President Russell M. Nelson stands in the entrance of the Syracuse Utah Temple in Syracuse on Sunday, June 8, 2025, prior to the temple's dedication.
President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints stands in the entrance of the Syracuse Utah Temple in Syracuse on Sunday, June 8, 2025, prior to the temple's dedication. Jeffrey D. Allred, for the Deseret News
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By Amy Ortiz

During his lifetime and ministry, President Russell M. Nelson — who turns 101 years old Sept. 9 — has witnessed the number of Latter-day Saint temples grow rapidly. As president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he’s extended the opportunity to participate in temple worship to church members worldwide by dotting the earth with temples.

Since becoming church president in January 2018, President Nelson has announced plans for 200 new Latter-day Saint temples — a significant milestone considering there were only six operating temples at the time of his birth and 182 temples announced, under construction or in operation when he began his tenure as church president.

Of those 200, 29 were the first announced for their respective nations or territories, and seven were the first announced for their U.S. states.

“We want to bring temples closer to the expanding membership of the church,” said President Nelson, speaking to church members in the April 2018 general conference.

“Construction of these temples may not change your life, but your time in the temple surely will.”

Attendees leave after the Auckland New Zealand Temple dedication in Auckland, New Zealand, on Sunday, April 13, 2025. | Jeffrey D. Allred, for the Deseret News

Various reasons may delay a temple’s completion and dedication, according to ChurchofJesusChrist.org. But the church is making “every effort” to construct temples in an expeditious manner.

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The following is a look at each of the 200 temples announced by President Nelson — organized by geographic area and detailing each temple’s status as of Sept. 8.

Temples announced by President Nelson

Of the 200 temples President Nelson has announced:

  • 28 have been dedicated.
  • 4 are scheduled for dedication.
  • 54 are under construction.
  • 1 is scheduled for groundbreaking.
  • 47 have had site plans released.
  • 66 are in the planning and design stages.

Of these temples announced, 29 are the first in the following nations/territories:

  • American Samoa
  • Angola
  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Cambodia
  • Cape Verde
  • Guam
  • Hungary
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Ireland
  • Kiribati
  • Liberia
  • Madagascar
  • Mongolia
  • Mozambique
  • New Caledonia
  • Nicaragua
  • Norway
  • Papua New Guinea
  • Puerto Rico
  • Republic of the Congo
  • Russia
  • Scotland
  • Sierra Leone
  • Singapore
  • Uganda
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Vanuatu
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

And seven are the first in the following U.S. states:

  • Arkansas
  • Iowa
  • Kansas
  • New Jersey
  • South Dakota
  • Virginia
  • Wisconsin
The Bentonville Arkansas Temple.
The Bentonville Arkansas Temple. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News

Temples in the United States

In his seven-year ministry, President Nelson has announced 73 temples for the U.S. Of these temples, 16 have been dedicated and are in operation, three are scheduled for dedication, 19 are under construction, 17 have had site plans released and 18 are still in planning and design stages.

