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Legal shooting light in Washington

In short

In Washington, legal shooting light for game animals runs from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. At Olympia today that is 6:12 AM to 8:03 PM PDT.

Updated September 2026
Sun altitude · Thu, Sep 10PDT · Game animals
HORIZON30°12 AM3 AM6 AM9 AMNOON3 PM6 PM9 PM12 AMLEGAL 6:12 AMENDS 8:03 PMSUNRISE 6:42 AMSUNSET 7:33 PM
NightTwilightDayLegal window
Now
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Legal from6:12 AM
Sunrise6:42 AM
Sunset7:33 PM
Legal until8:03 PM
Civil dawn6:12 AM
Civil dusk8:03 PM
Legal day13h 50m
Daylight12h 50m
NESW
Sunrise bearing82°
Sunset bearing278°
The Washington ruleCommon rule · confirm with agency
Game animals & non-migratory birdsone-half hour before sunrise → one-half hour after sunset

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

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Washington shooting hours, answered

What are the legal shooting hours in Washington?

For game animals, Washington 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 Olympia?

Today legal light ends at 8:03 PM PDT at Olympia (7:33 PM sunset plus the after-sunset offset). Set your precise location above for your exact spot.