Cron expression for every minute
Run a scheduled job once every minute with Unix cron, AWS EventBridge, Quartz, or Kubernetes CronJobs.
* * * * *Runs when the Unix cron fields match.
Primary dialect: Unix / Linux
Next run examples
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Dialect versions
Unix / Linux
* * * * *Standard Unix/Linux cron expression when this schedule is expressible with five fields.
AWS EventBridge
rate(1 minute)AWS EventBridge cron schedules are evaluated in UTC. Use rate(...) for simple fixed intervals when possible.
Quartz
0 * * * * ?Quartz includes a leading seconds field and supports additional day operators.
Kubernetes
* * * * *Kubernetes CronJobs use standard five-field cron syntax. Non-standard operators require job-level logic.
Variants
Weekday version
0 9 * * 1-5Runs at 09:00 Monday through Friday.
Daily version
0 0 * * *Runs every day at midnight.
Hourly version
0 * * * *Runs once per hour.
Kubernetes notes
- Kubernetes CronJobs use standard five-field cron syntax.
- Set concurrencyPolicy, restartPolicy, and history limits based on how long the job can run.
Common mistakes
- Confusing fixed clock schedules with intervals that start from deployment time.
- Forgetting to confirm which timezone the scheduler uses.
FAQ
What is the cron expression for every minute?
Use `* * * * *` for standard cron when the scheduler supports this syntax.
Can I use this expression in Kubernetes?
Yes, if it is standard five-field cron. AWS and Quartz-only operators need a Kubernetes-safe alternative or application-level date logic.