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 7:27 AM to 5:55 PM AKDT.

Updated September 2026

Sun altitude · Sun, Oct 25AKDT · Game animals

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Legal from7:27 AM

Sunrise7:57 AM

Sunset5:25 PM

Legal until5:55 PM

Civil dawn7:15 AM

Civil dusk6:06 PM

Legal day10h 28m

Daylight9h 28m

Sunrise bearing112°

Sunset bearing247°

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 5:55 PM AKDT at Juneau (5:25 PM sunset plus the after-sunset offset). Set your precise location above for your exact spot.