Legal shooting light in Arizona

In short

In Arizona, legal shooting light for game animals runs from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. At Phoenix today that is 6:11 AM to 6:12 PM MST.

Updated September 2026

Sun altitude · Mon, Oct 26MST · Game animals

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Legal from6:11 AM

Sunrise6:41 AM

Sunset5:42 PM

Legal until6:12 PM

Civil dawn6:16 AM

Civil dusk6:07 PM

Legal day12h 00m

Daylight11h 00m

Sunrise bearing105°

Sunset bearing255°

The Arizona ruleCommon rule · confirm with agency

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

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

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Arizona shooting hours, answered

What are the legal shooting hours in Arizona?

For game animals, Arizona 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 Phoenix?

Today legal light ends at 6:12 PM MST at Phoenix (5:42 PM sunset plus the after-sunset offset). Set your precise location above for your exact spot.