Quick summary: The Church’s temple list (read 8 October 2026) shows six temples in Guatemala. Three operate: Guatemala City (dedicated 1984), Quetzaltenango (2011) and Cobán (2024). Miraflores Guatemala City is listed as Opening Soon, and its temple page shows 11 October 2026 as the dedication date. Huehuetenango is under construction (groundbreaking 14 March 2026) and Retalhuleu is announced (2 April 2023). The Church’s newsroom counts 297,143 members, 441 congregations and 7 missions in Guatemala. No temple is listed in Antigua.
This page is for members, returning missionaries and families checking where a temple is and when it is open. Every date, address and service below comes from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ own temple list, its individual temple pages and its newsroom facts page for Guatemala, all read on 8 October 2026. Temple schedules change: check the temple page before you travel.
Status of every temple in Guatemala
| Temple | Status on the Church’s list | Announced | Groundbreaking | Dedicated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guatemala City Guatemala | Operating | 1 April 1981 | 12 September 1982 | 14 December 1984 |
| Quetzaltenango Guatemala | Operating | 16 December 2006 | 14 March 2009 | 11 December 2011 |
| Cobán Guatemala | Operating | 5 October 2019 | 14 November 2020 | 9 June 2024 |
| Miraflores Guatemala City Guatemala | Opening Soon | 4 October 2020 | 3 December 2022 | 11 October 2026 (date shown on its temple page) |
| Huehuetenango Guatemala | Construction | 2 October 2022 | 14 March 2026 | not yet |
| Retalhuleu Guatemala | Announced | 2 April 2023 | not yet | not yet |
The newsroom’s facts page, last updated 31 December 2025, counts 3 operating temples, which matches the three dedicated before that date.
Addresses, phones and services
| Temple | Address (temple page) | Phone | Clothing rental | Temple housing | Arrival center | Distribution center |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guatemala City | 24 Avenida 2-20, Zona 15, Vista Hermosa 1, Guatemala City | +502 2329 8300 | Yes; members are encouraged to bring their own | Yes | Yes, with an area to change | Yes, on site |
| Quetzaltenango | 9A Calle 4-03, Zona 9, in front of Residenciales Los Cerezos 1, 09001 | +502 7728 1603 | No | Yes | Yes, with an area to change | Yes, on site |
| Cobán | 4ª. Avenida 4-48 Zona 8, Barrio Bella Vista, Cobán | +502 7963 6150 | No | Yes | Yes, with an area to change | Yes, on site |
| Miraflores Guatemala City | not listed on the temple page (checked 8 October 2026) | not listed | No | No | No | No |
All four temple pages say baptistry clothing is provided at no cost, that there is no visitors’ center on site, and that reservations are available and walk-ins are welcome. The Guatemala City page lists its distribution center at 24 Avenida 2-35, Zona 15, Vista Hermosa I, phone +502 2369-6222 / +502-2329-8330.
Scheduled closures, 2026-2027
From each temple page’s closure list:
| Temple | Closures listed |
|---|---|
| Guatemala City | 20 Oct 2026 (limited operations); 24-26 Dec 2026; 31 Dec 2026-2 Jan 2027; 1 Feb-1 Mar 2027; 3-4 Apr 2027; 1 May, 30 Jun and 15 Sep 2027 (limited); 2-16 Aug 2027; 2-3 Oct 2027; 20 Oct and 1 Nov 2027 (limited); 24-25 Dec 2027; 31 Dec 2027-1 Jan 2028 |
| Quetzaltenango | 5-19 Oct 2026; 24, 25, 26 and 31 Dec 2026; 1-2 Jan 2027 |
| Cobán | 5-19 Oct 2026; 25 Dec 2026 |
| Miraflores Guatemala City | 20 Oct 2026 (limited); 24-25 Dec 2026; 31 Dec 2026-1 Jan 2027; 3-4 Apr 2027; 12-26 Apr 2027; 1 May, 30 Jun and 15 Sep 2027 (limited); 2-3 Oct 2027; 11-25 Oct 2027; 20 Oct 2027 (limited); 24-25 Dec 2027; 31 Dec 2027-1 Jan 2028 |
On the day this page was written, 8 October 2026, both the Quetzaltenango and Cobán temples were inside their listed 5-19 October closure.
The Church in Guatemala: the newsroom’s figures
| Figure | Value |
|---|---|
| Church membership | 297,143 |
| Congregations | 441 (296 wards, 145 branches) |
| Missions | 7 |
| Operating temples | 3 |
| Last updated | 31 December 2025 |
The newsroom page does not name the seven missions, so this page does not list them.
History, from the Church’s own account
The newsroom’s history of the Church in Guatemala gives these milestones:
- 1942: John F. O’Donnal, a Church member from the United States, moved to Guatemala. After World War II he petitioned Church President George Albert Smith to send missionaries. His wife, Carmen Galvez O’Donnal, became the first Guatemalan to be baptized.
- 1956: missionaries began to study Mayan languages.
- 1962: there were over 10,000 Guatemalan Latter-day Saints, in the cities and the highlands. Members travelled to the Mesa Arizona Temple.
- 1984: the Guatemala City temple was dedicated, Central America’s first, in 11 dedicatory sessions filled to capacity.
The same page says Guatemalan members developed the Gospel Essentials curriculum, later used worldwide.
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Sources
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, List of Temples: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/temples/list?lang=eng (read 8 October 2026).
- Temple pages: Guatemala City, Quetzaltenango, Cobán, Miraflores Guatemala City, Huehuetenango and Retalhuleu, at https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/temples/details/ (read 8 October 2026).
- Church Newsroom, Facts and Statistics: Guatemala (last updated 31 December 2025): https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/facts-and-statistics/country/guatemala (read 8 October 2026).
Information current as of 8 October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many LDS temples are in Guatemala?
Six are on the Church’s temple list as of 8 October 2026. Three are operating: Guatemala City (dedicated 14 December 1984), Quetzaltenango (11 December 2011) and Cobán (9 June 2024). Miraflores Guatemala City is listed as Opening Soon, with 11 October 2026 shown as its dedication date on its temple page. Huehuetenango is under construction and Retalhuleu is announced.
Where is the Guatemala City LDS temple?
The Church’s temple page gives 24 Avenida 2-20, Zona 15, Vista Hermosa 1, Guatemala City, telephone +502 2329 8300. It was announced on 1 April 1981, had its groundbreaking on 12 September 1982 and was dedicated on 14 December 1984. The Church’s newsroom calls it Central America’s first temple.
Is there an LDS temple in Antigua Guatemala?
No. The Church’s temple list, read on 8 October 2026, has no temple in Antigua Guatemala. The two temples in the capital are Guatemala City (zona 15) and Miraflores Guatemala City.
Where is the Cobán Guatemala temple?
4ª. Avenida 4-48 Zona 8, Barrio Bella Vista, Cobán, telephone +502 7963 6150, by its temple page. It was announced on 5 October 2019, had its groundbreaking on 14 November 2020 and was dedicated on 9 June 2024. The page lists a closure from 5 to 19 October 2026.
How many LDS missions are in Guatemala?
Seven, by the Church newsroom’s facts page for Guatemala (last updated 31 December 2025). The same page counts 297,143 members and 441 congregations: 296 wards and 145 branches. It does not name the missions.
