Legal shooting light in Alabama

In short

In Alabama, legal shooting light for game animals runs from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. At Montgomery today that is 6:27 AM to 6:30 PM CDT.

Updated September 2026

Sun altitude · Mon, Oct 26CDT · Game animals

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Legal from6:27 AM

Sunrise6:57 AM

Sunset6:00 PM

Legal until6:30 PM

Civil dawn6:32 AM

Civil dusk6:25 PM

Legal day12h 03m

Daylight11h 03m

Sunrise bearing104°

Sunset bearing255°

The Alabama ruleCommon rule · confirm with agency

Game animals & non-migratory birdsone-half hour before sunrise → one-half hour after sunset

Confirm with: Alabama wildlife agency. Sun times computed with astronomy-engine (USNO convention: upper limb, refraction).

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Alabama shooting hours, answered

What are the legal shooting hours in Alabama?

For game animals, Alabama allows hunting from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. This is the common rule; confirm the exact wording with the state agency.

When does legal light end today at Montgomery?

Today legal light ends at 6:30 PM CDT at Montgomery (6:00 PM sunset plus the after-sunset offset). Set your precise location above for your exact spot.