GitHub Actions Cron Schedule — Workflow Validator | tick.pro
Validate and build cron schedules for GitHub Actions workflows. Syntax reference for the schedule trigger with common patterns.
Notes
- • GitHub Actions uses UTC timezone only
- • Minimum interval is every 5 minutes
- • Use standard 5-field cron syntax
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I schedule a GitHub Actions workflow?
Use the schedule trigger with cron syntax in your workflow YAML. Example: on: schedule: - cron: "0 9 * * 1-5" runs weekdays at 9 AM UTC.
Does GitHub Actions support all cron expressions?
GitHub Actions uses 5-field cron syntax but runs in UTC timezone. It does not support @yearly, @monthly, or other shorthand notations.
curl https://tick.pro/cron/github-actions