Numbers and hours
Before you call
- Social Security number and driver's license
- If not a citizen: immigration registration number and card
Full list and steps: Idaho unemployment documents. If you filed already, keep your claim number and any letters at hand.
Other ways to get help
Idaho lists in-person unemployment help at its local offices.
Job centers that help with unemployment
Idaho Department of Labor - Boise
Boise · 208-332-3575
Idaho Department of Labor - Caldwell
Caldwell · 208-364-7781
Idaho Department of Labor - Idaho Falls
Idaho Falls · 208-557-2500
Idaho Department of Labor - Lewiston
Lewiston · 208-799-5000
Idaho Department of Labor - Pocatello
Pocatello · 208-236-6710
Idaho Department of Labor - Post Falls
Post Falls · 208-457-8789
Idaho Department of Labor - Twin Falls
Twin Falls · 208-735-2500
Questions
What is the phone number for Idaho unemployment?
208-332-8942.
What are the hours of the Idaho unemployment line?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Mountain, except holidays. Chat 8:00 AM–4:45 PM.
Can I file for unemployment by phone in Idaho?
The sources we checked do not confirm phone filing; the website is the main way to file in Idaho.
What should I have ready before I call?
Your Social Security number, ID and the details of your recent employers. Idaho'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: labor.idaho.gov, checked October 30, 2026.
More: weekly claims, appeals, benefits by state.