Amsterdam
Vitamin D from the sun in Amsterdam
6 months of sun
In Amsterdam you can synthesize vitamin D from April to September.
From October to March synthesis isn't possible — this is when a supplement can help.
Amsterdam: we'll tell you the days you can make vitamin D.
Loading notifications…Today's sun in Amsterdam
Today's sunrise, sunset, golden hour and day length.
Year-round profile in Amsterdam
Daily hours with enough sun to synthesize vitamin D across the year.
Seasonal windows
- March: synthesis isn't possible.
- June: between 10:00 and 17:00, about 9 min for 1000 IU.
- September: between 13:00 and 14:00, about 19 min for 1000 IU.
- December: synthesis isn't possible.
Estimated for Fitzpatrick type III skin, arms and face exposed, clear sky.
When to supplement in Amsterdam
During the months without solar synthesis, vitamin D comes only from food or a supplement. It is usually taken as D3, often with magnesium — which the body needs to activate it — and vitamin K (as K2), which contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
More about supplementsSunrise and sunset by month in Amsterdam
How sunrise, sunset and day length change over the year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:44 | 16:55 | 8 h 11 min | |
| 08:00 | 17:50 | 9 h 49 min | |
| 06:59 | 18:41 | 11 h 42 min | |
| 06:45 | 20:36 | 13 h 51 min | |
| 05:45 | 21:28 | 15 h 42 min | |
| 05:17 | 22:04 | 16 h 46 min | |
| 05:36 | 21:56 | 16 h 20 min | |
| 06:24 | 21:05 | 14 h 40 min | |
| 07:18 | 19:52 | 12 h 34 min | |
| 08:11 | 18:41 | 10 h 30 min | |
| 08:06 | 16:45 | 8 h 39 min | |
| 08:45 | 16:27 | 7 h 42 min |
Approximate values for mid-month (the 15th).
Frequently asked questions about vitamin D in Amsterdam
- Can I get vitamin D from the sun in winter in Amsterdam?
- In Amsterdam you can synthesize vitamin D from April to September.
- How many minutes of sun do I need in Amsterdam?
- In summer, about 9 minutes with arms and face exposed is enough for 1000 IU (Fitzpatrick type III skin, clear sky).
- What time does the sun rise and set in Amsterdam?
- It shifts with the seasons: in June the sun rises around 05:17 and sets around 22:04; in December it rises around 08:45 and sets around 16:27.
- What is the longest day of the year in Amsterdam?
- Longest day: June, with about 17 h of daylight. Shortest day: December, with about 8 h.
- When is golden hour in Amsterdam?
- It's roughly the last hour before sunset: in June it starts around 21:08 and in December around 15:23.