Numbers and hours
Before you call
- Social Security number; bank account and routing number
- Employers in the last 18 months: name, address, phone, dates and reason for separation
- If not a citizen: immigration record, I-94 or valid passport
Full list and steps: Hawaii unemployment documents. If you filed already, keep your claim number and any letters at hand.
Other ways to get help
Unemployment offices in Honolulu, Hilo, Kona (Kealakekua), Maui (Wailuku) and Kauai (Lihue) take visits Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM HST except holidays. Bring a photo ID. Appointments: labor.hawaii.gov/ui/appointments.
Questions
What is the phone number for Hawaii unemployment?
808-762-5752 or 833-901-2272.
What are the hours of the Hawaii unemployment line?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM HST.
Can I file for unemployment by phone in Hawaii?
The sources we checked do not confirm phone filing; the website is the main way to file in Hawaii.
What should I have ready before I call?
Your Social Security number, ID and the details of your recent employers. Hawaii's full checklist is on the state unemployment page.
Sources
Claims phone: labor.hawaii.gov, checked October 30, 2026.
Claim website: dol.gov, checked October 30, 2026.
Documents: labor.hawaii.gov, checked October 30, 2026.
More: weekly claims, appeals, benefits by state.