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Islamabad AQI Today

Is Islamabad Air Quality Safe Today?

Islamabad AQI today is 154.0 AQI (Moderate). Air quality is acceptable for most, but sensitive groups should limit prolonged outdoor exposure.

Latest air quality from 1 active monitoring stations across Islamabad.

Last updated: 16 Feb 2026, 5:00 PM (updated 1794 hours 54 minutes ago)

Data may be delayed. The latest city reading is 1794.9 hours old.
AQI Index
154.0
Moderate
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Current AQI
154.0
Category
Moderate
Updated
5:00 PM
Stations
1
Outdoor activity OK for most people
Best time to go out: early morning or late evening
Sensitive groups — limit prolonged exposure
Avoid extended outdoor exertion
Most polluted area: Us Embassy
Station — AQI 154
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Today’s AQI Summary for Islamabad

This page tracks live city averages across 1 active stations and surfaces where air quality is cleaner or more stressed right now.

Dominant Pollutant
PM2.5
154.0 latest average
Citywide Spread
0 AQI
154 to 154 across live stations
Leading Category
Moderate
Most active stations are currently in the Moderate band, with 1 in Moderate.
Monitoring Stations 1 active
Us Embassy 154

Why is Islamabad AQI moderate today?

Islamabad air quality today is being led by PM2.5 levels across 1 monitored stations. The sharpest pressure is around Us Embassy, where the latest AQI is 154.

Station readings are fairly consistent across Islamabad today, with only a 0 point spread.

Learn what high PM2.5 means and what level is considered safer in India.

Air quality across Islamabad today

More polluted readings are clustered around Us Embassy, while relatively cleaner readings are showing at Us Embassy.

Most active stations are currently in the Moderate band, with 1 in Moderate.

Most polluted stations in Islamabad

Us Embassy
Islamabad
154

Cleaner monitored pockets in Islamabad

Us Embassy
Islamabad
154

Nearby Cities AQI Today

Compare air quality in nearby cities before you travel or make outdoor plans.

Islamabad is currently running about 103.0 AQI points higher than Srinagar.

AQI in Srinagar
51
Satisfactory · 161.6 km away
AQI in Amritsar
103
Moderate · 286.0 km away
AQI in Jalandhar
125
Moderate · 352.9 km away
AQI in Ludhiana
139
Moderate · 402.8 km away
AQI in Bathinda
52
Satisfactory · 423.2 km away
AQI in Rupnagar
31
Good · 440.6 km away
AQI in Srinagar air quality Amritsar today AQI in Jalandhar air quality Ludhiana today AQI in Bathinda air quality Rupnagar today

Who Should Take Extra Precautions?

Children, older adults, and anyone with asthma or lung disease should reduce prolonged outdoor exposure today.

  • Children and elderly
  • People with asthma or lung disease
  • Pregnant women

Best Time to Go Outside in Islamabad Today

  • Islamabad is currently in the Moderate range, so most people can go out but harder outdoor exercise should be shortened.
  • Early morning and later evening are usually better windows than busy traffic hours.

Is Islamabad Air Quality Safe Today?

Get a safety-focused summary with health advice, best time to go out, and local hotspots.

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Learn More About AQI in Islamabad

Explore nearby city pages, station pages, and pollutant explainers to understand what is driving air quality in and around Islamabad today.

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FAQs About Islamabad AQI

AQI 154.0 falls under Moderate category. The highest live station in Islamabad is currently Us Embassy at AQI 154, so sensitive groups should still watch local hotspots.

AQI above 300 is considered very poor and harmful for everyone.

The latest city update is 16 Feb 2026, 5:00 PM. Data may be delayed because the latest reading is around 1794.9 hours old.

Since PM2.5 is the dominant pollutant today, try to reduce long outdoor exposure near traffic-heavy or dusty stretches. If you are sensitive to pollution, wear a mask and keep outdoor exertion shorter.

Use our AQI Near Me feature to get real-time readings for your location.

Top 5 Polluted Cities (Latest)

Panipat 181 Narnaul 171 Bulandshahr 169 Khanna 164 Gurugram 162

Top 5 Polluted Stations (Latest)

Sanjay Palace 311 Muradpur 249 Worli 213 Midc Khutala 183 Sector 18 181

📊 Data Source Attribution

Air quality data provided by the World Air Quality Index (WAQI) network as reflected in our latest station feeds.