The Faisalabad district is bounded on the North and West by Hafizabad, Jhang and Toba Tek Singh districts respectively. In the East it touches Sheikhupura district and in the South it is bounded by the river Ravi, across which lies Okara districts. The district is spread over an area of 5856 Square kilometres comprising of six Tehsils Faisalabad City, Faisalabad Sadar, Samundri, Jaranwala, Tandlianwala and Chak Jhumra.

The district has extreme hot and cold climate. The maximum temperature during the summer touches 48ºC while the minimum temperature recorded is 4ºC. The monsoons visit the area from July to September, while winter rains occur during January to March. The average rain fall in the District is about 400 mm. The soil is fertile but some areas are affected by salinity and water logging.