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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 5:38 AM to 7:11 PM MST.

Updated September 2026
Sun altitude · Thu, Sep 10MST · Game animals
HORIZON30°60°12 AM3 AM6 AM9 AMNOON3 PM6 PM9 PM12 AMLEGAL 5:38 AMENDS 7:11 PMSUNRISE 6:08 AMSUNSET 6:41 PM
NightTwilightDayLegal window
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Legal from5:38 AM
Sunrise6:08 AM
Sunset6:41 PM
Legal until7:11 PM
Civil dawn5:43 AM
Civil dusk7:06 PM
Legal day13h 33m
Daylight12h 33m
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Sunrise bearing84°
Sunset bearing276°
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 7:11 PM MST at Phoenix (6:41 PM sunset plus the after-sunset offset). Set your precise location above for your exact spot.