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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 5:47 AM to 7:08 PM HST.

Updated September 2026
Sun altitude · Thu, Sep 10HST · Game animals
HORIZON30°60°12 AM3 AM6 AM9 AMNOON3 PM6 PM9 PM12 AMLEGAL 5:47 AMENDS 7:08 PMSUNRISE 6:17 AMSUNSET 6:38 PM
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Legal from5:47 AM
Sunrise6:17 AM
Sunset6:38 PM
Legal until7:08 PM
Civil dawn5:55 AM
Civil dusk7:01 PM
Legal day13h 22m
Daylight12h 22m
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Sunrise bearing85°
Sunset bearing275°
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 7:08 PM HST at Honolulu (6:38 PM sunset plus the after-sunset offset). Set your precise location above for your exact spot.