Durban South Africa Temple, exterior
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Umhlanga · KwaZulu-Natal · South Africa

Durban South Africa Temple

DedicatedReference record
Announced
October 1, 2011
Groundbreaking
April 9, 2016
Dedicated
February 16, 2020

Overview

Durban South Africa Temple is in Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It was announced on October 1, 2011. Ground was broken on April 9, 2016. It was dedicated on February 16, 2020 by Ronald A. Rasband.

Reference record. This page shows the verified milestones and measurements currently in our research dataset.

Timeline

  1. October 1, 2011Announced
  2. April 9, 2016GroundbreakingCarl B. Cook
  3. January 22, 2020 – February 1, 2020Public open house
  4. February 16, 2020DedicatedBy Ronald A. Rasband

6 scheduled maintenance closures are recorded between 2026 and 2027. Closure schedules change; confirm on the official site before visiting.

Architecture & details

Elevation above sea level337 feet
Height97 feet 5 inches
Order of dedication168th temple dedicated
Ordinance rooms1 baptistry · 1 instruction · 1 sealing
Site area14.49 acres
Floor area19,860 square feet

Facilities (as of October 22, 2026; these change): Distribution center · Patron housing · Visitors’ center

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