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Singapore Temple

Announced
4 April 2021
Groundbreaking
28 June 2025
An exterior rendering of the Singapore Temple.
An exterior rendering of the Singapore Temple.The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The location of the Singapore Temple.
The location of the Singapore Temple.The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Singapore Temple site in relation to the rest of the city-state.
The Singapore Temple site in relation to the rest of the city-state.Screenshot from Google Maps

Groundbreaking of the Singapore Temple

Ground was broken for the Singapore Temple on June 28, 2025, with Elder Kelly R. Johnson — a General Authority Seventy and first counselor in the Asia Area presidency — presiding. This was just six weeks shy of the 50th anniversary of the announcement of the Tokyo Japan Temple, Asia’s first house of the Lord.

In his remarks at the ceremony, Elder Johnson explained the work of the temple is a work of love. “The temple here in Singapore will make a difference for the entire community. It will bring a light to the community that hasn’t been here before,” he said.

Timeline of the Singapore Temple

April
04
2021
Announced
President Russell M. Nelson announced a temple for Singapore, Republic of Singapore, on April 4, 2021, during April 2021 general conference. This announcement came during the last talk of the Sunday afternoon session and was announced with 19 other temples.
June
28
2025
Groundbreaking
A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the Singapore Temple on June 28, 2025. Elder Kelly R. Johnson, first counselor in the Asia Area presidency, presided over the ceremony.

The Singapore Temple was announced April 4, 2021, by President Russell M. Nelson. Ground was broken for the temple on June 28, 2025, with Elder Kelly R. Johnson presiding.

Architecture and Design of the Singapore Temple

Plans for the Singapore Temple call for a two-story building of approximately 18,000 square feet. Exterior renderings show that the temple will have a white exterior with intricate designs on long, rectangular areas across the facade. Rectangular window frames will be brown, and the entry doors, under an arch, will also have a brown color.

A short, wide tower with a pyramid roof will sit above the center of the temple, with three rectangular windows on each side. The temple will be built on a one-acre lot, with several trees and flower gardens adorning the grounds and a black fence surrounding the site. A meetinghouse with an arrival center will also be built adjacent to the temple.

Additional Facts

Fact #1
This will be the first Latter-day Saint temple in the city-state of Singapore, which comprises more than 60 islands.
Fact #2
When the Singapore Temple was announced, 3,000 Latter-day Saints in seven congregations resided on the islands.
Fact #3
Rather than a city and country or state name like most of the Church’s temples, it will be known simply as the Singapore Temple.
Fact #4
Above the entrance to the temple will be the inscription, in all capital letters, “Holiness to the Lord: The House of the Lord” in English. Singapore’s four official languages are Malay, Mandarin, Tamil and English.
Fact #5
Once dedicated, this will be the southernmost temple in the continent of Asia, until the construction of the Jakarta Indonesia Temple.
Fact #6
The Singapore Temple will serve Latter-day Saints in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia.
Fact #7
Church President Russell M. Nelson visited Singapore in November 2019, a year and a half before the temple's announcement, to celebrate 50 years of the Church in the city-state. In a conference there, President Nelson told Saints: “Now, you may wonder if the President of the Church is going to say anything about a temple in Singapore. That is all I am going to say, but I will tell you this: We yearn for the day that we will have a temple in Singapore.”

Quick Facts

Announced
4 April 2021
Groundbreaking
28 June 2025
GROUNDBREAKING PRESIDED BY
Elder Kelly R. Johnson
Location

233 Pasir Panjang Road
Queenstown
Singapore 118590
Republic of Singapore

Appointments
View schedule and book online

Additional Facts

Fact #1
This will be the first Latter-day Saint temple in the city-state of Singapore, which comprises more than 60 islands.
Fact #2
When the Singapore Temple was announced, 3,000 Latter-day Saints in seven congregations resided on the islands.
Fact #3
Rather than a city and country or state name like most of the Church’s temples, it will be known simply as the Singapore Temple.
Fact #4
Above the entrance to the temple will be the inscription, in all capital letters, “Holiness to the Lord: The House of the Lord” in English. Singapore’s four official languages are Malay, Mandarin, Tamil and English.
Fact #5
Once dedicated, this will be the southernmost temple in the continent of Asia, until the construction of the Jakarta Indonesia Temple.
Fact #6
The Singapore Temple will serve Latter-day Saints in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia.
Fact #7
Church President Russell M. Nelson visited Singapore in November 2019, a year and a half before the temple's announcement, to celebrate 50 years of the Church in the city-state. In a conference there, President Nelson told Saints: “Now, you may wonder if the President of the Church is going to say anything about a temple in Singapore. That is all I am going to say, but I will tell you this: We yearn for the day that we will have a temple in Singapore.”