GitHub Actions Cron Generator

GitHub Actions scheduled workflows use five-field POSIX cron and run on UTC. This page gives common schedules you can preview locally before editing workflow YAML.

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Direct answer

GitHub Actions Cron Generator is a browser-side workflow connected to Cron Parser. It is designed for users who want a local, no-upload developer utility with static examples and FAQ content.

Input

0 3 * * 1-5

Output

Run at 03:00 UTC Monday through Friday.

When to use it

Draft a nightly GitHub Actions workflow schedule.
Convert weekday or hourly schedules into on.schedule syntax.
Confirm that a workflow uses UTC rather than your local time zone.

Use the interactive tool

Open Cron Parser to run the workflow locally in your browser. This page is static HTML for search, examples and quick reference.

FAQ

Does GitHub Actions cron use UTC?

Yes. Scheduled workflows are evaluated in UTC.

Can I use the main parser directly?

Yes. GitHub Actions uses standard five-field cron, so paste the expression into the Cron Parser.

Where does the expression go?

Use it under on.schedule with a cron value in your workflow YAML.