Vitamin D

Mexico City

Vitamin D from the sun in Mexico City

sun all year

In Mexico City you can synthesize vitamin D all year round.

Mexico City: we'll tell you the days you can make vitamin D.

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Today's sun in Mexico City

Today's sunrise, sunset, golden hour and day length.

Year-round profile in Mexico City

Daily hours with enough sun to synthesize vitamin D across the year.

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Daily hours with enough sun to synthesize vitamin D across the year.

Seasonal windows

  • March: between 09:00 and 17:00, about 4 min for 1000 IU.
  • June: between 09:00 and 18:00, about 3 min for 1000 IU.
  • September: between 09:00 and 17:00, about 4 min for 1000 IU.
  • December: between 10:00 and 16:00, about 7 min for 1000 IU.

Estimated for Fitzpatrick type III skin, arms and face exposed, clear sky.

Sunrise and sunset by month in Mexico City

How sunrise, sunset and day length change over the year.

MonthSunriseSunset
07:1418:18
07:0718:36
06:4718:46
06:2018:54
06:0119:04
05:5819:16
06:0619:18
06:1719:04
06:2418:38
06:3218:12
06:4617:57
07:0318:01

Approximate values for mid-month (the 15th).

Frequently asked questions about vitamin D in Mexico City

Can I get vitamin D from the sun in winter in Mexico City?
In Mexico City you can synthesize vitamin D all year round.
How many minutes of sun do I need in Mexico City?
In summer, about 4 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 Mexico City?
It shifts with the seasons: in June the sun rises around 05:58 and sets around 19:16; in December it rises around 07:03 and sets around 18:01.
What is the longest day of the year in Mexico City?
Longest day: June, with about 13 h of daylight. Shortest day: December, with about 11 h.
When is golden hour in Mexico City?
It's roughly the last hour before sunset: in June it starts around 18:44 and in December around 17:29.

More about the sun, light and health in the guide