YouTube Timestamp Link Generator
Create YouTube links that start at any timestamp. Paste a video URL and a start time to get a short share link, full link, embed URL, and a live preview.
Type 1:30, 90, 1m30s, or 1h2m30s. Paste a link that already contains a timestamp and we'll read it automatically.
Paste a YouTube URL and enter a start time
Your share links, embed URL, timestamp details, and preview will appear here.
How it works
Paste a YouTube URL
Enter any YouTube video link — watch, Shorts, live, embed, youtu.be, mobile, or a raw 11-character video ID. URLs that already contain a timestamp are read automatically.
Enter a start time
Type a time like 1:30, 90, 1m30s, or 1h2m30s. The tool converts it to seconds instantly and shows the breakdown.
Copy your links
Get a short share link, full YouTube link, and embed URL — all with the timestamp built in. Click Preview to watch the video start at your chosen time.
What Is a YouTube Timestamp Link?
A YouTube timestamp link is a video URL that opens the video at a specific moment instead of starting from the beginning. For example, a timestamp link set to 1:30 starts playback at 1 minute and 30 seconds. This tool can generate different formats depending on how you want to use the link:
Short Link
Best for sharing in messages, texts, and social media posts.
Full YouTube Link
Useful for websites, articles, and documents where a standard YouTube URL is expected.
Embed URL
Starts an embedded player at a selected time — drop it straight into an iframe.
// Normal YouTube link: youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID // YouTube timestamp link starting at 1:30: youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID&t=90s
Supported YouTube Video URLs
Paste a link in any of these formats and the tool will detect the video ID automatically — including URLs that already contain a timestamp:
Standard watch URL
youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
Short link
youtu.be/dQw4w9WgXcQ
YouTube Shorts
youtube.com/shorts/dQw4w9WgXcQ
Embed URL
youtube.com/embed/dQw4w9WgXcQ
Live URL
youtube.com/live/dQw4w9WgXcQ
Mobile URL
m.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
Raw video ID
dQw4w9WgXcQ
URL with timestamp
youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ&t=90s
Supported Time Formats
The tool accepts several time formats and converts them all to seconds for your links. Here are some examples:
| Input | Seconds | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1:30 | 90 seconds | Colon notation (minutes:seconds) |
| 1:01:35 | 3695 seconds | Colon notation (hours:minutes:seconds) |
| 90 | 90 seconds | Plain seconds |
| 1m30s | 90 seconds | Shorthand (1 minute 30 seconds) |
| 1h2m30s | 3750 seconds | Shorthand (1 hour 2 minutes 30 seconds) |
Why Create a YouTube Link at a Specific Time?
Jumping straight to the right moment saves your audience time and makes what you're sharing easier to follow. Here's when a timestamp link is worth creating.
Share Important Moments
Send someone directly to the exact part of a video you want them to watch.
Reference Video Sources
Link to the precise statement, tutorial step, interview answer, or demonstration you are referencing.
Teach and Learn
Share lectures, tutorials, and educational videos starting at the relevant section.
Embed Specific Sections
Start an embedded YouTube video at the point most relevant to visitors on your website.
Frequently asked questions
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Generate your timestamp link now
Paste a YouTube URL and enter a start time to get your share links, embed URL, and a live preview — free, no account needed.