Madrid
Vitamin D from the sun in Madrid
9 months of sun
In Madrid you can synthesize vitamin D from February to October.
From November to January synthesis isn't possible — this is when a supplement can help.
Madrid: we'll tell you the days you can make vitamin D.
Loading notifications…Today's sun in Madrid
Today's sunrise, sunset, golden hour and day length.
Year-round profile in Madrid
Daily hours with enough sun to synthesize vitamin D across the year.
Seasonal windows
- March: between 11:00 and 17:00, about 10 min for 1000 IU.
- June: between 10:00 and 18:00, about 6 min for 1000 IU.
- September: between 11:00 and 17:00, 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 Madrid
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 Madrid
How sunrise, sunset and day length change over the year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:37 | 18:12 | 9 h 35 min | |
| 08:11 | 18:48 | 10 h 36 min | |
| 07:30 | 19:19 | 11 h 50 min | |
| 07:38 | 20:52 | 13 h 14 min | |
| 06:59 | 21:23 | 14 h 24 min | |
| 06:44 | 21:46 | 15 h 02 min | |
| 06:57 | 21:44 | 14 h 47 min | |
| 07:26 | 21:12 | 13 h 46 min | |
| 07:57 | 20:21 | 12 h 24 min | |
| 08:29 | 19:31 | 11 h 03 min | |
| 08:04 | 17:56 | 9 h 52 min | |
| 08:32 | 17:50 | 9 h 18 min |
Approximate values for mid-month (the 15th).
Frequently asked questions about vitamin D in Madrid
- Can I get vitamin D from the sun in winter in Madrid?
- In Madrid you can synthesize vitamin D from February to October.
- How many minutes of sun do I need in Madrid?
- 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 Madrid?
- It shifts with the seasons: in June the sun rises around 06:44 and sets around 21:46; in December it rises around 08:32 and sets around 17:50.
- What is the longest day of the year in Madrid?
- Longest day: June, with about 15 h of daylight. Shortest day: December, with about 9 h.
- When is golden hour in Madrid?
- It's roughly the last hour before sunset: in June it starts around 21:05 and in December around 17:06.