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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