Vancouver
Vitamin D from the sun in Vancouver
7 months of sun
In Vancouver you can synthesize vitamin D from March to September.
From October to February synthesis isn't possible — this is when a supplement can help.
Vancouver: we'll tell you the days you can make vitamin D.
Loading notifications…Today's sun in Vancouver
Today's sunrise, sunset, golden hour and day length.
Year-round profile in Vancouver
Daily hours with enough sun to synthesize vitamin D across the year.
Seasonal windows
- March: between 12:00 and 14:00, about 17 min for 1000 IU.
- June: between 09:00 and 17:00, about 8 min for 1000 IU.
- September: between 11:00 and 14:00, about 14 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 Vancouver
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 Vancouver
How sunrise, sunset and day length change over the year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:03 | 16:40 | 8 h 37 min | |
| 07:25 | 17:29 | 10 h 04 min | |
| 07:30 | 19:14 | 11 h 44 min | |
| 06:23 | 20:02 | 13 h 39 min | |
| 05:30 | 20:48 | 15 h 18 min | |
| 05:06 | 21:19 | 16 h 13 min | |
| 05:23 | 21:13 | 15 h 50 min | |
| 06:05 | 20:28 | 14 h 23 min | |
| 06:52 | 19:22 | 12 h 31 min | |
| 07:38 | 18:18 | 10 h 40 min | |
| 08:27 | 17:28 | 9 h 02 min | |
| 09:02 | 17:14 | 8 h 12 min |
Approximate values for mid-month (the 15th).
Frequently asked questions about vitamin D in Vancouver
- Can I get vitamin D from the sun in winter in Vancouver?
- In Vancouver you can synthesize vitamin D from March to September.
- How many minutes of sun do I need in Vancouver?
- In summer, about 17 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 Vancouver?
- It shifts with the seasons: in June the sun rises around 05:06 and sets around 21:19; in December it rises around 09:02 and sets around 17:14.
- What is the longest day of the year in Vancouver?
- Longest day: June, with about 16 h of daylight. Shortest day: December, with about 8 h.
- When is golden hour in Vancouver?
- It's roughly the last hour before sunset: in June it starts around 20:29 and in December around 16:18.