Vitamin D

Valencia

Vitamin D from the sun in Valencia

9 months of sun

In Valencia you can synthesize vitamin D from February to October.

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

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February 10 – November 5

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

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Today's sun in Valencia

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

Year-round profile in Valencia

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 16:00, about 10 min for 1000 IU.
  • June: between 09:00 and 18:00, about 6 min for 1000 IU.
  • September: between 11:00 and 16:00, about 9 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 Valencia

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 Valencia

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

MonthSunriseSunset
08:2118:01
07:5618:36
07:1619:06
07:2620:38
06:4821:08
06:3421:30
06:4621:28
07:1520:57
07:4420:08
08:1419:19
07:4817:45
08:1617:39

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

Frequently asked questions about vitamin D in Valencia

Can I get vitamin D from the sun in winter in Valencia?
In Valencia you can synthesize vitamin D from February to October.
How many minutes of sun do I need in Valencia?
In summer, about 10 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 Valencia?
It shifts with the seasons: in June the sun rises around 06:34 and sets around 21:30; in December it rises around 08:16 and sets around 17:39.
What is the longest day of the year in Valencia?
Longest day: June, with about 15 h of daylight. Shortest day: December, with about 9 h.
When is golden hour in Valencia?
It's roughly the last hour before sunset: in June it starts around 20:50 and in December around 16:57.

More about the sun, light and health in the guide