM |
| Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 04:00 AM | Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 04:00 AM |
| Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 06:00 AM | Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 06:00 AM |
Open this expression in the validator for a calendar view and other timezones.
Use this schedule on your platform
The same schedule, written for common platforms. Select a platform for a full guide and a ready-to-use configuration.
| Platform | Schedule |
|---|---|
| GitHub Actions | 0 */2 * * * |
| Vercel Cron | 0 */2 * * * |
| Kubernetes CronJob | 0 */2 * * * |
| AWS EventBridge | cron(0 */2 * * ? *) |
| node-cron | 0 */2 * * * |
See all cron converters for the full list of platforms.