Legal shooting light in Indiana

In short

In Indiana, legal shooting light for game animals runs from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. At Indianapolis today that is 7:35 AM to 7:21 PM EDT.

Updated September 2026

Sun altitude · Sun, Oct 25EDT · Game animals

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Legal from7:35 AM

Sunrise8:05 AM

Sunset6:51 PM

Legal until7:21 PM

Civil dawn7:38 AM

Civil dusk7:18 PM

Legal day11h 45m

Daylight10h 45m

Sunrise bearing105°

Sunset bearing255°

The Indiana ruleCommon rule · confirm with agency

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

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

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Indiana shooting hours, answered

What are the legal shooting hours in Indiana?

For game animals, Indiana 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 Indianapolis?

Today legal light ends at 7:21 PM EDT at Indianapolis (6:51 PM sunset plus the after-sunset offset). Set your precise location above for your exact spot.