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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 6:48 AM to 8:19 PM EDT.

Updated September 2026
Sun altitude · Fri, Sep 11EDT · Game animals
HORIZON30°60°12 AM3 AM6 AM9 AMNOON3 PM6 PM9 PM12 AMLEGAL 6:48 AMENDS 8:19 PMSUNRISE 7:18 AMSUNSET 7:49 PM
NightTwilightDayLegal window
Now
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Legal from6:48 AM
Sunrise7:18 AM
Sunset7:49 PM
Legal until8:19 PM
Civil dawn6:53 AM
Civil dusk8:14 PM
Legal day13h 31m
Daylight12h 31m
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Sunrise bearing84°
Sunset bearing276°
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 8:19 PM EDT at Atlanta (7:49 PM sunset plus the after-sunset offset). Set your precise location above for your exact spot.