Malaga
Vitamin D from the sun in Malaga
10 months of sun
In Malaga you can synthesize vitamin D from February to November.
From December to January synthesis isn't possible — this is when a supplement can help.
Malaga: we'll tell you the days you can make vitamin D.
Loading notifications…Today's sun in Malaga
Today's sunrise, sunset, golden hour and day length.
Year-round profile in Malaga
Daily hours with enough sun to synthesize vitamin D across the year.
Seasonal windows
- March: between 11:00 and 17:00, about 9 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 8 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 Malaga
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 Malaga
How sunrise, sunset and day length change over the year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:30 | 18:24 | 9 h 54 min | |
| 08:08 | 18:56 | 10 h 48 min | |
| 07:32 | 19:23 | 11 h 51 min | |
| 07:45 | 20:51 | 13 h 05 min | |
| 07:11 | 21:17 | 14 h 07 min | |
| 06:58 | 21:38 | 14 h 40 min | |
| 07:10 | 21:36 | 14 h 26 min | |
| 07:35 | 21:08 | 13 h 33 min | |
| 08:01 | 20:23 | 12 h 22 min | |
| 08:28 | 19:38 | 11 h 11 min | |
| 07:58 | 18:07 | 10 h 09 min | |
| 08:24 | 18:03 | 9 h 39 min |
Approximate values for mid-month (the 15th).
Frequently asked questions about vitamin D in Malaga
- Can I get vitamin D from the sun in winter in Malaga?
- In Malaga you can synthesize vitamin D from February to November.
- How many minutes of sun do I need in Malaga?
- 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 Malaga?
- It shifts with the seasons: in June the sun rises around 06:58 and sets around 21:38; in December it rises around 08:24 and sets around 18:03.
- What is the longest day of the year in Malaga?
- Longest day: June, with about 15 h of daylight. Shortest day: December, with about 10 h.
- When is golden hour in Malaga?
- It's roughly the last hour before sunset: in June it starts around 20:59 and in December around 17:23.