Santiago
Vitamin D from the sun in Santiago
sun all year
In Santiago you can synthesize vitamin D all year round.
Santiago: we'll tell you the days you can make vitamin D.
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Today's sunrise, sunset, golden hour and day length.
Year-round profile in Santiago
Daily hours with enough sun to synthesize vitamin D across the year.
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Seasonal windows
- March: between 10:00 and 17:00, about 6 min for 1000 IU.
- June: between 13:00 and 14:00, about 18 min for 1000 IU.
- September: between 10:00 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 Santiago
How sunrise, sunset and day length change over the year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06:48 | 20:56 | 14 h 08 min | |
| 07:17 | 20:37 | 13 h 20 min | |
| 07:41 | 20:04 | 12 h 23 min | |
| 07:04 | 18:22 | 11 h 18 min | |
| 07:27 | 17:51 | 10 h 25 min | |
| 07:44 | 17:41 | 9 h 57 min | |
| 07:44 | 17:52 | 10 h 08 min | |
| 07:20 | 18:14 | 10 h 54 min | |
| 07:39 | 19:35 | 11 h 56 min | |
| 06:58 | 19:58 | 12 h 59 min | |
| 06:30 | 20:25 | 13 h 55 min | |
| 06:28 | 20:49 | 14 h 22 min |
Approximate values for mid-month (the 15th).
Frequently asked questions about vitamin D in Santiago
- Can I get vitamin D from the sun in winter in Santiago?
- In Santiago you can synthesize vitamin D all year round.
- How many minutes of sun do I need in Santiago?
- 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 Santiago?
- It shifts with the seasons: in June the sun rises around 07:44 and sets around 17:41; in December it rises around 06:28 and sets around 20:49.
- What is the longest day of the year in Santiago?
- Longest day: December, with about 14 h of daylight. Shortest day: June, with about 10 h.
- When is golden hour in Santiago?
- It's roughly the last hour before sunset: in June it starts around 17:03 and in December around 20:13.