Mark Zuckerberg's daily routine: The schedule of the Meta CEO who wears the same thing every day and trains with MMA fighters

Sarah JacksonJan 14, 2024, 21:21 IST

As the CEO of Meta, Mark Zuckerberg's daily schedule probably looks different from most people's, but he does share one habit most of us are guilty of: checking our phones first thing in the morning.Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images

Mark Zuckerberg eliminates nonessential choices from his life by doing things like wearing the same outfit daily.
The Meta CEO's daily schedule includes jiu-jitsu and MMA training, and one bad habit many people share.

Between steering Meta through its "year of efficiency," trying to popularize Threads, and engaging in a will-they-won't-they with Elon Musk on a rumored MMA cage fight, Mark Zuckerberg has a lot on his plate.

While the Facebook founder dedicates many hours to work, he still spends time on things like travel, tucking his kids in at night, and even bulking up through his pandemic-era hobby of jiu-jitsu and mixed martial arts training.

Zuckerberg also famously saves time and brainpower by nixing nonessential choices from his life, most notably by wearing the same outfit nearly every day.

Here's a look at the typical daily routine of Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, based on what he's said in prior interviews:

After waking up around 8 a.m., the Meta CEO immediately checks Facebook, Facebook Messenger, and WhatsApp on his phone before he even puts on his contacts.

Zuckerberg checks his phone as he arrives to testify at a House Financial Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill.REUTERS/Yuri Gripas

Once he's gotten his morning updates, it's time to work out. Zuckerberg used to go for a workout at least three times a week, often running. Now, he stays away from running and instead does jiu-jitsu and mixed martial arts (MMA).

An Instagram video shows Zuckerberg sparring with MMA fighters on a floating barge.Mark Zuckerberg

Once he's gotten his morning updates, it's time to work out. Zuckerberg used to go for a workout at least three times a week, often running. Now, he stays away from running and instead does jiu-jitsu and mixed martial arts (MMA).

It's unclear what Zuckerberg eats for breakfast but he recently revealed that as part of his training, he aims for 4,000 calories a day.

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg takes a drink of water as he testifies before a House Energy and Commerce hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, April 11, 2018, about the use of Facebook data to target American voters in the 2016 election and data privacy.AP Photo

Zuckerberg famously wears the same thing almost every day, with a "work uniform" consisting of jeans, sneakers, and a gray T-shirt.

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Zuckerberg said in 2015 that he puts in 50 to 60 hours a week at Facebook but thinks about the social media platform constantly.

Mark Zuckerberg singled that he wants to shake up WhatsAppSamantha Burkardt/ Getty

Zuckerberg has particular preferences for meetings at work.

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Zuckerberg has various interests outside of work.

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Zuckerberg's daily schedule tends to vary more when he travels. He's frequently on the road to meet with world leaders. He's met with figures including Pope Francis in Rome in 2016, French President Emmanuel Macron in 2018, and former US president Donald Trump in 2019.

Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla ChanMark Zuckberg/Facebook

Zuckerberg's daily schedule tends to vary more when he travels. He's frequently on the road to meet with world leaders. He's met with figures including Pope Francis in Rome in 2016, French President Emmanuel Macron in 2018, and former US president Donald Trump in 2019.

Zuckerberg also spends time with his family.

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Zuckerberg has a nightly routine with his children.

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Zuckerberg sleeps more than most of his fellow tech CEOs.

Priscilla Chan, Mark Zuckerberg, and UFC President Dana White.Getty Images

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Mark Zuckerberg's daily routine: The schedule of the Meta CEO who wears the same thing every day and trains with MMA fighters

After waking up around 8 a.m., the Meta CEO immediately checks Facebook, Facebook Messenger, and WhatsApp on his phone before he even puts on his contacts.

Once he's gotten his morning updates, it's time to work out. Zuckerberg used to go for a workout at least three times a week, often running. Now, he stays away from running and instead does jiu-jitsu and mixed martial arts (MMA).

It's unclear what Zuckerberg eats for breakfast but he recently revealed that as part of his training, he aims for 4,000 calories a day.

Zuckerberg famously wears the same thing almost every day, with a "work uniform" consisting of jeans, sneakers, and a gray T-shirt.

Zuckerberg said in 2015 that he puts in 50 to 60 hours a week at Facebook but thinks about the social media platform constantly.

Zuckerberg has particular preferences for meetings at work.

Zuckerberg has various interests outside of work.

Zuckerberg's daily schedule tends to vary more when he travels. He's frequently on the road to meet with world leaders. He's met with figures including Pope Francis in Rome in 2016, French President Emmanuel Macron in 2018, and former US president Donald Trump in 2019.

Zuckerberg also spends time with his family.

Zuckerberg has a nightly routine with his children.

Zuckerberg sleeps more than most of his fellow tech CEOs.