South Dakota Unemployment Phone Number and Hours

Numbers and hours

Claims call center 605-626-3179

Initial claims: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–4:20 PM Central; questions: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Central. Closed state holidays.

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

SSN; driver's license or other state ID number
Employers in the last 18 months: name, address, phone, months/years worked, pay and reason for separation
Union name and local number if it applies; immigration record if not a citizen
SF-8 and SF-50 if federal; DD-214 if military

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

What is the phone number for South Dakota unemployment?

Claims call center 605-626-3179; customer service 605-626-2452.

What are the hours of the South Dakota unemployment line?

Initial claims: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–4:20 PM Central; questions: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Central. Closed state holidays.

Can I file for unemployment by phone in South Dakota?

Yes. South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation 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. South Dakota's full checklist is on the state unemployment page.

Claims phone: dlr.sd.gov, checked October 30, 2026.

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

Documents: dlr.sd.gov, checked October 30, 2026.