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YouTube Timestamp Link

Generate YouTube links that start at a specific timestamp. Enter hours, minutes, seconds or a timestamp like 1:23:45.

Hours
Minutes
Seconds
Format: H:MM:SS or M:SS or SS
1:30 (90s)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ&t=90
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What is YouTube Timestamp Link Generator?

YouTube Timestamp Link Generator creates shareable YouTube URLs that start playing at a specific moment in the video. Instead of telling someone to skip to 1:23, you give them a link that jumps there automatically. It works with both youtube.com/watch and youtu.be short URLs, and lets you enter the time as individual hours/minutes/seconds fields or as a timestamp string like 1:23:45.

How to Use YouTube Timestamp Link Generator

  1. 1

    Paste the YouTube URL

    Enter the YouTube video URL. Both full youtube.com/watch and short youtu.be links work.

  2. 2

    Set the timestamp

    Enter hours, minutes, and seconds in the number fields, or paste a timestamp like 1:23:45 or 5:30.

  3. 3

    Copy the link

    The timestamped URL is generated instantly. Click Copy Link to copy it to your clipboard.

  4. 4

    Share or open

    Share the link anywhere. Click Open to test it in a new tab.

Features

  • Generate timestamp links for any YouTube video
  • Enter time as separate H/M/S fields or a timestamp string
  • Supports youtube.com/watch, youtu.be, and /shorts/ URLs
  • Real-time URL preview as you adjust the time
  • Shows total seconds and formatted timestamp
  • One-click copy to clipboard
  • Open link in new tab to verify
  • URL validation with error feedback

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the YouTube timestamp URL format?+
YouTube uses the ?t= or &t= parameter with the number of seconds. For example, ?t=90 starts the video at 1 minute 30 seconds.
Does it work with YouTube Shorts?+
The tool generates a standard watch URL with a timestamp parameter from Shorts links. YouTube Shorts themselves do not support timestamps, but the converted watch link will.
Can I use hours, minutes, AND seconds?+
Yes. Enter values in all three fields, or use a timestamp string like 1:23:45 for 1 hour, 23 minutes, and 45 seconds.
Does it work with youtu.be links?+
Yes. Short youtu.be links are automatically converted to full youtube.com/watch URLs with the timestamp parameter appended.
What if I enter a timestamp beyond the video length?+
YouTube will simply start the video at the end. There is no validation against the actual video duration since we do not fetch video metadata.
Can I generate links for private or unlisted videos?+
Yes, the tool only generates the URL. It does not verify whether the video exists, is public, or is accessible. The link will work for anyone who has access to the video.
Does the generated link work in all browsers?+
Yes. The ?t= parameter is part of the standard YouTube URL format and works in all browsers, mobile apps, and embedded players.
Can I use this for YouTube playlists?+
The tool strips playlist parameters and generates a clean video URL with timestamp. If you need to link to a specific video in a playlist at a timestamp, add the playlist parameter manually.