Legal shooting light in Georgia

In short

In Georgia, legal shooting light for game animals runs from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. At Atlanta today that is 7:21 AM to 7:20 PM EDT.

Updated September 2026

Sun altitude · Mon, Oct 26EDT · Game animals

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Legal from7:21 AM

Sunrise7:51 AM

Sunset6:50 PM

Legal until7:20 PM

Civil dawn7:26 AM

Civil dusk7:16 PM

Legal day11h 59m

Daylight10h 59m

Sunrise bearing105°

Sunset bearing255°

The Georgia ruleCommon rule · confirm with agency

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

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

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Georgia shooting hours, answered

What are the legal shooting hours in Georgia?

For game animals, Georgia 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 Atlanta?

Today legal light ends at 7:20 PM EDT at Atlanta (6:50 PM sunset plus the after-sunset offset). Set your precise location above for your exact spot.