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Legal shooting light in Colorado

In short

In Colorado, legal shooting light for game animals runs from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. At Denver today that is 6:07 AM to 7:44 PM MDT.

Updated September 2026
Sun altitude · Fri, Sep 11MDT · Game animals
HORIZON30°60°12 AM3 AM6 AM9 AMNOON3 PM6 PM9 PM12 AMLEGAL 6:07 AMENDS 7:44 PMSUNRISE 6:37 AMSUNSET 7:14 PM
NightTwilightDayLegal window
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Legal from6:07 AM
Sunrise6:37 AM
Sunset7:14 PM
Legal until7:44 PM
Civil dawn6:10 AM
Civil dusk7:41 PM
Legal day13h 37m
Daylight12h 37m
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Sunrise bearing84°
Sunset bearing276°
The Colorado ruleCommon rule · confirm with agency
Game animals & non-migratory birdsone-half hour before sunrise → one-half hour after sunset

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

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Colorado shooting hours, answered

What are the legal shooting hours in Colorado?

For game animals, Colorado 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 Denver?

Today legal light ends at 7:44 PM MDT at Denver (7:14 PM sunset plus the after-sunset offset). Set your precise location above for your exact spot.