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Legal shooting light in Kentucky

In short

In Kentucky, legal shooting light for game animals runs from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. At Frankfort today that is 6:47 AM to 8:23 PM EDT.

Updated September 2026
Sun altitude · Fri, Sep 11EDT · Game animals
HORIZON30°60°12 AM3 AM6 AM9 AMNOON3 PM6 PM9 PM12 AMLEGAL 6:47 AMENDS 8:23 PMSUNRISE 7:17 AMSUNSET 7:53 PM
NightTwilightDayLegal window
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Legal from6:47 AM
Sunrise7:17 AM
Sunset7:53 PM
Legal until8:23 PM
Civil dawn6:51 AM
Civil dusk8:20 PM
Legal day13h 36m
Daylight12h 36m
NESW
Sunrise bearing84°
Sunset bearing276°
The Kentucky ruleCommon rule · confirm with agency
Game animals & non-migratory birdsone-half hour before sunrise → one-half hour after sunset

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

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Kentucky shooting hours, answered

What are the legal shooting hours in Kentucky?

For game animals, Kentucky 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 Frankfort?

Today legal light ends at 8:23 PM EDT at Frankfort (7:53 PM sunset plus the after-sunset offset). Set your precise location above for your exact spot.