ssa phone number

The main Social Security Administration (SSA) phone number is 1-800-772-1213 for most general questions about benefits, applications, and account issues.

Main SSA Phone Numbers

• National SSA phone number (voice): 1-800-772-1213 , available Monday–Friday, generally 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time.

• TTY number for people who are deaf or hard of hearing: 1-800-325-0778.

Best times and tips to call

• Wait times are usually shorter in the morning , later in the week, and later in the month, so calling then can help you reach someone faster.

• Automated phone services are available 24/7 , so you can use those outside business hours for many basic tasks (like checking payment dates or general info).

Other ways to contact SSA

• You can use the Office Locator on SSA’s website (ssa.gov) to find your local office’s contact details and location if you need in‑person help, usually by appointment.

• Many common actions—like viewing benefits, checking application status, or requesting some documents—can be done online through a my Social Security account, which may save time compared with calling.

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