  • Austin Texas Temple — Under construction since its Aug. 17, 2024, groundbreaking; will be a single-story building of approximately 30,000 square feet.
  • Bakersfield California Temple — Planned as a one-story edifice of approximately 30,000 square feet.
  • Bentonville Arkansas Temple — Operating since its Sept. 17, 2023, dedication by Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles; is the state’s first Latter-day Saint temple.
  • Burley Idaho Temple — Scheduled to be dedicated Jan. 11, 2026, following a public open house period Nov. 6–22, 2025.
  • Caldwell Idaho Temple — In planning and design stages since its April 2025 announcement.
  • Casper Wyoming Temple — Operating since its Nov. 24, 2024, dedication by Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
  • Charlotte North Carolina Temple — Planned as a single-story structure of approximately 30,000 square feet.
  • Cincinnati Ohio Temple — Planned as a one-story building of approximately 29,630 square feet.
  • Cleveland Ohio Temple — Under construction since its June 1, 2024, groundbreaking; will be a single-story edifice of approximately 9,900 square feet.
  • Cody Wyoming Temple — Under construction since its Sept. 27, 2024, groundbreaking; will be a one-story structure of approximately 9,950 square feet.
  • Coeur d’Alene Idaho Temple — In planning and design stages since its October 2024 announcement.
  • Colorado Springs Colorado Temple — Planned as a one-story edifice of approximately 45,000 square feet.
  • Des Moines Iowa Temple — Planned as a single-story structure of approximately 18,850 square feet; will become the state’s first Latter-day Saint temple.
  • El Paso Texas Temple — In planning and design stages since its October 2024 announcement.
  • Elko Nevada Temple — Scheduled to be dedicated Oct. 12, 2025, by Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, following a public open house period Aug. 30–Sept. 13, 2025.
  • Ephraim Utah Temple — Under construction since its Aug. 27, 2022, groundbreaking; will be a three-story structure of approximately 39,000 square feet; is the only temple President Nelson has announced outside of general conference.
President Russell M. Nelson and other Church leaders and dignitaries turn the soil at the groundbreaking of the Ephraim Utah Temple in Ephraim, Utah, on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022.
President Russell M. Nelson and other church leaders and dignitaries turn the soil at the groundbreaking of the Ephraim Utah Temple in Ephraim, Utah, on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022. | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Feather River California Temple.
The Feather River California Temple sits on a 9.24-acre site in Yuba City, California. | Caleb Brown, for the Deseret News
  • Layton Utah Temple — Operating since its June 16, 2024, dedication by Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
  • Lehi Utah Temple — Planned as an edifice of approximately 85,000 square feet.
  • Lindon Utah Temple — Under construction since its April 23, 2022, groundbreaking; will be a three-story building of approximately 81,000 square feet.
  • Lone Mountain Nevada Temple — Planned as a three-story edifice of approximately 87,000 square feet.
  • McAllen Texas Temple — Operating since its Oct. 8, 2023, dedication by Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
  • Milwaukee Wisconsin Temple — In planning and design stages since its October 2024 announcement; will be the state’s first Latter-day Saint temple.
  • Missoula Montana Temple — Planned as a one-story edifice of approximately 19,000 square feet.
  • Modesto California Temple — Under construction since its Oct. 7, 2023, groundbreaking; will be a one-story building of approximately 30,000 square feet.
  • Montpelier Idaho Temple — Under construction since its June 17, 2023, groundbreaking; will be a two-story building of approximately 27,000 square feet.
  • Moses Lake Washington Temple — Operating since its Sept. 17, 2023, dedication by Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
  • Norfolk Virginia Temple — In planning and design stages since its April 2025 announcement.
  • Orem Utah Temple — Operating since its Jan. 21, 2024, dedication by Elder D. Todd Christofferson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
A wide view of the Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Temple.
A wide view of the Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Temple. | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Attendees wave to President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as he leaves the Syracuse Utah Temple dedication on Sunday, June 8, 2025. | Jeffrey D. Allred, for the Deseret News
  • San Jose California Temple — Planned as a one-story edifice of approximately 30,000 square feet.
  • Smithfield Utah Temple — Under construction since its June 18, 2022, groundbreaking; will be a three-story building of approximately 81,000 square feet.
  • Spanish Fork Utah Temple — In planning and design stages since its April 2025 announcement.
  • Springfield Missouri Temple — Planned as a one-story edifice of approximately 29,000 square feet.
  • Summit New Jersey Temple — In planning and design stages since its October 2024 announcement; will be the state’s first Latter-day Saint temple.
  • Syracuse Utah Temple — Operating since its June 8, 2025, dedication by President Nelson.
  • Tacoma Washington Temple — Planned as a multistory edifice of approximately 45,000 square feet.
  • Tallahassee Florida Temple — Operating since its Dec. 8, 2024, dedication by Elder Patrick Kearon of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
  • Tampa Florida Temple — Under construction since its Aug. 23, 2025, groundbreaking; will be a building of approximately 29,000 square feet.
  • Taylorsville Utah Temple — Operating since its June 2, 2024, dedication by Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
The Taylorsville Utah Temple in Taylorsville on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
  • Teton River Idaho Temple — Under construction since its June 1, 2024, groundbreaking; will be a three-story building of approximately 130,000 square feet.
  • Deseret Peak Utah Temple — Operating since its Nov. 10, 2024, dedication by President Nelson.
  • Tulsa Oklahoma Temple — Planned as a one-story edifice of approximately 29,600 square feet.
  • Vancouver Washington Temple — Under construction since its Aug. 23, 2025, groundbreaking; will be a building of approximately 43,000 square feet.
  • West Jordan Utah Temple — Planned as an edifice of approximately 85,000 square feet.
  • Wichita Kansas Temple — Under construction since its Sept. 7, 2024, groundbreaking; will be a one-story building of approximately 9,950 square feet and the state’s first Latter-day Saint temple.
  • Winchester Virginia Temple — Under construction since its Aug. 9, 2025, groundbreaking; will be a one-story building of approximately 30,000 square feet.
  • Yorba Linda California Temple — Under construction since its June 18, 2022, groundbreaking; will be a one-story building of approximately 30,000 square feet.
  • Yuma Arizona Temple — In planning and design stages since its April 2024 announcement.
  • Willamette Valley Oregon Temple — Under construction since its Oct. 29, 2022, groundbreaking; will be a one-story building of approximately 30,000 square feet.
Elder Dale G. Renlund of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles greets Irma Vasquez prior to the dedication of the Cobán Guatemala Temple in Cobán, Guatemala Sunday, June 9, 2024.
Elder Dale G. Renlund of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles greets church member Irma Vasquez prior to the dedication of the Cobán Guatemala Temple in Cobán, Guatemala, on Sunday, June 9, 2024. | Brian Nicholson, for the Deseret News

Other temples in North America

President Nelson has announced 25 temples in North America outside of the United States. Of those, four have been dedicated and are in operation, six are under construction, seven have had site plans released and eight are still in planning and design stages.

