Legal shooting light in Connecticut

In short

In Connecticut, legal shooting light for game animals runs from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. At Hartford today that is 5:56 AM to 7:36 PM EDT.

Updated September 2026

Sun altitude · Fri, Sep 11EDT · Game animals

NightTwilightDayLegal window

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Legal from5:56 AM

Sunrise6:26 AM

Sunset7:06 PM

Legal until7:36 PM

Civil dawn5:58 AM

Civil dusk7:34 PM

Legal day13h 40m

Daylight12h 40m

Sunrise bearing83°

Sunset bearing276°

The Connecticut ruleCommon rule · confirm with agency

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

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

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Connecticut shooting hours, answered

What are the legal shooting hours in Connecticut?

For game animals, Connecticut 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 Hartford?

Today legal light ends at 7:36 PM EDT at Hartford (7:06 PM sunset plus the after-sunset offset). Set your precise location above for your exact spot.