Legal shooting light in Rhode Island

In short

In Rhode Island, legal shooting light for game animals runs from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. At Providence today that is 5:51 AM to 7:31 PM EDT.

Updated September 2026

Sun altitude · Fri, Sep 11EDT · Game animals

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Legal from5:51 AM

Sunrise6:21 AM

Sunset7:01 PM

Legal until7:31 PM

Civil dawn5:53 AM

Civil dusk7:29 PM

Legal day13h 40m

Daylight12h 40m

Sunrise bearing83°

Sunset bearing276°

The Rhode Island ruleCommon rule · confirm with agency

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

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

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Rhode Island shooting hours, answered

What are the legal shooting hours in Rhode Island?

For game animals, Rhode Island 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 Providence?

Today legal light ends at 7:31 PM EDT at Providence (7:01 PM sunset plus the after-sunset offset). Set your precise location above for your exact spot.