Stockholm
Vitamin D from the sun in Stockholm
4 months of sun
In Stockholm you can synthesize vitamin D from May to August.
From September to April synthesis isn't possible — this is when a supplement can help.
Stockholm: we'll tell you the days you can make vitamin D.
Loading notifications…Today's sun in Stockholm
Today's sunrise, sunset, golden hour and day length.
Year-round profile in Stockholm
Daily hours with enough sun to synthesize vitamin D across the year.
Seasonal windows
- March: synthesis isn't possible.
- June: between 09:00 and 16:00, about 11 min for 1000 IU.
- September: synthesis isn't possible.
- December: synthesis isn't possible.
Estimated for Fitzpatrick type III skin, arms and face exposed, clear sky.
When to supplement in Stockholm
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 Stockholm
How sunrise, sunset and day length change over the year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:32 | 15:22 | 6 h 50 min | |
| 07:29 | 16:36 | 9 h 07 min | |
| 06:10 | 17:45 | 11 h 35 min | |
| 05:36 | 20:00 | 14 h 24 min | |
| 04:15 | 21:12 | 16 h 57 min | |
| 03:31 | 22:05 | 18 h 34 min | |
| 03:57 | 21:49 | 17 h 52 min | |
| 05:07 | 20:37 | 15 h 30 min | |
| 06:21 | 19:04 | 12 h 43 min | |
| 07:32 | 17:33 | 10 h 01 min | |
| 07:48 | 15:18 | 7 h 30 min | |
| 08:40 | 14:47 | 6 h 07 min |
Approximate values for mid-month (the 15th).
Frequently asked questions about vitamin D in Stockholm
- Can I get vitamin D from the sun in winter in Stockholm?
- In Stockholm you can synthesize vitamin D from May to August.
- How many minutes of sun do I need in Stockholm?
- In summer, about 11 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 Stockholm?
- It shifts with the seasons: in June the sun rises around 03:31 and sets around 22:05; in December it rises around 08:40 and sets around 14:47.
- What is the longest day of the year in Stockholm?
- Longest day: June, with about 19 h of daylight. Shortest day: December, with about 6 h.
- When is golden hour in Stockholm?
- It's roughly the last hour before sunset: in June it starts around 20:49 and in December around 12:56.