Papeete Tahiti Temple

DedicatedReference record

Announced: April 2, 1980
Groundbreaking: February 13, 1981
Dedicated: October 27, 1983
Rededicated: November 12, 2006

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Overview

Papeete Tahiti Temple is in Commune de Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia. It was announced on April 2, 1980. Ground was broken on February 13, 1981. It was dedicated on October 27, 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 13, 1981GroundbreakingSpencer W. Kimball
October 27, 1983DedicatedBy Gordon B. Hinckley
October 14, 2006 – November 4, 2006Public open house
November 12, 2006RededicatedBy L. Tom Perry

18 scheduled maintenance closures are recorded between 2025 and 2027. Closure schedules change; confirm on the official site before visiting.

Architecture & details

Elevation above sea level	71 feet
Height	74 feet
Order of dedication	25th temple dedicated
Ordinance rooms	1 baptistry · 2 instruction · 2 sealing
Site area	1.7 acres
Floor area	12,150 square feet

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