What's the best time to get a tan outside?

Question

I live in a sunny, dry, and arid climate, and I was wondering if there was any specific time of day to get a good tan... anyone know?

Answer 1

The sun's at its peak from 10-3, but tanning during that period is more harmful. Faster tan, but higher danger. Tanning in the later afternoon isn't as effective, but prevents burns better.

Answer 2

I'm in the same type of weather...southern california outter desert and I usually stick to around 3pm...that way the sun is not directly over me. I get less burn. I don't know if there is a scientific pattern to go by but that is what works for me.

Answer 3

babe seriously you dint need to tan. and if you want to have that nice golden brown look..use fake tan. i use it each week and i always get comments on how real it looks. do you want to get older and have dryed up leather skin filled with sun spots and cancer. my mum just got a stage 4 melanoma cut out of her arm and it left a huge ugly dent. tans do look great but they aren't worth the health risks.

Answer 4

Whenever it is partly cloudy the sun will still give you a tan!The cancer chance should be low by tanning while it is partly cloudy!
Take Care!
Drink Plenty Of Water!

Answer 5

around 12:00 to 4:00

Answer 6

I have always heard between 10:00 and 2:00. I wouldn't stay out there the whole time or you may get a serious burn.

Answer 7

i have found that early when the sun comes out and it gets warm that i get more sun because of the direction of the rays. but then again around 2 the sun beats down pretty good to. good luck

Answer 8

from 10am-3pm is the time when the sun is the brightest, so you should tan during that time, but don't lay there for a long time.

Answer 9

i seen on the weather channel that sun rays are highest after 3pm. there for causing more tans/ burns

Answer 10

When you see the sun get a tan