Copenhagen
Vitamin D from the sun in Copenhagen
5 months of sun
In Copenhagen you can synthesize vitamin D from April to August.
From September to March synthesis isn't possible — this is when a supplement can help.
Copenhagen: we'll tell you the days you can make vitamin D.
Loading notifications…Today's sun in Copenhagen
Today's sunrise, sunset, golden hour and day length.
Year-round profile in Copenhagen
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 10 min for 1000 IU.
- September: synthesis isn't possible.
- December: synthesis isn't possible.
Estimated for Fitzpatrick type III skin, arms and face exposed, clear sky.
When to supplement in Copenhagen
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 Copenhagen
How sunrise, sunset and day length change over the year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:30 | 16:08 | 7 h 37 min | |
| 07:39 | 17:10 | 9 h 31 min | |
| 06:30 | 18:09 | 11 h 39 min | |
| 06:08 | 20:12 | 14 h 05 min | |
| 04:59 | 21:13 | 16 h 14 min | |
| 04:25 | 21:55 | 17 h 30 min | |
| 04:46 | 21:44 | 16 h 58 min | |
| 05:43 | 20:45 | 15 h 02 min | |
| 06:45 | 19:23 | 12 h 38 min | |
| 07:46 | 18:04 | 10 h 18 min | |
| 07:50 | 16:00 | 8 h 10 min | |
| 08:34 | 15:37 | 7 h 03 min |
Approximate values for mid-month (the 15th).
Frequently asked questions about vitamin D in Copenhagen
- Can I get vitamin D from the sun in winter in Copenhagen?
- In Copenhagen you can synthesize vitamin D from April to August.
- How many minutes of sun do I need in Copenhagen?
- 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 Copenhagen?
- It shifts with the seasons: in June the sun rises around 04:25 and sets around 21:55; in December it rises around 08:34 and sets around 15:37.
- What is the longest day of the year in Copenhagen?
- Longest day: June, with about 17 h of daylight. Shortest day: December, with about 7 h.
- When is golden hour in Copenhagen?
- It's roughly the last hour before sunset: in June it starts around 20:52 and in December around 14:20.