Numbers and hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. The source does not state the time zone; most of Virginia uses Eastern Time.
Before you call
- SSN; employers in the last 18 months with names, addresses, phones and dates; W-2s or pay stubs recommended
- Out-of-state employers: mailing address, phone and dates; union name and number if it applies
- Immigration record if not a citizen; official ID for ID.me
- Account and routing number for direct deposit (otherwise a Virginia debit card)
Full list and steps: Virginia unemployment documents. If you filed already, keep your claim number and any letters at hand.
Other ways to get help
File or manage onlinevec.virginia.gov How to file in VirginiaSteps, documents, benefits Job centers in Virginia33 offices All state numbers50 states and DC
Virginia lists in-person unemployment help at some workforce centers.
Questions
What is the phone number for Virginia unemployment?
1-866-832-2363.
What are the hours of the Virginia unemployment line?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.
Can I file for unemployment by phone in Virginia?
Yes. Virginia Employment Commission 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. Virginia'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: vec.virginia.gov, checked October 30, 2026.
More: weekly claims, appeals, benefits by state.