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Delayed functions

Inngest lets functions wait for a duration, wait until a specific time, or start later from a timestamped event. These delays are durable and work across serverless and server-based platforms.

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Syntax

await step.sleep("step-id", "duration");
await step.sleepUntil("step-id", date);

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  • step.sleep()
  • step.sleepUntil()
  • event ts field
  • step.run()
  • Cron schedules

Source: Delayed Functions. Checked 2026-11-03.