Tools/Legal light/Arkansas

Legal shooting light in Arkansas

In short

In Arkansas, legal shooting light for game animals runs from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. At Little Rock today that is 6:19 AM to 7:51 PM CDT.

Updated September 2026
Sun altitude · Fri, Sep 11CDT · Game animals
HORIZON30°60°12 AM3 AM6 AM9 AMNOON3 PM6 PM9 PM12 AMLEGAL 6:19 AMENDS 7:51 PMSUNRISE 6:49 AMSUNSET 7:21 PM
NightTwilightDayLegal window
Now
—
 
Legal from6:19 AM
Sunrise6:49 AM
Sunset7:21 PM
Legal until7:51 PM
Civil dawn6:23 AM
Civil dusk7:46 PM
Legal day13h 32m
Daylight12h 32m
NESW
Sunrise bearing84°
Sunset bearing276°
The Arkansas ruleCommon rule · confirm with agency
Game animals & non-migratory birdsone-half hour before sunrise → one-half hour after sunset

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

All states·Arkansas season dates·Arkansas regulations

Arkansas shooting hours, answered

What are the legal shooting hours in Arkansas?

For game animals, Arkansas 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 Little Rock?

Today legal light ends at 7:51 PM CDT at Little Rock (7:21 PM sunset plus the after-sunset offset). Set your precise location above for your exact spot.