Barcelona
Vitamin D from the sun in Barcelona
8 months of sun
In Barcelona you can synthesize vitamin D from March to October.
From November to February synthesis isn't possible — this is when a supplement can help.
Barcelona: we'll tell you the days you can make vitamin D.
Loading notifications…Today's sun in Barcelona
Today's sunrise, sunset, golden hour and day length.
Year-round profile in Barcelona
Daily hours with enough sun to synthesize vitamin D across the year.
Seasonal windows
- March: between 11:00 and 16:00, about 11 min for 1000 IU.
- June: between 09:00 and 17:00, about 6 min for 1000 IU.
- September: between 11:00 and 16:00, about 10 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 Barcelona
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 Barcelona
How sunrise, sunset and day length change over the year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:16 | 17:46 | 9 h 30 min | |
| 07:49 | 18:23 | 10 h 33 min | |
| 07:06 | 18:55 | 11 h 49 min | |
| 07:13 | 20:30 | 13 h 16 min | |
| 06:33 | 21:02 | 14 h 29 min | |
| 06:17 | 21:26 | 15 h 09 min | |
| 06:31 | 21:23 | 14 h 53 min | |
| 07:01 | 20:50 | 13 h 49 min | |
| 07:34 | 19:58 | 12 h 25 min | |
| 08:06 | 19:07 | 11 h 01 min | |
| 07:43 | 17:30 | 9 h 47 min | |
| 08:11 | 17:23 | 9 h 12 min |
Approximate values for mid-month (the 15th).
Frequently asked questions about vitamin D in Barcelona
- Can I get vitamin D from the sun in winter in Barcelona?
- In Barcelona you can synthesize vitamin D from March to October.
- How many minutes of sun do I need in Barcelona?
- In summer, about 11 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 Barcelona?
- It shifts with the seasons: in June the sun rises around 06:17 and sets around 21:26; in December it rises around 08:11 and sets around 17:23.
- What is the longest day of the year in Barcelona?
- Longest day: June, with about 15 h of daylight. Shortest day: December, with about 9 h.
- When is golden hour in Barcelona?
- It's roughly the last hour before sunset: in June it starts around 20:44 and in December around 16:39.