DevOps Examples
Jenkins Weekly Build Cron Expression
Run a Jenkins-compatible weekly build every Friday at 6 PM with 0 18 * * 5.
Cron expression
0 18 * * 5Plain English explanation
Runs every Friday at 6:00 PM.
Jenkins supports standard cron-like syntax and also has an H token for spreading load across jobs.
Field breakdown
Minute
0
At minute 0
0-59
Hour
18
At 6 PM
0-23
Day of Month
*
Every day of the month
1-31
Month
*
Every month
1-12
Day of Week
5
On Friday
0-7, where 0 or 7 is Sunday
Use case
Useful for weekly CI jobs, release checks, or scheduled build pipelines.
FAQ
What does this cron expression mean?
Runs every Friday at 6:00 PM.
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.