Daily Midnight Cron Expression

Example:
0 0 * * * /opt/scripts/daily-backup.sh
Use 0 0 * * * for daily tasks at midnight. Perfect for nightly backups, log rotation, and database maintenance.
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FAQs

What timezone does cron use?

Cron uses the server's system timezone. Check with "date" command or use TZ environment variable.

Why do midnight cron jobs sometimes skip?

During DST transitions, some hours may be skipped or repeated. Consider using 0 1 * * * (1 AM) for critical tasks.