Tongatapu · Tonga

Nuku'alofa Tonga Temple

DedicatedReference record

Announced: April 2, 1980
Groundbreaking: February 18, 1981
Dedicated: August 9, 1983
Rededicated: November 4, 2007

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Overview

Nuku'alofa Tonga Temple is in Tongatapu, Tonga. It was announced on April 2, 1980. Ground was broken on February 18, 1981. It was dedicated on August 9, 1983 by Gordon B. Hinckley.

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

Timeline

April 2, 1980Announced
February 18, 1981GroundbreakingSpencer W. Kimball
August 9, 1983DedicatedBy Gordon B. Hinckley
September 29, 2007 – October 20, 2007Public open house
November 4, 2007RededicatedBy Russell M. Nelson

7 scheduled maintenance closures are recorded between 2025 and 2026. Closure schedules change; confirm on the official site before visiting.

Architecture & details

Elevation above sea level	49 feet
Height	75 feet
Order of dedication	23rd temple dedicated
Ordinance rooms	1 baptistry · 2 instruction · 3 sealing
Site area	1.2 acres
Floor area	21,184 square feet

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