
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Faisalabad, a city in Punjab, Pakistan in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Faisalabad — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Faisalabad | |
| District / County | Faisalābād District | |
| State | Punjab | |
| Country | Pakistan | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 3,800,193 | |
| Area | 1,269.09 km² (490.00 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Punjab | #2 of 266 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Pakistani Rupee | |
| Code ISO-4217 | PKR | |
| Symbol | ₨ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +92 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .pk | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 186 | |
| In Feet | 610 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 31.42 | |
| Longitude | 73.09 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 31.416° N 73.09° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 31° 24' 56" N 73° 5' 23" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 31° 24.93' N 73° 5.38' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Punjab Capital | 121 km East of Lahore | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Khem Karan, India (143 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:23 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 07:04 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 41m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 38000 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Karachi | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1892-01-01 |
Faisalabad is a city situated in Punjab, Pakistan, within Asia. It falls under Faisalābād District, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Faisalabad as a District Headquarters. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Punjab
The latitude and longitude of Faisalabad pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 186 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Faisalabad on the map
Faisalabad runs on UTC +05:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Faisalabad run on Pakistani Rupee (PKR), shown with the symbol ₨. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Faisalabad exchange rates
To ring a number in Faisalabad from outside Pakistan, dial +92 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Faisalabad and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Faisalabad ranks #2 of 266 cities in Punjab. It lies about 121 km East of Lahore, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Punjab market. › Cities near Faisalabad
Faisalabad has a recorded population of approximately 3,800,193 people. That places it #2 of 266 cities with population data in Punjab. Browse more cities in Punjab for comparison.
Faisalabad spans approximately 1,269.09 square kilometers (490.00 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Faisalabad keeps UTC +05:00. Today the sun rises around 05:23 AM and sets around 07:04 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Faisalabad price in Pakistani rupee (PKR), written with the symbol ₨. Check live rates on our Faisalabad currency page.
Faisalabad is about 121 km East of Lahore, the capital of Punjab. See cities near Faisalabad for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Faisalabad lands you closest to Khem Karan, India, about 143 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Faisalabad sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.