Not Medical Advice: You can still get tan from the sun after 4pm. The American Cancer Society recommends that morning sun tanning should take place before the sun’s peak hours begin at 10 a.m. or after they end at 4 p.m.
Sources suggest that you may try tanning between nine and ten or between four and five. You’ll miss the highest intensity, but the sun will still be strong enough to ensure that you’ll end up with color.
Please note that you can still burn if you spend too much time in the sun in the morning or late afternoon. It is recommended to go slowly. Make your first few sessions between five and ten minutes long, depending upon your skin tone.
Check out these 7 tips for getting the best sun tan, safely shared by Cosmopolitan.com.