Legal shooting light in Kansas

In short

In Kansas, legal shooting light for game animals runs from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. At Topeka today that is 7:13 AM to 6:58 PM CDT.

Updated September 2026

Sun altitude · Mon, Oct 26CDT · Game animals

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Legal from7:13 AM

Sunrise7:43 AM

Sunset6:28 PM

Legal until6:58 PM

Civil dawn7:16 AM

Civil dusk6:56 PM

Legal day11h 45m

Daylight10h 45m

Sunrise bearing106°

Sunset bearing254°

The Kansas ruleCommon rule · confirm with agency

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

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

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Kansas shooting hours, answered

What are the legal shooting hours in Kansas?

For game animals, Kansas 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 Topeka?

Today legal light ends at 6:58 PM CDT at Topeka (6:28 PM sunset plus the after-sunset offset). Set your precise location above for your exact spot.