Sunscreen Safe Exposure Time Calculator

Enter your skin type, SPF, and UV index to see how many minutes you can safely stay in the sun today and when to reapply.

🧑 Select skin type

Pick based on how your skin reacts to first sun exposure.

🧴 SPF value

Products above SPF 50 (50+) are calculated as 50.

☀️ UV Index

7High

Enter today's UV index from your weather app. If unknown, use 7–8 for a summer midday.

💦 Activity

Heavy sweating or water shortens the reapplication interval.

⏱️ Safe exposure time

Safe exposure time without burning

7h 9m

Apply now → safe until 06:14

⚠️ Without sunscreen: burn risk in 14m

🔁 Reapplyevery 120 min

Next reapply at 01:05

Current UV

7 · High

Your base time

20m

Applied SPF

SPF 30

Safe time is an estimate. UV exists even on cloudy days; move to shade immediately if your skin reddens before the shown time.

🎯 SPF by situation

🏠 Indoor / officeSPF 15+

Window UVA, light daily use

🚶 Daily errands / commuteSPF 30

Short outdoor time, walking

⛰️ Outdoor / sportsSPF 50+

Long sun, hiking, exercise

🏖️ Beach / swimmingSPF 50+ water-resistant

Waterproof, reapply often

Basis & sources

  • 🔥 Skin-type burn time (MED): Fitzpatrick (1988) and Korean Dermatological Association UV guidance
  • ☀️ UV index bands: WHO/WMO Global Solar UV Index · Korea Meteorological Administration
  • 🧴 SPF/PA definition: US FDA Sunscreen Final Rule · Korea MFDS functional cosmetics standard
  • 🔁 Reapplication: FDA every 2 hours, every 1 hour with sweat/water

※ All values are reference estimates and skin response varies by individual. Consult a dermatologist for sensitive skin or skin conditions.

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