Tim Cook's daily routine: The schedule of the Apple CEO who wakes up at 3:45 a.m. and reads hundreds of customer emails a day

Sarah JacksonJan 13, 2024, 08:52 IST

Apple CEO Tim Cook wakes up early starts his day by sifting through the hundreds of emails he gets from customers.Andrew Burton / Getty Images

Apple CEO Tim Cook's day starts at 3:45 a.m. and is full of hours-long meetings.
Cook is an intensely private person, but has given some insights into his daily routine.

It takes a lot to run the world's largest company — including a very early wake-up call.

Apple CEO Tim Cook wakes up before dawn and begins his by reading hundreds of feedback emails from customers, before heading to the gym. Once he's at the office, he works long hours and leads notoriously lengthy meetings.

Cook is a famously private person, but over the years he's shared glimpses into his daily schedule.

Here's a look inside the typical day-to-day routine of Apple's CEO:

Cook typically wakes up at 3:45 a.m.

Tim Cook wakes up before dawn.Drew Angerer / Getty Images

Tim Cook reads hundreds of emails a day.Stephen Lam / Stringer / Getty Images

Tim Cook considers himself a fitness nut.Justin Sullivan / Getty Images

Tim Cook reads emails again from the coffee shop.Drew Angerer/Getty Images

Tim Cook is known to relentlessly question employees in meetings that can last hours.AP

Tim Cook snacks on energy bars during the day.Justin Sullivan / Getty Images

Tim Cook has said he's one of the last to leave the office for the day.Justin Sullivan / Getty Images

Tim Cook's hobbies include cycling and rock climbing.Kevin Dietsch