Run 1
Jul 03, 2026, 17:00:00 GMT
Cron preset
Every Friday at 5 PM cron
0 17 * * 5 means runs every friday at 17:00.
Meaning
At 17:00, only on Friday
Run 1 · Asia/Shanghai
Jul 03, 2026, 17:00:00 GMT+8
2026-07-03T09:00:00.000Z
Run 2 · Asia/Shanghai
Jul 10, 2026, 17:00:00 GMT+8
2026-07-10T09:00:00.000Z
Run 3 · Asia/Shanghai
Jul 17, 2026, 17:00:00 GMT+8
2026-07-17T09:00:00.000Z
Run 4 · Asia/Shanghai
Jul 24, 2026, 17:00:00 GMT+8
2026-07-24T09:00:00.000Z
Run 5 · Asia/Shanghai
Jul 31, 2026, 17:00:00 GMT+8
2026-07-31T09:00:00.000Z
Upcoming UTC examples
Run 2
Jul 10, 2026, 17:00:00 GMT
Run 3
Jul 17, 2026, 17:00:00 GMT
Run 4
Jul 24, 2026, 17:00:00 GMT
Run 5
Jul 31, 2026, 17:00:00 GMT
How to use it
A good fit for end-of-week summaries or reminders.
Change 17 to 18 for 6 PM.
Always confirm the scheduler time zone. A daily or weekly cron can move relative to UTC when the local zone enters or leaves daylight saving time.
Frequently asked questions
What cron expression means every friday at 5 pm?
Use 0 17 * * 5. Runs every Friday at 17:00.
Which time zone does this cron use?
The scheduler decides the time zone. Preview the expression in TimeKit with the same IANA time zone your server or job runner uses.
Can daylight saving time affect this schedule?
Yes. Schedules tied to local hours can shift relative to UTC when the selected zone enters or leaves daylight saving time.