July 10, 2026
Cron expressions for Kubernetes CronJobs
Practical cron tips for platform teams running CronJobs and GitLab schedules.
Cron expressions for Kubernetes CronJobs
Kubernetes CronJobs use the standard five-field cron format. Use the Cron Expression Builder on this site to preview next run times before you ship a manifest.
Tips
- Prefer UTC schedules in multi-region clusters
- Avoid
*for every field unless you intend a very chatty job - Document the human-readable meaning in a comment above the CronJob