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GitHub Actions scheduled workflows guide
Use cron syntax in GitHub Actions scheduled workflows and understand UTC scheduling behavior.
GitHub Actions supports scheduled workflows using cron syntax under on.schedule.
Example
on:
schedule:
- cron: "0 9 * * 1-5"Scheduled workflows run in UTC. If your team thinks in local business hours, convert the schedule before committing it.
Common uses
- Nightly tests
- Dependency update checks
- Cleanup jobs
- Daily reports