Vitamin D

Casablanca

Vitamin D from the sun in Casablanca

sun all year

In Casablanca you can synthesize vitamin D all year round.

Casablanca: we'll tell you the days you can make vitamin D.

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Today's sun in Casablanca

Today's sunrise, sunset, golden hour and day length.

Year-round profile in Casablanca

Daily hours with enough sun to synthesize vitamin D across the year.

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Daily hours with enough sun to synthesize vitamin D across the year.

Seasonal windows

  • March: between 11:00 and 17:00, about 8 min for 1000 IU.
  • June: between 10:00 and 18:00, about 5 min for 1000 IU.
  • September: between 11:00 and 17:00, about 7 min for 1000 IU.
  • December: synthesis isn't possible.

Estimated for Fitzpatrick type III skin, arms and face exposed, clear sky.

Sunrise and sunset by month in Casablanca

How sunrise, sunset and day length change over the year.

MonthSunriseSunset
08:3518:44
07:1718:13
06:4318:37
07:0120:00
06:3020:23
06:2020:42
06:3120:41
06:5320:16
07:1519:35
07:3718:54
08:0418:27
08:2818:24

Approximate values for mid-month (the 15th).

Frequently asked questions about vitamin D in Casablanca

Can I get vitamin D from the sun in winter in Casablanca?
In Casablanca you can synthesize vitamin D all year round.
How many minutes of sun do I need in Casablanca?
In summer, about 8 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 Casablanca?
It shifts with the seasons: in June the sun rises around 06:20 and sets around 20:42; in December it rises around 08:28 and sets around 18:24.
What is the longest day of the year in Casablanca?
Longest day: June, with about 14 h of daylight. Shortest day: December, with about 10 h.
When is golden hour in Casablanca?
It's roughly the last hour before sunset: in June it starts around 20:05 and in December around 17:46.

More about the sun, light and health in the guide