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Nightly batch

Runs at 2 AM daily (common for batch jobs)

Cron Expression
0 2 * * *

Usage Guide

How to use this expression

This cron expression 0 2 * * * runs at 2 am daily (common for batch jobs). You can use it in various task schedulers like cron (Unix/Linux), Windows Task Scheduler, or application-level schedulers.

Field Breakdown

Minute
Hour
Day
Month
Weekday
0
2
*
*
*

Common Use Cases

  • Custom scheduling needs and specialized workflows
  • CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments
  • Data synchronization and ETL processes
  • System monitoring and health checks

Related Patterns

Business hours

0 9-17 * * 1-5

Runs hourly during business hours (9 AM-5 PM, weekdays)

Yearly

0 0 1 1 *

Runs once a year on January 1st at midnight

⚠️ Disclaimer: This cron expression and schedule information are provided as-is for informational purposes. Always verify critical schedules in your production environment and test thoroughly before deployment.