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Florida Unemployment Phone Number

The Florida unemployment phone number is 1-833-352-7759. Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM on the claimant page; another state page lists 8:00 AM–6:30 PM for the same line. You can also file online at floridajobs.org.

Checked October 30, 2026 against floridajobs.org

Numbers and hours

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM on the claimant page; another state page lists 8:00 AM–6:30 PM for the same line. The source does not state the time zone; most of Florida uses Eastern Time.

These are the state agency's published numbers for unemployment claims and questions. Local job centers have their own phones (below).

Before you call

  • Social Security number and driver's license or state ID number
  • Each employer in the last 18 months: name, address, phone, dates, gross wages, reason for separation and FEIN (from a W-2/1099, or a recent pay stub)
  • Military: DD-214 Member 2 or Member 4
  • Federal: SF-8 and SF-50, a recent W-2 and/or Leave and Earnings Statement

Full list and steps: Florida unemployment documents. If you filed already, keep your claim number and any letters at hand.

Other ways to get help

Florida says you can apply for Reemployment Assistance in person at a CareerSource center or online.

Job centers that help with unemployment

Questions

What is the phone number for Florida unemployment?

1-833-352-7759.

What are the hours of the Florida unemployment line?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM on the claimant page; another state page lists 8:00 AM–6:30 PM for the same line.

Can I file for unemployment by phone in Florida?

The sources we checked do not confirm phone filing; the website is the main way to file in Florida.

What should I have ready before I call?

Your Social Security number, ID and the details of your recent employers. Florida's full checklist is on the state unemployment page.

Sources

Claims phone: floridajobs.org, checked October 30, 2026.

Claim website: dol.gov, checked October 30, 2026.

Documents: floridajobs.org, checked October 30, 2026.

More: weekly claims, appeals, benefits by state.