Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Temple Locale

The Phnom Penh Cambodia Temple stands along Russian Federation Boulevard, rising approximately 35 meters (115 feet) to the top of its spire. The temple's architecture and interior design draw inspiration from Cambodian culture and artistic traditions. The exterior reflects elements found in traditional Cambodian religious structures, while interior design motifs are inspired by kbach patterns commonly seen in local silverwork, furniture, murals and pottery. Colors throughout the building reflect traditional Cambodian textiles, local flora and cultural symbolism. Original artwork inside the temple includes depictions of local landscapes and scenes that reflect the faith and heritage of the Cambodian people.

Temple Facts

The Phnom Penh Cambodia Temple was the first temple built in Cambodia and the second built in mainland Southeast Asia, following the Bangkok Thailand Temple (2023).

Temple History

Announcement

On October 7, 2018, President Russell M. Nelson announced the first temple to be constructed in the nation of Cambodia. The Phnom Penh Cambodia Temple would make temple ordinances accessible to the over 14,600 Latter-day Saints of Cambodia for whom travel to the Hong Kong China Temple was largely prohibitive.¹

Site

On November 19, 2019, the location of the Phnom Penh Cambodia Temple was announced. The temple would be constructed on Russian Confederation Street, between the Cambodia Institute of Technology and the Institute of Foreign Languages near the Royal University of Phnom Penh and the stake center for the Phnom Penh Cambodia North Stake.

Rendering

On November 19, 2019, President Russell M. Nelson unveiled the official rendering of the Phnom Penh Cambodia Temple to a gathering of Church members in Phnom Penh's Premier Centre Sen Sok. It was his first visit to the country, which came as part of a ministry trip with Elder D. Todd Christofferson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles to several countries of Southeast Asia including Vietnam, Cambodia, Singapore, and Indonesia.²

Groundbreaking

President Veasna Kuonno Neang of the Cambodia Phnom Penh Mission presided at the groundbreaking event for the Phnom Penh Cambodia Temple—the country's first—on Saturday, September 18, 2021. "This is a day heaven is smiling on us," said President Neang. "Today, a holy temple of God will begin its foundation representing the faithfulness, love and joy of the saints in Cambodia. We know that when we come to the temple, we can feel closer to the Lord Jesus Christ." For years, Cambodian members have traveled to Hong Kong or the Philippines for temple worship, making a visit to the temple a once-in-a-lifetime experience for many. That will now change. The 10,000-square-foot temple and ancillary building will be constructed on a 3.16-acre site on Russian Confederation Street near the Royal University of Phnom Penh.³

Open House and Dedication

The open house for the Phnom Penh Cambodia Temple began with a media day held on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, followed by two days of tours for invited guests. The public was invited to the tour the temple from Saturday, August 15, through Saturday, August 22, except for Sunday, August 16. Elder Patrick Kearon of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles presided at the dedication on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at 10 a.m. with a rebroadcast at 2 p.m. The dedicatory session was broadcast to all units in the new temple district.⁴