Vitamin D

Seville

Vitamin D from the sun in Seville

10 months of sun

In Seville you can synthesize vitamin D from February to November.

From December to January synthesis isn't possible — this is when a supplement can help.

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January 31 – November 15

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

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Today's sun in Seville

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

Year-round profile in Seville

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 11:00 and 17:00, about 9 min for 1000 IU.
  • June: between 10:00 and 18:00, about 5 min for 1000 IU.
  • September: between 11:00 and 17:00, about 8 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 Seville

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.

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Sunrise and sunset by month in Seville

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

MonthSunriseSunset
08:3818:29
08:1619:01
07:3819:29
07:5120:58
07:1521:25
07:0221:46
07:1521:44
07:4021:16
08:0720:29
08:3419:44
08:0618:12
08:3218:08

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

Frequently asked questions about vitamin D in Seville

Can I get vitamin D from the sun in winter in Seville?
In Seville you can synthesize vitamin D from February to November.
How many minutes of sun do I need in Seville?
In summer, about 9 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 Seville?
It shifts with the seasons: in June the sun rises around 07:02 and sets around 21:46; in December it rises around 08:32 and sets around 18:08.
What is the longest day of the year in Seville?
Longest day: June, with about 15 h of daylight. Shortest day: December, with about 10 h.
When is golden hour in Seville?
It's roughly the last hour before sunset: in June it starts around 21:07 and in December around 17:27.

More about the sun, light and health in the guide