Vitamin D

Perth

Vitamin D from the sun in Perth

sun all year

In Perth you can synthesize vitamin D all year round.

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

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Today's sun in Perth

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

Year-round profile in Perth

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 10:00 and 16:00, about 6 min for 1000 IU.
  • June: between 12:00 and 14:00, about 17 min for 1000 IU.
  • September: between 09:00 and 16:00, about 7 min for 1000 IU.
  • December: between 09:00 and 17:00, about 5 min for 1000 IU.

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

Sunrise and sunset by month in Perth

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

MonthSunriseSunset
05:2519:26
05:5319:09
06:1518:37
06:3717:57
06:5817:28
07:1517:19
07:1517:30
06:5217:50
06:1318:09
05:3318:30
05:0718:56
05:0619:19

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

Frequently asked questions about vitamin D in Perth

Can I get vitamin D from the sun in winter in Perth?
In Perth you can synthesize vitamin D all year round.
How many minutes of sun do I need in Perth?
In summer, about 6 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 Perth?
It shifts with the seasons: in June the sun rises around 07:15 and sets around 17:19; in December it rises around 05:06 and sets around 19:19.
What is the longest day of the year in Perth?
Longest day: December, with about 14 h of daylight. Shortest day: June, with about 10 h.
When is golden hour in Perth?
It's roughly the last hour before sunset: in June it starts around 16:42 and in December around 18:43.

More about the sun, light and health in the guide