New Hampshire Unemployment Phone Number and Hours

Numbers and hours

Hours not published in the sources we checked.

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

Before you call

SSN, home and mailing address, phone, email; immigration record if not a citizen
18-month work history: company and work location, phone, start date and last day, reason for separation, pay and any separation pay expected
DD-214 Member 4 if military and SF-8 if federal in the last 18 months

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

Other ways to get help

File or manage onlinenhuis.nh.gov How to file in New HampshireSteps, documents, benefits Job centers in New Hampshire1 offices All state numbers50 states and DC

An NHES employer handbook says claims can be filed in person at local offices, Monday to Friday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. It is an older document, so confirm first.

Questions

What is the phone number for New Hampshire unemployment?

1-800-852-3400.

What are the hours of the New Hampshire unemployment line?

The hours are not published in the sources we checked. Call during business hours.

Can I file for unemployment by phone in New Hampshire?

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

What should I have ready before I call?

Your Social Security number, ID and the details of your recent employers. New Hampshire'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: nhes.nh.gov, checked October 30, 2026.

More: weekly claims, appeals, benefits by state.