Oakland California Temple, exterior
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Oakland · California · United States

Oakland California Temple

DedicatedReference record
Announced
January 23, 1961
Groundbreaking
May 26, 1962
Dedicated
November 17, 1964
Rededicated
June 16, 2019

Overview

Oakland California Temple is in Oakland, California, United States. It was announced on January 23, 1961. Ground was broken on May 26, 1962. It was dedicated on November 17, 1964 by David O. McKay.

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

Timeline

  1. January 23, 1961Announced
  2. May 26, 1962GroundbreakingDavid O. McKay
  3. November 17, 1964DedicatedBy David O. McKay
  4. May 11, 2019 – June 1, 2019Public open house
  5. June 16, 2019RededicatedBy Dallin H. Oaks

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

Architecture & details

Elevation above sea level664 feet
Height170 feet
Order of dedication13th temple dedicated
Ordinance rooms1 baptistry · 4 instruction · 7 sealing
Site area18.1 acres
Floor area80,157 square feet

Facilities (as of October 22, 2026; these change): Arrival center · Temple clothing rental · Patron housing · Visitors’ center

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