The sun, month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Bogota in May
On May 1 in Bogota the sun rises at 05:45 and sets at 18:02; on day 31 it rises at 05:43 and sets at 18:05. Over the month the day grows 5 minutes longer.
Sunrise05:43
Sunset18:02
Golden hour17:34–18:02
Day length12 h 20 min
Day by day
All times are local to Bogota. Dawn and dusk mark civil twilight.
| Day | Dawn | Sunrise | Sunset | Dusk | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 05:23 | 05:45 | 18:02 | 18:23 | 12 h 17 min |
| 2 | 05:23 | 05:45 | 18:02 | 18:23 | 12 h 17 min |
| 3 | 05:23 | 05:44 | 18:02 | 18:23 | 12 h 17 min |
| 4 | 05:23 | 05:44 | 18:02 | 18:23 | 12 h 18 min |
| 5 | 05:22 | 05:44 | 18:02 | 18:23 | 12 h 18 min |
| 6 | 05:22 | 05:44 | 18:02 | 18:24 | 12 h 18 min |
| 7 | 05:22 | 05:44 | 18:02 | 18:24 | 12 h 18 min |
| 8 | 05:22 | 05:43 | 18:02 | 18:24 | 12 h 19 min |
| 9 | 05:22 | 05:43 | 18:02 | 18:24 | 12 h 19 min |
| 10 | 05:21 | 05:43 | 18:02 | 18:24 | 12 h 19 min |
| 11 | 05:21 | 05:43 | 18:02 | 18:24 | 12 h 19 min |
| 12 | 05:21 | 05:43 | 18:02 | 18:24 | 12 h 19 min |
| 13 | 05:21 | 05:43 | 18:02 | 18:24 | 12 h 20 min |
| 14 | 05:21 | 05:43 | 18:02 | 18:24 | 12 h 20 min |
| 15 | 05:21 | 05:43 | 18:02 | 18:24 | 12 h 20 min |
| 16 | 05:20 | 05:42 | 18:03 | 18:25 | 12 h 20 min |
| 17 | 05:20 | 05:42 | 18:03 | 18:25 | 12 h 20 min |
| 18 | 05:20 | 05:42 | 18:03 | 18:25 | 12 h 20 min |
| 19 | 05:20 | 05:42 | 18:03 | 18:25 | 12 h 21 min |
| 20 | 05:20 | 05:42 | 18:03 | 18:25 | 12 h 21 min |
| 21 | 05:20 | 05:42 | 18:03 | 18:25 | 12 h 21 min |
| 22 | 05:20 | 05:42 | 18:03 | 18:26 | 12 h 21 min |
| 23 | 05:20 | 05:42 | 18:04 | 18:26 | 12 h 21 min |
| 24 | 05:20 | 05:42 | 18:04 | 18:26 | 12 h 21 min |
| 25 | 05:20 | 05:42 | 18:04 | 18:26 | 12 h 22 min |
| 26 | 05:20 | 05:42 | 18:04 | 18:26 | 12 h 22 min |
| 27 | 05:20 | 05:42 | 18:04 | 18:27 | 12 h 22 min |
| 28 | 05:20 | 05:42 | 18:04 | 18:27 | 12 h 22 min |
| 29 | 05:20 | 05:42 | 18:05 | 18:27 | 12 h 22 min |
| 30 | 05:20 | 05:43 | 18:05 | 18:27 | 12 h 22 min |
| 31 | 05:20 | 05:43 | 18:05 | 18:27 | 12 h 22 min |
Approximate astronomical values: they can shift a minute or two from year to year.
What about vitamin D in May?
In May, the typical synthesis window in Bogota runs from 08:00 to 17:00: with medium skin and a t-shirt, ~3 min at the best moment is enough.
See the Bogota vitamin D guide