It depends on where you are, because firework hours vary by city and country. In some places you can light them on certain summer dates, while in others you can use them any day but only during set hours like 7am to 11pm or 10am to midnight.

Common rules

  • Some areas allow fireworks on specific holiday windows only, like around July 4 or New Year’s Eve.
  • Other places allow them year-round, but with nightly curfews, often between 11pm and 7am.
  • Many cities add stricter local rules, so the city code matters as much as the state or national law.

Examples

  • Wichita: non-aerial fireworks can be lit from June 27 through July 5, while aerial fireworks are limited to July 3 through July 5, 10 a.m. to midnight.
  • Michigan: consumer fireworks can generally be used from 11 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. on June 29 through July 5.
  • Auckland: fireworks can be lit on private property from 5pm to 10.30pm year-round, and until 1am on January 1.

Safety note

Even when fireworks are legal, they usually must be used on private property and away from public streets, and local enforcement can be strict. If you tell me your city or country, I can narrow it down to the exact start time.