See a list of all 118 temples and locations announced by President Nelson, with each’s current status
Three temples are dedicated or scheduled for dedication, 47 are under construction or scheduled for groundbreaking
President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints waves to the residents as he and Sister Wendy W. Nelson arrive for the groundbreaking of the Heber Valley Utah Temple on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
See a list of all 118 temples and locations announced by President Nelson, with each’s current status
Three temples are dedicated or scheduled for dedication, 47 are under construction or scheduled for groundbreaking
President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints waves to the residents as he and Sister Wendy W. Nelson arrive for the groundbreaking of the Heber Valley Utah Temple on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Since becoming President of the Church in January 2018, President Russell M. Nelson has announced locations for 118 temples, beginning with seven identified during the April 2018 general conference and through the 18 locations announced Sunday, Oct. 2, in the concluding session of October 2022 general conference.
Below is a list of all temples and locations, as well as status updates for those under construction, with groundbreaking dates set or sites and renderings publicly released. Also noted are temples that have been renamed from the original city locations as announced.
For temples still under preliminary design and development, only the announced city is listed.
Temple dedications and groundbreakings presided by a member of the First Presidency or Quorum of the Twelve Apostles are noted below.
Construction continues at the Layton Utah Temple in Layton on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022.
Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
April 2018 general conference
President Nelson announced seven temples on April 1, 2018, in the closing session of April 2018 general conference, making for the first seven temple locations he announced as President of the Church.
As of Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, four of the seven temples have been under construction since 2020, another is with a groundbreaking date set for next month, and two are in planning and design stages.
- Richmond Virginia Temple — Under construction since its April 11, 2020, groundbreaking.
- Layton Utah Temple — Under construction since its May 23, 2020, groundbreaking.
- Salta Argentina Temple — Under construction since its Nov. 4, 2020, groundbreaking.
- Bengaluru India Temple — Under construction since its Dec. 2, 2020, groundbreaking.
- Managua Nicaragua Temple — Groundbreaking services scheduled for Nov. 26.
- Cagayan de Oro, Philippines
- A major city yet to be determined in Russia
Attendees leave the Yigo Guam Temple dedication in Yigo, Guam, on Sunday, May 22, 2022.
Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
October 2018 general conference
In the second general conference of his first year’s tenure as President of the Church, President Nelson announced 12 new temple locations on Oct. 7, 2018, in the conference’s Sunday afternoon session. With those 12, he had announced 19 new temple locations in 2018.
As of Oct. 24, 2022, two of the 12 temples have been dedicated and operating, with another scheduled for dedication in mid-January 2023. Eight other temples are under construction, with the 12th in development.
Beatriz Lima, who was the first Relief Society president in Cabo Verde, walks past the Praia Cape Verde Temple after she and other long-time members attended a meeting with Elder Neil L. Andersen of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Praia, Cabo Verde, on Saturday, June 18, 2022.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
- Yigo Guam Temple — Operating after its May 22, 2022, dedication by Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
- Praia Cape Verde Temple — Operating after its June 19, 2022, dedication by Elder Neil L. Andersen of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
- San Juan Puerto Rico Temple — Scheduled for Jan. 15, 2023, dedication by Elder D. Todd Christofferson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
- Auckland New Zealand Temple — Under construction since its June 13, 2020, groundbreaking.
- Feather River California Temple — Temple announced for Yuba City, California, given its Feather River name. Under construction since its July 18, 2020, groundbreaking.
- Red Cliffs Utah Temple — Temple announced for Washington County, Utah, is St. George’s second and given the Red Cliffs name. Under construction since its Nov. 7, 2020, groundbreaking, with Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles presiding.
- Davao Philippines Temple — Under construction since its Nov. 14, 2020, groundbreaking.
- Mendoza Argentina Temple — Under construction since its Dec. 17, 2020, groundbreaking.
- Salvador Brazil Temple — Under construction since its Aug. 7, 2021, groundbreaking.
- Phnom Penh Cambodia Temple — Site location and exterior rendering were released by President Nelson on Nov. 19, 2019, in Phnom Penh as part of his Southeast Asia Ministry. Under construction since its Sept. 18, 2021, groundbreaking.
- Puebla Mexico Temple — Under construction since its Nov. 30, 2019, groundbreaking.
- Lagos, Nigeria
Elder Ulisses Soares and Elder Brent H. Nielson and the Pacific Area Presidency get an update on the Auckland New Zealand Temple at the constitution site from Wayne Pemberton and Oscar Lawrence. May 22, 2022.
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April 2019 general conference
On April 7, 2019, President Nelson closed general conference for the third straight time by announcing new temples — eight, giving him 27 total that he had personally announced to that point.
As of Oct. 24, 2022, seven of the eight temples announced in April 2019 are under construction, with the eighth still in planning and design.
Construction The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ Deseret Peak Utah Temple in Tooele continues on Friday, March 11, 2022.
Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
- San Pedro Sula Honduras Temple — Under construction since its Sept. 5, 2020, groundbreaking.
