The cycle follows this pattern: [[Vespers]], [[Compline]], [[Midnight Office]], [[Orthros]], [[First Hour]], [[Third Hour]], [[Sixth Hour]], and [[Ninth Hour]]. Monasteries generally serve the entire cycle of services. Some cathedrals do, as well. Most parishes do not.

In addition, during the The [[Nativity FastDivine Liturgy]] and is not itself a part of the Daily Cycle but is inserted into the cycle, usually after Orthros or the Sixth Hour. In some cases it is combined with [[Apostles' FastVespers#Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts|Vespers]], each . The service of the First, Third, Sixth, and Ninth Hours is followed by an additional service called a [[MesorionTypika]] (inter-hour)is related to the Divine Liturgy and is often celebrated on days the Divine Liturgy is not appointed.

On the eves Although each service of the feasts of Nativity and Theophany and on Holy FridayDaily Cycle has a particular time traditionally associated with it, in current practice the usual services of the Hours are combined and replaced by the more solemn [[Royal Hours]]commonly served together in one of three aggregations.

*The '''''Evening Aggregate''''' usually consists of Ninth Hour, Vespers, and Compline. It commences shortly before sunset. *The '''''Dawn Aggregate''''' usually consists of Midnight Office, Orthros, and First Hour. It usually begins shortly before sunrise. *The '''''Midday Aggregate''''' consists of Third Hour and Sixth Hour. The Divine Liturgy or Typika may be included in the Midday Aggregate. On the eves of [[First Class Feasts]], [[Second Class Feasts]], and certain [[Divine LiturgyThird Class Feasts]] is not itself , a part of special aggregate, known as the [[All-Night Vigil]], may be served. In such case, the other aggregations may be altered slightly (e.g., including Little Vespers in the Daily Cycle but Evening Aggregate). Although there is inserted into some variance in practice, the cycleAll-Night Vigil generally includes at least Great Vespers, usually after Orthros or the Sixth , and First Hour. In some cases it  On days when Great Compline is combined with appointed (e.g., weekdays in [[Vespers#Liturgy Great Lent]]), it constitutes the entirety of the Presanctified Gifts|Evening Aggregate. Vespers]]is shifted to the Midday Aggregate.