The Puebla Mexico Temple basks in the afternoon sun in preparation for the dedication ceremony the following day in Puebla, Mexico, on Saturday, May 18, 2024. | Brian Nicholson, for the Deseret News
Elder Ciro Schmeil, a General Authority Seventy; his wife, Alessandra Schmeil; and local church members break ground for the Londrina Brazil Temple on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in Londrina, Brazil. | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Temples in South America

President Nelson has announced 35 temples for South America. Of those temples, four have been dedicated and are in operation, one is scheduled for dedication, seven are under construction, 12 have had site plans released and 11 are still in planning and design stages.

The tower and Angel Moroni statue of the Salta Argentina Temple.
The tower and Angel Moroni statue of the Salta Argentina Temple is pictured in Salta, Argentina, on Sunday, June 16, 2024. | Kristin Murphy, Deseret News
A choir of youth in Sunday attire holding hymnbooks and singing.
A youth choir sings the hymn “Fordítsd Szíved Gondolatát,” or “Turn Your Hearts” in English, at the groundbreaking ceremony of the Budapest Hungary Temple, held June 21, 2025, in Budapest, Hungary. | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Temples in Europe

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President Nelson has announced 12 temples for Europe. Of those temples, two are under construction, four have had site plans released and six are still in planning and design stages.

  • Barcelona Spain Temple — Planned as a one-story edifice of approximately 27,500 square feet.
  • Birmingham England Temple — Under construction since its March 22, 2025, groundbreaking; will be a single-story building of approximately 10,800 square feet.
  • Brussels Belgium Temple — Planned as a multistory edifice of approximately 25,500 square feet; will be the country’s first Latter-day Saint temple.
  • Budapest Hungary Temple — Under construction since its June 21, 2025, groundbreaking; will be a one-story building of approximately 18,000 square feet and the country’s first Latter-day Saint temple.
  • Dublin Ireland Temple — In planning and design stages since its October 2024 announcement; will be the country’s first Latter-day Saint temple.
  • Edinburgh Scotland Temple — In planning and design stages since its April 2024 announcement; will be the country’s first Latter-day Saint temple.
  • Hamburg Germany Temple — In planning and design stages since its April 2023 announcement.
  • Milan Italy Temple — In planning and design stages since its October 2024 announcement.
  • Oslo Norway Temple — Planned as a one-story edifice of approximately 10,800 square feet; will be the country’s first Latter-day Saint temple.
  • Porto Portugal Temple — In planning and design stages since its April 2025 announcement.
  • Russia Temple — In planning and design stages since its April 2018 announcement; will be the country’s first Latter-day Saint temple.
  • Vienna Austria Temple — Planned as a multistory edifice of approximately 15,300 square feet; will be the country’s first Latter-day Saint temple.
A line of people in Sunday best holding ceremonial golden shovels into the dirt.
Elder Thierry K. Mutombo, president of the Africa Central Area, center, breaks ground for the Brazzaville Republic of the Congo Temple with Latter-day Saints and community members on Aug. 23, 2025, in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo. | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Temples in Africa

President Nelson has announced 21 temples for Africa. Of those temples, one has been dedicated and is in operation, six are under construction, four have had site plans released and 10 are still in planning and design stages.

  • Abuja Nigeria Temple — In planning and design stages since its October 2024 announcement.
  • Antananarivo Madagascar Temple — Under construction since its March 15, 2025, groundbreaking; will be a single-story structure of approximately 10,000 square feet and the country’s first Latter-day Saint temple.
  • Beira Mozambique Temple — In planning and design stages since its April 2021 announcement; will be the country’s first Latter-day Saint temple.
  • Benin City Nigeria Temple — Under construction since its May 24, 2025, groundbreaking; will be a two-story structure of approximately 30,700 square feet.
  • Brazzaville Republic of the Congo Temple — Under construction since its Aug. 23, 2025, groundbreaking; will be a one-story structure of approximately 10,000 square feet and the country’s first Latter-day Saint temple.
  • Calabar Nigeria Temple — In planning and design stages since its October 2023 announcement.
  • Cape Coast Ghana Temple — In planning and design stages since its October 2023 announcement.
  • Cape Town South Africa Temple — Planned as a one-story edifice of approximately 9,500 square feet.
  • Eket Nigeria Temple — Planned as a single-story structure of approximately 18,850 square feet.
Elder Neil L. Andersen of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and his wife, Sister Kathy Andersen, lead other church leaders and their wives past the Praia Cape Verde Temple in Praia, Cabo Verde, on Saturday, June 18, 2022. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Leaders and guests break ground for the Cagayan de Oro Philippines Temple.
Elder Carlos G. Revillo Jr., president of the church's Philippines Area, center; his wife, Sister Marites Enriques Fernando Revillo; and local community and religious leaders break ground for the Cagayan de Oro Philippines Temple. The groundbreaking ceremony took place on Aug. 31, 2024. | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Temples in Asia

