New York
Vitamin D from the sun in New York
8 months of sun
In New York you can synthesize vitamin D from March to October.
From November to February synthesis isn't possible — this is when a supplement can help.
New York: we'll tell you the days you can make vitamin D.
Loading notifications…Today's sun in New York
Today's sunrise, sunset, golden hour and day length.
Year-round profile in New York
Daily hours with enough sun to synthesize vitamin D across the year.
Seasonal windows
- March: between 10:00 and 15:00, about 11 min for 1000 IU.
- June: between 08:00 and 16:00, about 6 min for 1000 IU.
- September: between 10:00 and 15:00, 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 New York
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 New York
How sunrise, sunset and day length change over the year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07:19 | 16:52 | 9 h 33 min | |
| 06:53 | 17:28 | 10 h 35 min | |
| 07:11 | 19:00 | 11 h 49 min | |
| 06:19 | 19:34 | 13 h 15 min | |
| 05:39 | 20:05 | 14 h 26 min | |
| 05:24 | 20:28 | 15 h 04 min | |
| 05:37 | 20:26 | 14 h 49 min | |
| 06:07 | 19:54 | 13 h 47 min | |
| 06:39 | 19:03 | 12 h 24 min | |
| 07:10 | 18:12 | 11 h 02 min | |
| 06:46 | 16:37 | 9 h 51 min | |
| 07:14 | 16:30 | 9 h 16 min |
Approximate values for mid-month (the 15th).
Frequently asked questions about vitamin D in New York
- Can I get vitamin D from the sun in winter in New York?
- In New York you can synthesize vitamin D from March to October.
- How many minutes of sun do I need in New York?
- 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 New York?
- It shifts with the seasons: in June the sun rises around 05:24 and sets around 20:28; in December it rises around 07:14 and sets around 16:30.
- What is the longest day of the year in New York?
- Longest day: June, with about 15 h of daylight. Shortest day: December, with about 9 h.
- When is golden hour in New York?
- It's roughly the last hour before sunset: in June it starts around 19:47 and in December around 15:46.