Numbers and hours
Before you call
- Social Security number
- If you are not a U.S. citizen: immigration record, permit type, passport and expiration dates
- Name, mailing address and phone of your last employer; employment dates
- Hours and gross pay for your last week, plus vacation, severance and bonus pay
Full list and steps: Alaska unemployment documents. If you filed already, keep your claim number and any letters at hand.
Other ways to get help
Questions
What is the phone number for Alaska unemployment?
Anchorage 907-269-4700; Fairbanks 907-451-2871; Juneau 907-465-5552.
What are the hours of the Alaska unemployment line?
Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM Alaska time.
Can I file for unemployment by phone in Alaska?
The sources we checked do not confirm phone filing; the website is the main way to file in Alaska.
What should I have ready before I call?
Your Social Security number, ID and the details of your recent employers. Alaska's full checklist is on the state unemployment page.
Sources
Claims phone: labor.alaska.gov, checked October 30, 2026.
Claim website: labor.alaska.gov, checked October 30, 2026.
Documents: dol.alaska.gov, checked October 30, 2026.
More: weekly claims, appeals, benefits by state.