Legal shooting light in Hawaii

In short

In Hawaii, legal shooting light for game animals runs from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. At Honolulu today that is 6:01 AM to 6:29 PM HST.

Updated September 2026

Sun altitude · Sun, Oct 25HST · Game animals

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Legal from6:01 AM

Sunrise6:31 AM

Sunset5:59 PM

Legal until6:29 PM

Civil dawn6:08 AM

Civil dusk6:22 PM

Legal day12h 28m

Daylight11h 28m

Sunrise bearing103°

Sunset bearing257°

The Hawaii ruleCommon rule · confirm with agency

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

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

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Hawaii shooting hours, answered

What are the legal shooting hours in Hawaii?

For game animals, Hawaii 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 Honolulu?

Today legal light ends at 6:29 PM HST at Honolulu (5:59 PM sunset plus the after-sunset offset). Set your precise location above for your exact spot.