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Legal shooting light in Alaska

In short

In Alaska, legal shooting light for game animals runs from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. At Juneau today that is 5:47 AM to 8:00 PM AKDT.

Updated September 2026
Sun altitude · Thu, Sep 10AKDT · Game animals
HORIZON30°12 AM3 AM6 AM9 AMNOON3 PM6 PM9 PM12 AMLEGAL 5:47 AMENDS 8:00 PMSUNRISE 6:17 AMSUNSET 7:30 PM
NightTwilightDayLegal window
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Legal from5:47 AM
Sunrise6:17 AM
Sunset7:30 PM
Legal until8:00 PM
Civil dawn5:36 AM
Civil dusk8:11 PM
Legal day14h 14m
Daylight13h 14m
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Sunrise bearing80°
Sunset bearing280°
The Alaska ruleCommon rule · confirm with agency
Game animals & non-migratory birdsone-half hour before sunrise → one-half hour after sunset

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

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Alaska shooting hours, answered

What are the legal shooting hours in Alaska?

For game animals, Alaska 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 Juneau?

Today legal light ends at 8:00 PM AKDT at Juneau (7:30 PM sunset plus the after-sunset offset). Set your precise location above for your exact spot.