The Colorado unemployment phone number is 1-303-318-9000 for Denver metro callers and 1-800-388-5515 for callers outside Denver. Both lines connect to Colorado CDLE unemployment support for claimant services, payment issues, and claim questions.
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Main Colorado Unemployment Numbers
Colorado CDLE Unemployment Insurance
1-303-318-9000- Denver metro: 1-303-318-9000
- Outside Denver: 1-800-388-5515
- Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM MT
- Use for: Claim questions, payment issues, holds, claimant services, appeal routing
Other CDLE Numbers
| Issue | Phone Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Main Denver line | 1-303-318-9000 | Primary metro support line |
| Outside Denver | 1-800-388-5515 | Statewide alternative |
| Employer services | 1-303-318-5947 | Employer-specific issues |
How to Reach a Live Person
Fastest live-agent path:
Call 1-303-318-9000 or 1-800-388-5515 → press 1 for English → press 2 for unemployment claimant services → press 0 or wait for the representative option
Call 1-303-318-9000 or 1-800-388-5515 → press 1 for English → press 2 for unemployment claimant services → press 0 or wait for the representative option
For a deeper guide, see How to Reach Colorado Unemployment (CDLE) by Phone in 2026.
Best Time to Call
- Best morning window: 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM MT
- Best days: Wednesday and Thursday
- Good late window: 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM MT
- Worst time: Monday morning and weeks following Front Range tech layoffs
What to Have Ready
- Your Social Security number
- Your MyUI+ or claimant details
- Employer separation information and dates
- Banking information if the issue is payment-related
- Any CDLE claim correspondence or determination number
Fastest Option if You Cannot Stay on Hold
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