Weekly Schedules
Cron Job Every Wednesday – Expression & Examples
Day-of-week 3 represents Wednesday. Combined with midnight, runs once per week.
Cron Expression
0 0 * * 3
0
Minute
(0-59)
0
Hour
(0-23)
*
Day of Month
(1-31)
*
Month
(1-12)
3
Day of Week
(0-6)
How It Works
Day-of-week 3 represents Wednesday. Combined with midnight, runs once per week.
Common Use Cases
- Mid-week performance reviews
- Database optimization
- Content publishing schedules
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 0 0 * * 3 mean in cron?
Day-of-week 3 represents Wednesday. Combined with midnight, runs once per week.
How do I use this cron expression?
On Linux/macOS, edit your crontab with crontab -e and add:0 0 * * 3 /path/to/your/script.sh
Or use CronJobPro to schedule HTTP requests with this expression — no server required.
What timezone does cron use?
By default, cron uses the system timezone. CronJobPro lets you set a specific timezone per job, so your schedules are predictable regardless of server location.