Numbers and hours
Claims agents: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM. The source does not state the time zone; most of Maryland uses Eastern Time.
Before you call
- Name, date of birth, SSN, home and mailing address, phone and email
- Dependents under 16: name, date of birth and SSN (up to five; one parent per benefit year)
- Immigration record if not a citizen or national
- Employers in the last 18 months: name, payroll address, phone, dates, reason for separation and return date if any
Full list and steps: Maryland unemployment documents. If you filed already, keep your claim number and any letters at hand.
Other ways to get help
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Maryland lists in-person unemployment help at its American Job Centers.
Job centers that help with unemployment
Questions
What is the phone number for Maryland unemployment?
667-207-6520.
What are the hours of the Maryland unemployment line?
Claims agents: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM.
Can I file for unemployment by phone in Maryland?
The sources we checked do not confirm phone filing; the website is the main way to file in Maryland.
What should I have ready before I call?
Your Social Security number, ID and the details of your recent employers. Maryland's full checklist is on the state unemployment page.
Sources
Claims phone: labor.maryland.gov, checked October 30, 2026.
Claim website: dol.gov, checked October 30, 2026.
Documents: labor.maryland.gov, checked October 30, 2026.
More: weekly claims, appeals, benefits by state.