Melbourne
Vitamin D from the sun in Melbourne
9 months of sun
In Melbourne you can synthesize vitamin D from August to April.
From May to July synthesis isn't possible — this is when a supplement can help.
Melbourne: we'll tell you the days you can make vitamin D.
Loading notifications…Today's sun in Melbourne
Today's sunrise, sunset, golden hour and day length.
Year-round profile in Melbourne
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: synthesis isn't possible.
- September: between 11:00 and 17:00, about 9 min for 1000 IU.
- December: between 10:00 and 18:00, about 5 min for 1000 IU.
Estimated for Fitzpatrick type III skin, arms and face exposed, clear sky.
When to supplement in Melbourne
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 Melbourne
How sunrise, sunset and day length change over the year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06:14 | 20:45 | 14 h 30 min | |
| 06:48 | 20:21 | 13 h 33 min | |
| 07:17 | 19:43 | 12 h 26 min | |
| 06:46 | 17:55 | 11 h 09 min | |
| 07:13 | 17:20 | 10 h 07 min | |
| 07:34 | 17:07 | 9 h 33 min | |
| 07:32 | 17:19 | 9 h 47 min | |
| 07:04 | 17:45 | 10 h 41 min | |
| 06:17 | 18:12 | 11 h 55 min | |
| 06:31 | 19:40 | 13 h 09 min | |
| 05:58 | 20:12 | 14 h 14 min | |
| 05:53 | 20:39 | 14 h 46 min |
Approximate values for mid-month (the 15th).
Frequently asked questions about vitamin D in Melbourne
- Can I get vitamin D from the sun in winter in Melbourne?
- In Melbourne you can synthesize vitamin D from August to April.
- How many minutes of sun do I need in Melbourne?
- 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 Melbourne?
- It shifts with the seasons: in June the sun rises around 07:34 and sets around 17:07; in December it rises around 05:53 and sets around 20:39.
- What is the longest day of the year in Melbourne?
- Longest day: December, with about 15 h of daylight. Shortest day: June, with about 10 h.
- When is golden hour in Melbourne?
- It's roughly the last hour before sunset: in June it starts around 16:26 and in December around 20:00.