- Moses Lake Washington Temple — Under construction since its Oct. 10, 2020, groundbreaking.
- Antofagasta Chile Temple — Under construction since its Nov. 27, 2020, groundbreaking.
- Okinawa Japan Temple — Temple name simplified after location was announced for Okinawa City, Okinawa. Under construction since its Dec. 5, 2020, groundbreaking.
- Deseret Peak Utah Temple — Temple renamed after originally named after its announced Tooele Valley location. Under construction since its May 15, 2021, groundbreaking.
- Neiafu Tonga Temple — Under construction since its Sept. 11, 2021, groundbreaking.
- Pago Pago American Samoa Temple — Under construction since its Oct. 31, 2021, groundbreaking.
- Budapest, Hungary
The Orem Utah Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, under construction, is viewed from above in Orem on Thursday, July 21, 2022.
Ben B. Braun, Deseret News
October 2019 general conference
For the second general conference held in 2019, President Nelson announced eight new temple locations — this time with the Oct. 5 Saturday evening women’s session of general conference being the setting. The eight new temples made for 35 total temples that he had announced up to then.
As of Oct. 24, 2022, seven of the eight temples are under construction, with the eighth having its site and exterior rendering released.
Construction continues on The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ Taylorsville Utah Temple in Taylorsville on Friday, March 11, 2022.
Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
- Orem Utah Temple — Under construction since its Sept. 5, 2020, groundbreaking.
- Taylorsville Utah Temple — Under construction since its Oct. 31, 2020, groundbreaking, with Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles presiding.
- Bentonville Arkansas Temple — Under construction since its Nov. 7, 2020, groundbreaking, with Elder Bednar presiding remotely over the services.
- Cobán Guatemala Temple — Under construction since its Nov. 14, 2020, groundbreaking.
- McAllen Texas Temple — Under construction since its Nov. 22, 2020, groundbreaking.
- Bacolod Philippines Temple — Under construction since its Dec. 11, 2021, groundbreaking.
- Freetown Sierra Leone Temple — Under construction since its March 19, 2022, groundbreaking.
- Port Moresby Papua New Guinea Temple — Site announced and exterior rendering were released on Sept. 15, 2020.
The site of the Syracuse Utah Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints during the groundbreaking ceremony in Syracuse on Saturday, June 12, 2021.
Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
April 2020 general conference
For the third time in as many general conferences, President Nelson announced eight new temple locations, with the April 5, 2022, announcement returning to the Sunday afternoon closing session. Those eight increased President Nelson’s total of announced temples to 43.
As of Oct. 24, 2022, five of the eight temples are under construction, with the other three in planning and development.
- Tallahassee Florida Temple — Under construction since its June 5, 2021, groundbreaking.
- Syracuse Utah Temple — Under construction since its June 12, 2021, groundbreaking.
- Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Temple — Under construction since its Aug. 21, 2021, groundbreaking.
- Bahía Blanca Argentina Temple — Under construction since its April 9, 2022, groundbreaking.
- Lubumbashi Democratic Republic of the Congo Temple — Under construction since its Aug. 22, 2022, groundbreaking.
- Benin City, Nigeria
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
Exterior rendering of the Lindon Utah Temple.
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October 2020 general conference
In his sixth general conferences since becoming President of the Church, President Nelson announced six new temple locations on Oct. 4, 2020, in the final session of general conference, bring the total of temples he had announced up to then to 49.
As for Oct. 24, 2022, one of the six are under construction, with a second scheduled for groundbreaking. Site locations and/or exterior renderings have been released for two more temples, with two others still in planning.
- Lindon Utah Temple — Under construction since its April 23, 2022, groundbreaking.
- Miraflores Guatemala City Guatemala Temple — Originally announced as a temple for Greater Guatemala City. Groundbreaking services scheduled for Dec. 3, 2022.
- Tarawa Kiribati Temple — Site location and exterior rendering were released on May 19, 2021.
- Port Vila Vanuatu Temple — Site location and exterior rendering were released on Sept. 15, 2020.
- São Paulo East, Brazil
- Santa Cruz, Bolivia
Elder Quentin L. Cook and Elder Gary E. Stevenson, of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and their wives Sister Lesa Stevenson and Sister Mary Cook attend the groundbreaking for the Smithfield Utah Temple in Smithfield on Saturday, June 18, 2022.
Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
April 2021 general conference
The most new temple locations announced by the Church at one time — 20 — came from President Nelson on April 4, 2021, at the concluding session of general conference. He had by then announced 69 new temples as President of the Church.
As for Oct. 24, 2022, eight of the 20 temples are under construction, with three more having groundbreaking scheduled. Three have site locations and exterior renderings released, one more with a site location identified and five in planning and development.
- Helena Montana Temple — Under construction since its June 26, 2021, groundbreaking.
- Casper Wyoming Temple — Under construction since its Oct. 9, 2021, groundbreaking.
- Grand Junction Colorado Temple — Under construction since its April 16, 2022, groundbreaking.
