Beijing
Vitamin D from the sun in Beijing
9 months of sun
In Beijing you can synthesize vitamin D from February to October.
From November to January synthesis isn't possible — this is when a supplement can help.
Beijing: we'll tell you the days you can make vitamin D.
Loading notifications…Today's sun in Beijing
Today's sunrise, sunset, golden hour and day length.
Year-round profile in Beijing
Daily hours with enough sun to synthesize vitamin D across the year.
Seasonal windows
- March: between 10:00 and 15:00, about 11 min for 1000 IU.
- June: between 09:00 and 17:00, about 6 min for 1000 IU.
- September: between 10:00 and 15:00, about 9 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 Beijing
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 Beijing
How sunrise, sunset and day length change over the year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07:35 | 17:13 | 9 h 38 min | |
| 07:10 | 17:48 | 10 h 38 min | |
| 06:29 | 18:19 | 11 h 50 min | |
| 05:38 | 18:51 | 13 h 13 min | |
| 05:00 | 19:22 | 14 h 22 min | |
| 04:45 | 19:44 | 14 h 59 min | |
| 04:58 | 19:42 | 14 h 44 min | |
| 05:27 | 19:10 | 13 h 44 min | |
| 05:57 | 18:21 | 12 h 24 min | |
| 06:28 | 17:31 | 11 h 04 min | |
| 07:02 | 16:57 | 9 h 55 min | |
| 07:30 | 16:51 | 9 h 21 min |
Approximate values for mid-month (the 15th).
Frequently asked questions about vitamin D in Beijing
- Can I get vitamin D from the sun in winter in Beijing?
- In Beijing you can synthesize vitamin D from February to October.
- How many minutes of sun do I need in Beijing?
- 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 Beijing?
- It shifts with the seasons: in June the sun rises around 04:45 and sets around 19:44; in December it rises around 07:30 and sets around 16:51.
- What is the longest day of the year in Beijing?
- Longest day: June, with about 15 h of daylight. Shortest day: December, with about 9 h.
- When is golden hour in Beijing?
- It's roughly the last hour before sunset: in June it starts around 19:04 and in December around 16:08.