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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 6:52 AM to 8:29 PM EDT.

Updated September 2026
Sun altitude · Fri, Sep 11EDT · Game animals
HORIZON30°60°12 AM3 AM6 AM9 AMNOON3 PM6 PM9 PM12 AMLEGAL 6:52 AMENDS 8:29 PMSUNRISE 7:22 AMSUNSET 7:59 PM
NightTwilightDayLegal window
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Legal from6:52 AM
Sunrise7:22 AM
Sunset7:59 PM
Legal until8:29 PM
Civil dawn6:54 AM
Civil dusk8:26 PM
Legal day13h 38m
Daylight12h 38m
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Sunrise bearing84°
Sunset bearing276°
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 8:29 PM EDT at Indianapolis (7:59 PM sunset plus the after-sunset offset). Set your precise location above for your exact spot.