Question by @nico_darambong: why prefer to be the early bird type of hacker as most are nocturnals?
Starting up early gives you a long day. Let’s say 5am to 10pm. Practically equivalent of 2 work shifts :p
Morning (or fresh from sleep) actually is the most effective way to think for me. Basically, I spend my first hour going through what I need to do today (randomly, while Facebook-ing). Simplest to say, mornings are my peace time and I pseudo-meditate by doing nothing.
Additionally, I have sites running globally and processing transactions so I check them if they are still up and our contact emails if there are any critical issues.