Numbers and hours
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM–4:30 PM; closed weekends and Connecticut holidays. The source does not state the time zone; most of Connecticut uses Eastern Time.
Before you call
- Social Security number; valid address, phone and personal email
- If you are not a citizen: immigration record and expiration date
- Every employer in the last 18 months: legal name as on your pay stub or W-2, work address, start and end dates
- If you claim dependents: spouse's wages and SSN; children's names and dates of birth; school attendance for dependents over 18
Full list and steps: Connecticut 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 Connecticut unemployment?
1-800-956-3294.
What are the hours of the Connecticut unemployment line?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM–4:30 PM; closed weekends and Connecticut holidays.
Can I file for unemployment by phone in Connecticut?
The sources we checked do not confirm phone filing; the website is the main way to file in Connecticut.
What should I have ready before I call?
Your Social Security number, ID and the details of your recent employers. Connecticut's full checklist is on the state unemployment page.
Sources
Claims phone: dol.gov, checked October 30, 2026.
Claim website: dol.gov, checked October 30, 2026.
Documents: portal.ct.gov, checked October 30, 2026.
More: weekly claims, appeals, benefits by state.