Legal shooting light in Oklahoma

In short

In Oklahoma, legal shooting light for game animals runs from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. At Oklahoma City today that is 7:16 AM to 7:11 PM CDT.

Updated September 2026

Sun altitude · Mon, Oct 26CDT · Game animals

NightTwilightDayLegal window

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Legal from7:16 AM

Sunrise7:46 AM

Sunset6:41 PM

Legal until7:11 PM

Civil dawn7:20 AM

Civil dusk7:07 PM

Legal day11h 55m

Daylight10h 55m

Sunrise bearing105°

Sunset bearing255°

The Oklahoma ruleCommon rule · confirm with agency

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

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

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Oklahoma shooting hours, answered

What are the legal shooting hours in Oklahoma?

For game animals, Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma City?

Today legal light ends at 7:11 PM CDT at Oklahoma City (6:41 PM sunset plus the after-sunset offset). Set your precise location above for your exact spot.