Kuala Lumpur
Vitamin D from the sun in Kuala Lumpur
sun all year
In Kuala Lumpur you can synthesize vitamin D all year round.
Kuala Lumpur: 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 Kuala Lumpur
Daily hours with enough sun to synthesize vitamin D across the year.
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Seasonal windows
- March: between 10:00 and 18:00, about 3 min for 1000 IU.
- June: between 10:00 and 18:00, about 4 min for 1000 IU.
- September: between 10:00 and 18:00, about 3 min for 1000 IU.
- December: between 10:00 and 17:00, about 4 min for 1000 IU.
Estimated for Fitzpatrick type III skin, arms and face exposed, clear sky.
Sunrise and sunset by month in Kuala Lumpur
How sunrise, sunset and day length change over the year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07:24 | 19:21 | 11 h 57 min | |
| 07:27 | 19:28 | 12 h 01 min | |
| 07:20 | 19:26 | 12 h 05 min | |
| 07:08 | 19:19 | 12 h 11 min | |
| 07:02 | 19:17 | 12 h 16 min | |
| 07:04 | 19:22 | 12 h 18 min | |
| 07:10 | 19:27 | 12 h 17 min | |
| 07:11 | 19:24 | 12 h 13 min | |
| 07:04 | 19:12 | 12 h 08 min | |
| 06:57 | 19:00 | 12 h 03 min | |
| 06:59 | 18:58 | 11 h 58 min | |
| 07:11 | 19:07 | 11 h 56 min |
Approximate values for mid-month (the 15th).
Frequently asked questions about vitamin D in Kuala Lumpur
- Can I get vitamin D from the sun in winter in Kuala Lumpur?
- In Kuala Lumpur you can synthesize vitamin D all year round.
- How many minutes of sun do I need in Kuala Lumpur?
- In summer, about 3 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 Kuala Lumpur?
- It shifts with the seasons: in June the sun rises around 07:04 and sets around 19:22; in December it rises around 07:11 and sets around 19:07.
- What is the longest day of the year in Kuala Lumpur?
- Longest day: June, with about 12 h of daylight. Shortest day: December, with about 12 h.
- When is golden hour in Kuala Lumpur?
- It's roughly the last hour before sunset: in June it starts around 18:53 and in December around 18:37.