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Welcome to Tyonek ...

Tyonek is 40 feet [12 m] above sea level.<1>.

Time Zone: Tyonek lies in the Alaskan Time Zone (AKST/AKDT) and observes daylight saving time

Area Code for Tyonek: 907

The ZIP code for Tyonek: 99682<2>

Communities near Tyonek ...

We have created a list of 4 communities that are near Tyonek.

  • Beluga
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beluga have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beluga
  • Nikiski
    (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
  • Nikishka
    (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nikishka have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nikishka
  • Port Nikiski
    (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)

TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Tyonek ...

Looking for more information about Tyonek? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.

In addition to the Tourism page for Tyonek, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Tyonek.

Footnotes ...

<1>The elevation is an estimate for the area around Tyonek - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
<2>ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Tyonek). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Tyonek or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS).
<3>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<4>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.