Numbers and hours
Agents: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM; Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 AM–12:00 PM. The source does not state the time zone; most of Washington uses Pacific Time.
Before you call
- Name as on your ID, date of birth, SSN, citizenship or work authorization, Washington license/ID if you have one, address, phone and email
- Account and routing number for deposit; employers in the last 18 months, including temp and part-time: names, mailing addresses and dates
- DD-214 copies 2 to 8 (not copy 1) if military; SF-8 if federal (SF-50 optional, to speed things up)
- Union name and local phone if you get work through a union
Full list and steps: Washington unemployment documents. If you filed already, keep your claim number and any letters at hand.
Other ways to get help
Questions
What is the phone number for Washington unemployment?
1-800-318-6022.
What are the hours of the Washington unemployment line?
Agents: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM; Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 AM–12:00 PM.
Can I file for unemployment by phone in Washington?
The sources we checked do not confirm phone filing; the website is the main way to file in Washington.
What should I have ready before I call?
Your Social Security number, ID and the details of your recent employers. Washington'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: esd.wa.gov, checked October 30, 2026.
More: weekly claims, appeals, benefits by state.