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Kolkata Air Quality Index (AQI) | Air Pollution

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

Last Updated: 2026-10-05 09:11:01 (Local Time)

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Live AQI
166AQI (US)
Air Quality is
Unhealthy
PM2.5 :  81 µg/m³
pm10 :  92 µg/m³
Good
050
Moderate
100
Poor
150
Unhealthy
200
Severe
300
Hazardous
301+
aqi unhealthy level.webp in Kolkata
smoky haze

30 °C

Smoky haze
Humidity
Humidity59 %

Wind Speed
Wind Speed7.9 km/h

UV Index
UV Index2.3

Last Updated: 2026-10-05 09:11:01 (Local Time)
Rank30th

Currently, Kolkata ranks 30th among the most polluted cities globally.

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Historical Air Quality Data

Kolkata

Kolkata
AQI (US)
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04-10-2026Time05-10-2026
154
Min. AQI (US)1:31pm
179
Max. AQI (US)12:01pm

AQI (US) Trends - Annual Air Quality Changes

Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Kolkata's Locations

Real-time Air Pollution Level

locations
Status
AQI (US)
PM₂.₅(µg/m³)
PM₁₀(µg/m³)
Temp.(°C)
Humi.(%)
Unhealthy
176
91
100
30
62
Unhealthy
159
72
92
30
59
Unhealthy
158
66
76
30
59
Unhealthy
160
75
85
30
62
Unhealthy
162
79
89
30
59
Unhealthy
167
88
106
31
55
Unhealthy
164
82
94
30
59
Unhealthy
166
77
87
30
62
Unhealthy
162
79
84
30
59
Unhealthy
161
77
96
30
59
Unhealthy
166
77
84
30
62
Unhealthy
171
84
93
31
56
Unhealthy
165
84
97
30
59
Unhealthy
180
97
109
31
56
Unhealthy
159
73
103
30
62
Unhealthy
164
83
96
31
55
Unhealthy
158
65
74
30
59
Unhealthy
163
81
85
30
59
Unhealthy
164
82
86
30
62
Unhealthy
164
74
83
30
59
Unhealthy
167
88
98
31
56
Unhealthy
186
105
116
30
59
Unhealthy
162
71
80
30
62
Unhealthy
168
80
90
30
62
Unhealthy
154
60
71
30
62
Unhealthy
172
85
95
30
62
Unhealthy
196
119
134
30
62
Unhealthy
163
73
80
31
56
Unhealthy
177
92
102
30
62
Unhealthy
156
63
74
30
62
Unhealthy
161
77
94
30
59
Unhealthy
161
76
81
30
59
Unhealthy
175
90
103
30
62

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Health Advice For People Living In

Kolkata

3.8Cigarettes per day

Cigarette
Weekly 26.6 Cigarettes
Monthly 114 Cigarettes

Breathing the air in this location is as harmful as smoking 3.8 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 Purifier
Air PurifierTurn On
Car Filter
Car FilterMust
N95 Mask
N95 MaskMust
Stay Indoor
Stay IndoorMust



Prevent Health Problems: Understand Your Risks

Kolkata

asthma due to air pollution in KolkataAsthma
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flu due to air pollution in KolkataCold/Flu
copd due to air pollution in KolkataChronic (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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Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality

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

The current real-time AQI (US) level in Kolkata is 166 (Unhealthy). This was last updated 2026-10-05 09:11:01 (Local Time).

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

The best AQI (US) level was 154 (Unhealthy) at 1:31 PM, Oct 4, 2026 (Local Time) during the last 24 hours.

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

The worst AQI (US) level was 179 (Unhealthy) at 12:01 PM, Oct 4, 2026 (Local Time) during the last 24 hours.

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

The AQI (US) levels in Kolkata have been fluctuating throughout the last 24 hours. The levels have increased by highest 179 at 12:01 PM, Oct 4, 2026 (Local Time), lowest 154 at 1:31 PM, Oct 4, 2026 (Local Time).

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

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