President Nelson has announced 21 temples for Asia. Of those temples, one has been dedicated and is in operation, eight are under construction, three have had site plans released and nine are still in planning and design stages.

  • Bacolod Philippines Temple — Under construction since its Dec.11, 2021, groundbreaking; will be a one-story building of approximately 26,700 square feet.
  • Bengaluru India Temple — Under construction since its Dec. 2, 2020, groundbreaking; will be a building of approximately 38,670 square and the country’s first Latter-day Saint temple.
  • Busan Korea Temple — In planning and design stages since its October 2022 announcement.
  • Cagayan de Oro Philippines Temple — Under construction since its Aug. 31, 2024, groundbreaking; will be a two-story building of approximately 18,449 square feet.
  • Davao Philippines Temple — Under construction since its Nov. 14, 2020, groundbreaking; will be a two-story building of approximately 18,450 square feet.
  • Dubai United Arab Emirates Temple — In planning and design stages since its April 2020 announcement; will be the country’s first Latter-day Saint temple.
  • Iloilo Philippines Temple — In planning and design stages since its April 2023 announcement.
  • Jakarta Indonesia Temple — Planned as a four-story edifice of approximately 40,350 square feet; will be the country’s first Latter-day Saint temple.
  • Kaohsiung Taiwan Temple — Under construction since its Nov. 25, 2023, groundbreaking; will be a one-story building of approximately 10,900 square feet.
  • Laoag Philippines Temple — In planning and design stages since its October 2023 announcement.
  • Naga Philippines Temple — In planning and design stages since its October 2022 announcement.
Two women hugging.
More than 500 members and friends of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints attended the Singapore Temple groundbreaking ceremony in southern Singapore on Saturday, June 28, 2025. | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Yigo Guam Temple.
Sunlight peaks behind the Yigo Guam Temple on July 10, 2024. The Yigo temple is the Guam territory’s first Latter-day Saint temple. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News

Temples in Oceania/Pacific

For the Oceania/Pacific, President Nelson has announced 13 temples. Of those temples, two have been dedicated and are in operation, six are under construction, one has had site plans released and four are still in planning and design stages.

  • Auckland New Zealand Temple — Operating since its April 13, 2025, dedication by Elder Kearon.
  • Brisbane Australia South Temple — In planning and design stages since its April 2024 announcement.
  • Liverpool Australia Temple — In planning and design stages since its April 2025 announcement.
  • Neiafu Tonga Temple — Under construction since its Sept. 11, 2021, groundbreaking; will be a one-story building of approximately 17,000 square feet.
  • Nouméa New Caledonia Temple — In planning and design stages since its April 2025 announcement; will be the country’s first Latter-day Saint temple.
  • Pago Pago American Samoa Temple — Under construction since its Oct. 30, 2021, groundbreaking; will be a one-story building of approximately 17,000 square feet and the territory’s first Latter-day Saint temple.
  • Port Moresby Papua New Guinea Temple — Under construction since its April 22, 2023, groundbreaking; will be a building of approximately 9,550 square feet and the country’s first Latter-day Saint temple.
  • Port Vila Vanuatu Temple — Under construction since its April 8, 2023, groundbreaking; will be a one-story building of approximately 10,000 square feet and the country’s first Latter-day Saint temple.
  • Savai’i Samoa Temple — Planned as a one-story edifice of approximately 29,630 square feet.
  • Tarawa Kiribati Temple — Under construction since its Nov. 2, 2024 groundbreaking; will be a one-story building of approximately 10,000 square feet and the country’s first Latter-day Saint temple.
  • Uturoa French Polynesia Temple — In planning and design stages since its April 2024 announcement.
  • Wellington New Zealand Temple — Under construction since its Aug. 2, 2025, groundbreaking; will be a two-story building of approximately 14,900 square feet.
  • Yigo Guam Temple — Operating since its May 22, 2022, dedication by Elder Bednar; is the territory’s first Latter-day Saint temple.
President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and his wife, Sister Wendy Nelson, walk on the grounds for the new temple in Auckland, New Zealand, on May 21, 2019. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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