Unemployment phone number by state
| State | Phone | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 1-866-234-5382, option 2 | Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM–5:00 PM Central |
| Alaska | Anchorage 907-269-4700; Fairbanks 907-451-2871; Juneau 907-465-5552 | Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM Alaska time |
| Arizona | 1-877-600-2722 | Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Mountain Standard Time |
| Arkansas | 1-844-908-2178 | Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–3:30 PM |
| California | 1-800-300-5616 | Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Pacific, except state holidays |
| Colorado | 303-318-9000 | Not published |
| Connecticut | 1-800-956-3294 | Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM–4:30 PM; closed weekends and Connecticut holidays |
| Delaware | Claims: 302-761-8446; automated TeleBenefits: 302-761-6576 or 800-794-3032 | Automated TeleBenefits line: 24 hours, 7 days. Hours for a live agent are not published in the source we checked. |
| District of Columbia | 202-724-7000 | Customer Navigation Center: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Florida | 1-833-352-7759 | 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 |
| Georgia | 1-877-709-8185 | Customer service: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM |
| Hawaii | 808-762-5752 or 833-901-2272 | Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM HST |
| Idaho | 208-332-8942 | Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Mountain, except holidays. Chat 8:00 AM–4:45 PM. |
| Illinois | 1-800-244-5631 | Not published |
| Indiana | 1-800-891-6499 | Benefit call center: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM Eastern; closed weekends |
| Iowa | 1-866-239-0843 | Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, except state holidays |
| Kansas | 785-575-1460; 800-292-6333 (toll-free) | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM; Thursday 8:00 AM–3:15 PM |
| Kentucky | 502-564-2900 | Since October 1, 2026: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM Eastern |
| Louisiana | 1-866-783-5567 | Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM (general unemployment FAQ) |
| Maine | 1-800-593-7660 | Customer service: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–3:00 PM |
| Maryland | 667-207-6520 | Claims agents: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM |
| Massachusetts | 1-877-626-6800 | Monday to Thursday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM. Closed Fridays for claims processing; online services stay available. |
| Michigan | 1-866-500-0017 | Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM |
| Minnesota | Twin Cities area: 651-296-3644; Greater Minnesota: 1-877-898-9090 | Phone applications Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM |
| Mississippi | 601-493-9427 | Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM |
| Missouri | 800-320-2519 | Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Central |
| Montana | 406-444-2545 | UI claims processing: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM (subject to change) |
| Nebraska | 402-458-2500 | Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, except holidays |
| Nevada | North 775-684-0350; South 702-486-0350; rural or out of state 888-890-8211 | UI help line: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, except federal and state holidays |
| New Hampshire | 1-800-852-3400 | Not published |
| New Jersey | North NJ: 201-601-4100; Central NJ: 732-761-2020; South NJ: 856-507-2340; out-of-state claims: 1-888-795-6672 | Reemployment call centers: weekdays 8:00 AM–3:30 PM, except holidays |
| New Mexico | 1-877-664-6984 | Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM |
| New York | 1-888-209-8124 | Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Eastern |
| North Carolina | 1-888-737-0259 | Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM |
| North Dakota | 701-328-4995 | Claims center staff: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Central. Online and automated phone systems are down for maintenance daily 10:00 PM–midnight Central. |
| Ohio | 1-877-644-6562 | Agents: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, except holidays |
| Oklahoma | 405-525-1500 | Not published |
| Oregon | 1-877-345-3484 | Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM |
| Pennsylvania | 1-888-313-7284 | General line: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM |
| Rhode Island | 401-415-6772 | Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 AM–3:00 PM; closed Wednesday; Friday 9:30 AM–3:00 PM |
| South Carolina | 1-866-831-1724 | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM; Thursday 9:00 AM–4:30 PM |
| South Dakota | Claims call center 605-626-3179; customer service 605-626-2452 | Initial claims: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–4:20 PM Central; questions: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Central. Closed state holidays. |
| Tennessee | 844-224-5818, option 1 | Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM Central |
| Texas | 1-800-939-6631 | Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM Central |
| Utah | Salt Lake and South Davis: 801-526-4400; Weber and North Davis: 801-612-0877; Utah County: 801-375-4067; other counties and out of state: 1-888-848-0688 | Monday to Thursday 7:00 AM–3:00 PM; Friday 7:00 AM–12:00 PM (phone and chat) |
| Vermont | 1-877-214-3330 | Monday to Thursday 8:30 AM–4:00 PM; Friday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM |
| Virginia | 1-866-832-2363 | Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM |
| Washington | 1-800-318-6022 | Agents: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM; Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 AM–12:00 PM |
| West Virginia | 1-800-379-1032 | Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM EST |
| Wisconsin | 1-844-910-3661 | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 7:30 AM–4:30 PM; Thursday 8:00 AM–3:15 PM |
| Wyoming | 307-473-3789 | Phone filing: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM; Wednesday 8:00 AM–12:00 PM |
Numbers and hours from each state agency and the U.S. Department of Labor state contact list, checked October 30, 2026. Where the source does not give a time zone, we show the hours as published.
Before you call
- Your Social Security number and ID
- Names, addresses and dates of your employers for the last 18 months
- Your claim number and any letters, if you already filed
See the full checklist or how to file online in your state.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a national unemployment phone number?
No. Unemployment insurance is run by each state, so you call the agency of the state where you worked.
What if I cannot get through?
Most states also let you file and request weekly benefits online. Job centers in some states help with claims in person; check your state page.
Sources
State figures: each state's official unemployment agency, linked on its state page.