RaveToolsCron Generator
What does 0 */2 * * * mean?
The cron expression 0 */2 * * * translates to “At minute 0, every 2 hours”. It is one of the most commonly used schedules (every 2 hours).
Each of the five fields controls a part of the schedule — minute, hour, day of month, month and day of week. Use the builder above to tweak this expression and instantly see how the description and the next run times change.
Example runs from Jan 1, 2026 (UTC)
- Thu Jan 01 2026, 02:00 UTC
- Thu Jan 01 2026, 04:00 UTC
- Thu Jan 01 2026, 06:00 UTC
- Thu Jan 01 2026, 08:00 UTC
- Thu Jan 01 2026, 10:00 UTC
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