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Delhi Air Quality Index (AQI) | Air Pollution

Real-time PM2.5, PM10 air pollution level in New Delhi

Last Updated: 2026-09-30 07:51 (Local Time)

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162AQI (US)

Air Quality is

Unhealthy

PM2.5 : 76 µg/m³

pm10 : 98 µg/m³

Good

050

Moderate

100

Poor

150

Unhealthy

200

Severe

300

Hazardous

301+

27 °C

Last Updated: 2026-09-30 07:51 (Local Time)

Rank52^nd

Currently, New Delhi ranks 52^nd among the most polluted cities globally.

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Delhi

Major Air Pollutants
Delhi

Particulate Matter(PM₂.₅)

76µg/m³

Particulate Matter(PM₁₀)

98µg/m³

Carbon Monoxide(CO)

500ppb

Sulfur Dioxide(SO₂)

4ppb

Nitrogen Dioxide(NO₂)

11ppb

Ozone(O₃)

8ppb

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Historical Air Quality Data
Delhi

24 Hours

AQI (US)

Delhi

AQI (US)

29-09-2026Time30-09-2026

Time	Delhi
8:01am	143
8:31am	152
9:01am	153
9:31am	150
10:01am	152
10:31am	150
11:01am	139
11:31am	126
12:01pm	117
12:31pm	112
1:01pm	109
1:31pm	107
2:01pm	105
2:31pm	103
3:01pm	102
3:31pm	102
4:01pm	99
4:31pm	101
5:01pm	104
5:31pm	106
6:01pm	113
6:31pm	123
7:01pm	140
7:31pm	141
8:01pm	145
8:31pm	148
9:01pm	147
9:31pm	148
10:01pm	147
10:31pm	148
11:01pm	148
11:31pm	150
12:01am	151
12:31am	152
1:01am	155
1:31am	154
2:01am	154
2:31am	156
3:01am	160
3:31am	165
4:01am	166
4:31am	169
5:01am	169
5:31am	168
6:01am	165
6:31am	166
7:01am	165
7:31am	164

Min. AQI (US)4:01pm

169

Max. AQI (US)4:31am

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Delhi's Cities
Real-time Air Pollution Level

cities

Status

AQI (US)

PM₂.₅(µg/m³)

PM₁₀(µg/m³)

Temp.(°C)

Humi.(%)

New Delhi

Unhealthy

163

India's Metro Cities
Air Quality Index

Ahmedabad

172

Bangalore

Chennai

142

temp.29°C

hum.67%

Hyderabad

166

temp.23°C

hum.65%

Kolkata

166

temp.28°C

hum.75%

Mumbai

147

temp.27°C

hum.77%

New Delhi

162

temp.27°C

hum.44%

Pune

129

temp.21°C

hum.85%

Air Quality Calendar 2026
Delhi

2026

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Health Advice For People Living In
Delhi

2.6Cigarettes per day

Weekly 18.2 Cigarettes

Monthly 78 Cigarettes

Breathing the air in this location is as harmful as smoking 2.6 cigarettes a day.

Source:

Berkeley Earth

Disclaimer: This cigarette-equivalent estimate is based on the average PM2.5 concentration over the last 24 hours, assuming continuous exposure during that time.

Solutions for Current AQI (US)

Air PurifierTurn On

Car FilterMust

N95 MaskMust

Stay IndoorMust

Prevent Health Problems: Understand Your Risks

Delhi

Asthma

Heart Issues

Allergies

Sinus

Cold/Flu

Chronic (COPD)

Disclaimer: The above health risks are precautionary suggestions based on current AQI levels. You may not feel the effects immediately, but prolonged exposure to air pollution can contribute to these health conditions over time. AQI.IN is neither a medical expert nor a provider of medical advice. Please consult a doctor if you experience any of the above similar symptoms.

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RankCityAQI Status

Standard Value

Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh

Hazardous

21xabove Standard

Dhanbad, Jharkhand

Severe

9xabove Standard

Rohtak, Haryana

Unhealthy

8xabove Standard

Surat, Gujarat

Unhealthy

8xabove Standard

Durgapur, West Bengal

Unhealthy

8xabove Standard

Bhiwani, Haryana

Unhealthy

9xabove Standard

Faridkot, Punjab

Unhealthy

8xabove Standard

Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh

Unhealthy

7xabove Standard

Jalandhar, Punjab

Unhealthy

7xabove Standard

10.

Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh

Unhealthy

7xabove Standard

Last Updated: 30 Sept 2026, 02:36 AM

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Air Quality FAQs
at Delhi

Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality

1. What is the current AQI (US) level in Delhi?

The current real-time AQI (US) level in Delhi is 162 (Unhealthy). This was last updated 2026-09-30 07:51 (Local Time).

2. When was the best AQI (US) level in Delhi in the last 24 hours?

The best AQI (US) level was 99 (Moderate) at 4:01 PM, Sep 29, 2026 (Local Time) during the last 24 hours.

3. When was the worst AQI (US) level in Delhi in the last 24 hours?

The worst AQI (US) level was 169 (Unhealthy) at 4:31 AM (Local Time) during the last 24 hours.

4. What is the current trend of AQI (US) levels in Delhi during last 24 hours?

The AQI (US) levels in Delhi have been fluctuating throughout the last 24 hours. The levels have increased by highest 169 at 4:31 AM (Local Time), lowest 99 at 4:01 PM, Sep 29, 2026 (Local Time).

5. What actions are recommended as per the current AQI (US) level in Delhi?

Current AQI (US) levels are unhealthy for everyone. It's advised to limit outdoor activities and consider using air purifiers indoors.