Berlin
Vitamin D from the sun in Berlin
6 months of sun
In Berlin you can synthesize vitamin D from April to September.
From October to March synthesis isn't possible — this is when a supplement can help.
Berlin: we'll tell you the days you can make vitamin D.
Loading notifications…Today's sun in Berlin
Today's sunrise, sunset, golden hour and day length.
Year-round profile in Berlin
Daily hours with enough sun to synthesize vitamin D across the year.
Seasonal windows
- March: synthesis isn't possible.
- June: between 09:00 and 16:00, about 9 min for 1000 IU.
- September: between 12:00 and 13:00, about 18 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 Berlin
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 Berlin
How sunrise, sunset and day length change over the year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:11 | 16:20 | 8 h 10 min | |
| 07:27 | 17:15 | 9 h 48 min | |
| 06:25 | 18:07 | 11 h 42 min | |
| 06:11 | 20:02 | 13 h 51 min | |
| 05:11 | 20:54 | 15 h 44 min | |
| 04:43 | 21:31 | 16 h 48 min | |
| 05:01 | 21:23 | 16 h 21 min | |
| 05:50 | 20:31 | 14 h 41 min | |
| 06:44 | 19:18 | 12 h 34 min | |
| 07:37 | 18:06 | 10 h 29 min | |
| 07:33 | 16:10 | 8 h 38 min | |
| 08:12 | 15:52 | 7 h 41 min |
Approximate values for mid-month (the 15th).
Frequently asked questions about vitamin D in Berlin
- Can I get vitamin D from the sun in winter in Berlin?
- In Berlin you can synthesize vitamin D from April to September.
- How many minutes of sun do I need in Berlin?
- 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 Berlin?
- It shifts with the seasons: in June the sun rises around 04:43 and sets around 21:31; in December it rises around 08:12 and sets around 15:52.
- What is the longest day of the year in Berlin?
- Longest day: June, with about 17 h of daylight. Shortest day: December, with about 8 h.
- When is golden hour in Berlin?
- It's roughly the last hour before sunset: in June it starts around 20:35 and in December around 14:48.