Hafizabad is situated at  above sea-level in central Punjab. The district is located between 32°-20' north latitudes and 73°-12' and 73°-46' east longitude. The river Chenab forms the northern and northwestern boundary of the district.
Hafizabad is located at a high elevation in central Punjab, situated between 32°20' north latitude and 73°12' and 73°46' east longitude. The Chenab River borders the district on its northern and northwestern sides.