Dublin
Vitamin D from the sun in Dublin
6 months of sun
In Dublin you can synthesize vitamin D from April to September.
From October to March synthesis isn't possible — this is when a supplement can help.
Dublin: we'll tell you the days you can make vitamin D.
Loading notifications…Today's sun in Dublin
Today's sunrise, sunset, golden hour and day length.
Year-round profile in Dublin
Daily hours with enough sun to synthesize vitamin D across the year.
Seasonal windows
- March: synthesis isn't possible.
- June: between 09:00 and 17:00, about 9 min for 1000 IU.
- September: between 12:00 and 14:00, 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 Dublin
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 Dublin
How sunrise, sunset and day length change over the year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:34 | 16:35 | 8 h 02 min | |
| 07:48 | 17:32 | 9 h 44 min | |
| 06:44 | 18:25 | 11 h 41 min | |
| 06:28 | 20:23 | 13 h 55 min | |
| 05:26 | 21:17 | 15 h 51 min | |
| 04:56 | 21:54 | 16 h 58 min | |
| 05:16 | 21:46 | 16 h 30 min | |
| 06:06 | 20:52 | 14 h 46 min | |
| 07:02 | 19:37 | 12 h 35 min | |
| 07:57 | 18:23 | 10 h 27 min | |
| 07:55 | 16:26 | 8 h 31 min | |
| 08:35 | 16:07 | 7 h 31 min |
Approximate values for mid-month (the 15th).
Frequently asked questions about vitamin D in Dublin
- Can I get vitamin D from the sun in winter in Dublin?
- In Dublin you can synthesize vitamin D from April to September.
- How many minutes of sun do I need in Dublin?
- 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 Dublin?
- It shifts with the seasons: in June the sun rises around 04:56 and sets around 21:54; in December it rises around 08:35 and sets around 16:07.
- What is the longest day of the year in Dublin?
- Longest day: June, with about 17 h of daylight. Shortest day: December, with about 8 h.
- When is golden hour in Dublin?
- It's roughly the last hour before sunset: in June it starts around 20:57 and in December around 14:59.