Mississippi Unemployment Phone Number and Hours

Numbers and hours

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. The source does not state the time zone; most of Mississippi uses Central Time.

These are the state agency's published numbers for unemployment claims and questions. Local job centers have their own phones (below).

Driver's license or state ID, SSN
Each employer in the last 18 months: name, address, dates, reason for separation, and pay stubs with year-to-date earnings
DD-214 Member 4 if military in the last 18 months; SF-50 or SF-8 if federal
Immigration record or visa if not a citizen

Full list and steps: Mississippi unemployment documents. If you filed already, keep your claim number and any letters at hand.

What is the phone number for Mississippi unemployment?

601-493-9427.

What are the hours of the Mississippi unemployment line?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Can I file for unemployment by phone in Mississippi?

The sources we checked do not confirm phone filing; the website is the main way to file in Mississippi.

What should I have ready before I call?

Your Social Security number, ID and the details of your recent employers. Mississippi's full checklist is on the state unemployment page.

Claims phone: mdes.ms.gov, checked October 30, 2026.

Claim website: dol.gov, checked October 30, 2026.

Documents: mdes.ms.gov, checked October 30, 2026.