Numbers and hours
Before you call
- Social Security number or immigration record; date of birth, mailing address, phone, email
- Employers and temp agencies in the last 18 months: names, addresses, phones, dates and reason for separation
- If it applies: pension, states you worked in, federal agency and SF-8/SF-50, DD-214 Member 4, contractor and union details
Full list and steps: Kentucky unemployment documents. If you filed already, keep your claim number and any letters at hand.
Other ways to get help
Job centers that help with unemployment
Kentucky Career Center, Ashland
Ashland · 606-920-2026
Kentucky Career Center, Bowling Green
Bowling Green · 270-746-7425
Kentucky Career Center, Covington
Covington · 859-292-6666
Kentucky Career Center, Hopkinsville
Hopkinsville · 270-889-6509
Kentucky Career Center, Lexington
Lexington · 859-267-2223
Kentucky Career Center, Owensboro
Owensboro · 270-687-7297
Kentucky Career Center, Paducah
Paducah · 270-575-7000
Kentucky Career Center, Prestonsburg
Prestonsburg · 606-889-1772
Kentucky Career Center, Somerset
Somerset · 502-794-1940
Questions
What is the phone number for Kentucky unemployment?
502-564-2900.
What are the hours of the Kentucky unemployment line?
Since October 1, 2026: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM Eastern.
Can I file for unemployment by phone in Kentucky?
Yes. Kentucky Career Center Office of Unemployment Insurance lists phone filing as an option, besides the website.
What should I have ready before I call?
Your Social Security number, ID and the details of your recent employers. Kentucky'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: kcc.ky.gov, checked October 30, 2026.
More: weekly claims, appeals, benefits by state.