Is the air in Jakarta safe today?

No. Right now the US AQI in Jakarta is 159, which counts as unhealthy. Everyone should cut back on outdoor exercise. Sensitive groups should stay indoors.

When is the best time to be outside in Jakarta?

Sat 09:00–12:00. That is the cleanest stretch in the next 24 hours, with the US AQI averaging about 95. The worst hour is around Sat 06:00, at 163.

What is the main pollutant in Jakarta?

Fine particles (PM2.5). It drives the index right now, at 68 µg/m³. Tiny particles from combustion, fires and dust that reach deep into the lungs. The main driver of AQI worldwide.

How does Jakarta's air compare with the WHO guideline?

3.2 times the guideline. Over the next 24 hours PM2.5 averages about 48 µg/m³, against the World Health Organization's 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³. PM10, NO2, O3 and SO2 are also forecast above their guideline levels.

How many cigarettes is a day of Jakarta's air?

About 2.2 cigarettes. Over the next 24 hours PM2.5 averages about 48 µg/m³. By Berkeley Earth's rule of thumb, 22 µg/m³ breathed for a day is roughly one cigarette.

Will air quality in Jakarta improve this week?

Today looks cleanest. Its AQI peaks at 163, against 180 on Monday, the worst day in the forecast.

Jakarta air quality

Indonesia · Live AQI and hourly forecast for the next 5 days · valid Sat 00:00 local time

159

Unhealthy

US AQI, mostly PM_2.5

Model estimate. Nearby measurements are shown separately.

Everyone should cut back on outdoor exercise. Sensitive groups should stay indoors.

Next 24 hours: 84–163US AQI, highest around Sat 06:00
Best time outside: Sat 09:00–12:00US AQI about 95
PM_2.5 vs WHO guideline: 3.2×48 µg/m³ over 24 h, guideline 15
Cigarette equivalent: ≈ 2.2 a dayBerkeley Earth rule of thumb

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Pollutants in Jakarta right now

Pollutant	Now	Level	Next 24 h vs WHO
Fine particles PM_2.5	68 µg/m³	Unhealthy	3.2×
Coarse particles PM₁₀	69 µg/m³	Moderate	1.1×
Nitrogen dioxide NO₂	85 µg/m³	Good	2.4×
Ozone O₃	48 µg/m³	Good	1.5×
Sulphur dioxide SO₂	66 µg/m³	Good	1.1×
Carbon monoxide CO	2,321 µg/m³	Good	0.5×
Aerosol optical depth	0.64	Whole atmosphere · dimensionless
Desert dust	0 µg/m³	Modelled surface dust
UV index	0	Low

“Next 24 h vs WHO” compares the forecast with the World Health Organization’s 2021 guideline levels: 24-hour means of 15 µg/m³ for PM_2.5, 45 for PM₁₀, 25 for NO₂, 40 for SO₂ and 4 mg/m³ for CO, and 100 µg/m³ over 8 hours for ozone. Above 1× is above the guideline. Levels follow the US AQI, which is far less strict than the WHO, so air rated Good can still be above a guideline.

Next 48 hours

Hourly US AQI. Highest 179 around Sun 06:00, lowest 61 around Sun 17:00.

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Good 0–50Moderate 51–100Sensitive 101–150Unhealthy 151–200Very unhealthy 201–300Hazardous 301+

5-day air quality forecast for Jakarta

Daily range of the hourly US AQI, from lowest to highest, on a scale of 0 to 200.

Day	US AQI	At worst	Worst hour	PM_2.5 avg	UV max
Sat 14 Nov	84–163	Unhealthy	6:00	48	8 Very high
Sun 15 Nov	61–179	Unhealthy	6:00	48	8 Very high
Mon 16 Nov	74–180	Unhealthy	20:00	53	8 Very high
Tue 17 Nov	90–165	Unhealthy	0:00	55	9 Very high

Common questions about the air in Jakarta

Is the air in Jakarta safe today?
No. Right now the US AQI in Jakarta is 159, which counts as unhealthy. Everyone should cut back on outdoor exercise. Sensitive groups should stay indoors.
When is the best time to be outside in Jakarta?
Sat 09:00–12:00. That is the cleanest stretch in the next 24 hours, with the US AQI averaging about 95. The worst hour is around Sat 06:00, at 163.
What is the main pollutant in Jakarta?
Fine particles (PM_2.5). It drives the index right now, at 68 µg/m³. Tiny particles from combustion, fires and dust that reach deep into the lungs. The main driver of AQI worldwide.
How does Jakarta's air compare with the WHO guideline?
3.2 times the guideline. Over the next 24 hours PM_2.5 averages about 48 µg/m³, against the World Health Organization's 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³. PM₁₀, NO₂, O₃ and SO₂ are also forecast above their guideline levels.
How many cigarettes is a day of Jakarta's air?
About 2.2 cigarettes. Over the next 24 hours PM_2.5 averages about 48 µg/m³. By Berkeley Earth's rule of thumb, 22 µg/m³ breathed for a day is roughly one cigarette.
Will air quality in Jakarta improve this week?
Today looks cleanest. Its AQI peaks at 163, against 180 on Monday, the worst day in the forecast.

Measured near Jakarta

Station and measurements	Distance	US AQI	Level
Unnamed sensor OpenAQ, low-cost sensor PM_2.5: 74 µg/m³ · Sat 00:00	7.6 km	164	Unhealthy
Unnamed sensor OpenAQ, low-cost sensor PM_2.5: 77 µg/m³ · Sat 00:00	8.0 km	166	Unhealthy
Unnamed sensor OpenAQ, low-cost sensor PM_2.5: 60 µg/m³ · Sat 00:00	22 km	154	Unhealthy

Air quality near Jakarta

US AQI right now. Cleanest nearby: Manila (36); worst: Kuala Lumpur (88). The tick on each bar is Jakarta, at 159.

Singapore 905 km N 68 Moderate
Kuala Lumpur 1,187 km NW 88 Moderate
Ho Chi Minh City 1,894 km N 86 Moderate
Phnom Penh 1,987 km N 53 Moderate
Bangkok 2,328 km N 76 Moderate
Manila 2,790 km NE 36 Good

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About this forecast

Forecast from CAMS global via Open-Meteo: the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) model at about 40 km resolution (about 10 km inside Europe). Global runs update every 12 hours and European runs every 24 hours. Models smooth out street-level peaks, so busy roads and industrial sites can be worse than shown. Nearby station measurements are independent observations, not adjustments to the forecast. The point forecast uses Open-Meteo’s CAMS products, including a separate carbon monoxide product; it can differ from the globe’s global grid. The AQI rates each hour on the US EPA scale, the same way the map colors it; official daily figures average over 24 hours (8 for ozone), so they can read lower after a short peak. Readings for 6.21°S, 106.85°E, valid 2026-11-13 17:00 UTC.