how many lds temples are there

There are currently 383 LDS temples worldwide that are either dedicated, scheduled for dedication, under construction, or officially announced as of early 2026.

Quick Scoop

• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints counts temples in several categories:
  • Dedicated and operating
  • Scheduled for dedication
  • Under construction
  • Announced but not yet under construction.

• When people ask “how many LDS temples are there” , the headline number usually includes all four categories , which gives the widely cited total of 383 temples worldwide.

Mini Breakdown

• Recent Church News data explains that this total comes from: dedicated temples, plus those scheduled for dedication, plus dozens currently being built, plus over a hundred that have been announced and are in planning and design.

• Because new temples are announced or dedicated fairly often, the exact count can change within a year, but 383 is the most up-to-date public figure for early 2026.

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