Athens
Vitamin D from the sun in Athens
9 months of sun
In Athens you can synthesize vitamin D from February to October.
From November to January synthesis isn't possible — this is when a supplement can help.
Athens: we'll tell you the days you can make vitamin D.
Loading notifications…Today's sun in Athens
Today's sunrise, sunset, golden hour and day length.
Year-round profile in Athens
Daily hours with enough sun to synthesize vitamin D across the year.
Seasonal windows
- March: between 10:00 and 16:00, about 10 min for 1000 IU.
- June: between 09:00 and 17:00, about 6 min for 1000 IU.
- September: between 10:00 and 16:00, about 8 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 Athens
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 Athens
How sunrise, sunset and day length change over the year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07:40 | 17:28 | 9 h 48 min | |
| 07:18 | 18:02 | 10 h 44 min | |
| 06:39 | 18:30 | 11 h 51 min | |
| 06:51 | 19:59 | 13 h 08 min | |
| 06:15 | 20:28 | 14 h 12 min | |
| 06:02 | 20:49 | 14 h 47 min | |
| 06:14 | 20:47 | 14 h 33 min | |
| 06:41 | 20:18 | 13 h 37 min | |
| 07:08 | 19:31 | 12 h 22 min | |
| 07:36 | 18:44 | 11 h 08 min | |
| 07:08 | 17:12 | 10 h 04 min | |
| 07:35 | 17:07 | 9 h 32 min |
Approximate values for mid-month (the 15th).
Frequently asked questions about vitamin D in Athens
- Can I get vitamin D from the sun in winter in Athens?
- In Athens you can synthesize vitamin D from February to October.
- How many minutes of sun do I need in Athens?
- In summer, about 10 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 Athens?
- It shifts with the seasons: in June the sun rises around 06:02 and sets around 20:49; in December it rises around 07:35 and sets around 17:07.
- What is the longest day of the year in Athens?
- Longest day: June, with about 15 h of daylight. Shortest day: December, with about 10 h.
- When is golden hour in Athens?
- It's roughly the last hour before sunset: in June it starts around 20:10 and in December around 16:26.