Minutes
Every Minute Cron Expression
Run a cron job every minute using * * * * *.
Cron expression
* * * * *Plain English explanation
Runs every minute.
Field breakdown
Minute
*
Every minute
0-59
Hour
*
Every hour
0-23
Day of Month
*
Every day of the month
1-31
Month
*
Every month
1-12
Day of Week
*
Every day of the week
0-7, where 0 or 7 is Sunday
Use case
Use this for local testing, lightweight polling, or rapid development checks. Avoid using it for heavy production jobs.
FAQ
What does this cron expression mean?
Runs every minute.
Can I use this in Linux crontab?
Yes. This is a standard Linux 5-field cron expression when used with a normal crontab command.
Does this work in GitHub Actions?
Usually yes for 5-field syntax, but GitHub Actions schedules run in UTC and may be delayed during high load.
How can I change the time?
Edit the minute and hour fields, or open the expression in the Cron Generator or Playground.
How can I test this expression?
Use the Cron Validator to check syntax and the Next Run Calculator to preview upcoming executions.