Rome
Vitamin D from the sun in Rome
8 months of sun
In Rome you can synthesize vitamin D from March to October.
From November to February synthesis isn't possible — this is when a supplement can help.
Rome: we'll tell you the days you can make vitamin D.
Loading notifications…Today's sun in Rome
Today's sunrise, sunset, golden hour and day length.
Year-round profile in Rome
Daily hours with enough sun to synthesize vitamin D across the year.
Seasonal windows
- March: between 11:00 and 15:00, about 12 min for 1000 IU.
- June: between 09:00 and 17:00, about 6 min for 1000 IU.
- September: between 10:00 and 15:00, about 10 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 Rome
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 Rome
How sunrise, sunset and day length change over the year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07:36 | 17:03 | 9 h 27 min | |
| 07:09 | 17:40 | 10 h 32 min | |
| 06:25 | 18:14 | 11 h 49 min | |
| 06:31 | 19:49 | 13 h 18 min | |
| 05:50 | 20:22 | 14 h 32 min | |
| 05:34 | 20:46 | 15 h 13 min | |
| 05:48 | 20:44 | 14 h 56 min | |
| 06:19 | 20:10 | 13 h 51 min | |
| 06:52 | 19:17 | 12 h 25 min | |
| 07:25 | 18:25 | 10 h 59 min | |
| 07:03 | 16:48 | 9 h 45 min | |
| 07:32 | 16:40 | 9 h 08 min |
Approximate values for mid-month (the 15th).
Frequently asked questions about vitamin D in Rome
- Can I get vitamin D from the sun in winter in Rome?
- In Rome you can synthesize vitamin D from March to October.
- How many minutes of sun do I need in Rome?
- In summer, about 12 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 Rome?
- It shifts with the seasons: in June the sun rises around 05:34 and sets around 20:46; in December it rises around 07:32 and sets around 16:40.
- What is the longest day of the year in Rome?
- Longest day: June, with about 15 h of daylight. Shortest day: December, with about 9 h.
- When is golden hour in Rome?
- It's roughly the last hour before sunset: in June it starts around 20:04 and in December around 15:55.