- Farmington New Mexico Temple — Under construction since its April 30, 2022, groundbreaking.
- Elko Nevada Temple — Under construction since its May 8, 2022, groundbreaking.
- Burley Idaho Temple — Under construction since its June 4, 2022, groundbreaking.
- Smithfield Utah Temple — Under construction since its June 18, 2022, groundbreaking, with Elder Quentin L. Cook and Elder Gary E. Stevenson, both of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, presiding and participating.
- Yorba Linda California Temple — Under construction since its June 18, 2022, groundbreaking.
- Willamette Valley Oregon Temple — Temple announced for Eugene, Oregon, was given a new name. Groundbreaking scheduled for Oct. 29, 2022.
- Torreón Mexico Temple — Groundbreaking scheduled for Dec. 10, 2022.
- Querétaro Mexico Temple – Groundbreaking scheduled for Jan. 7, 2023.
- Belo Horizonte Brazil Temple — Site location and exterior rendering were released on Sept 23, 2021.
- Cali Colombia Temple — Site location and exterior rendering were released on Sept 23, 2021.
- Cape Town South Africa Temple – Site location and exterior rendering were released on Dec. 7, 2021.
- Singapore Temple – For the temple announced for Singapore, Republic of Singapore, a site location and simplified name were released on Oct. 10, 2022.
- Oslo, Norway
- Brussels, Belgium
- Vienna, Austria
- Kumasi, Ghana
- Beira, Mozambique
President Russell M. Nelson turns the first soil at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Ephraim Utah Temple in Ephraim on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022. With President Nelson are his wife, Sister Wendy Nelson, third from left, Gov. Spencer Cox, left, and his wife, Abby Cox, second from left. Second from right are Elder Walter F. González, General Authority Seventy, and his wife, Zulma González, right.
Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
May 2021
President Nelson has announced only one new temple location outside of a general conference session, and that came on May 1, 2021, as he spoke about restoration efforts with the historic Manti Utah Temple and announced a new temple for nearby Ephraim, Utah. The announcement made for 70 temples announced by the President of the Church since the January 2018 start of his tenure.
- Ephraim Utah Temple — Under construction since its Aug. 27, 2022, groundbreaking, with President Nelson presiding.
President Russell M. Nelson speaks prior to giving the dedicatory prayer at the groundbreaking of the Heber Valley Temple ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
October 2021 general conference
New temples announced returned to general conference, with President Nelson’s Oct. 2, 2021, announcement of 13 temples coming in the Sunday afternoon session of general conference. The announcement increased the total temples announced by President Nelson to 83.
As of Oct. 24, 2022, one of the 13 temples is under construction, one has its site locations identified, and the remaining 11 are in planning and design.
- Heber Valley Utah Temple — Under construction since President Nelson presided at its Oct. 8, 2022, groundbreaking.
- Teton River Idaho Temple — Teton River name given to temple that was announced for Rexburg North. Site location was released on Sept. 19, 2022.
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Cody, Wyoming
- Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Tacloban City, Philippines
- Monrovia, Liberia
- Kananga, Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Antananarivo, Madagascar
- Culiacán, México
- Vitória, Brazil
- La Paz, Bolivia
- Santiago West, Chile
An open area near the Mexico Missionary Training Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the grounds of which was previously the Church’s Benemérito de las Americas secondary school, as pictured on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020.
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April 2022 general conference
President Nelson reached 100 total temples he had announced with the 17 locations he released April 3 in the Sunday afternoon concluding session of general conference.
As of Oct. 24, two of the 17 temples have sites locations that have been released, with 15 others in development.
- Montpelier Idaho Temple – Site location was released on May 20, 2022.
- Modesto California Temple – Site location was released on Oct. 10, 2022.
- Birmingham England Temple — Temple name amended for temple announced for Birmingham, United Kingdom, to align with London England and Preston England temples.
- San Luis Potosí, Mexico
- Mexico City Benemérito, Mexico
- Wellington, New Zealand
- Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo
- Barcelona, Spain
- Cusco, Peru
- Maceió, Brazil
- Santos, Brazil
- Tampa, Florida
- Knoxville, Tennessee
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Wichita, Kansas
- Austin, Texas
- Missoula, Montana
October 2022 general conference
In the conference’s final session on Oct. 2, President Nelson announced 18 new temple locations, including four for the metro Mexico City area. The 18 new temples increased the total he has announced so far to 118 — more than a third of Church’s combined operating, under-construction and announced temples.
As of Oct. 24, three weeks after being identified formally, all 18 temples are still in planning and design.
- Busan, Korea
- Naga, Philippines
- Santiago, Philippines
- Eket, Nigeria
- Chiclayo, Peru
- Buenos Aires City Center, Argentina
- Londrina, Brazil
- Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
- Huehuetenango, Guatemala
- Jacksonville, Florida
- Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Prosper, Texas
- Lone Mountain, Nevada
- Tacoma, Washington
- Cuernavaca, Mexico
- Pachuca, Mexico
- Toluca, Mexico
- Tula, Mexico
