YouTube Timestamp Link Generator

Create YouTube links that start playing at a specific timestamp. Perfect for sharing key moments in videos with your audience.

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Generate Timestamp Link

Hours

Minutes

Seconds

When to Use Timestamp Links

Content Creation

  • Reference Specific Moments

    Link to exact points when discussing or reviewing content

  • Tutorial Navigation

    Guide viewers to specific steps in tutorial videos

  • Highlight Key Moments

    Share your favorite parts of long videos

Practical Uses

  • Educational Content

    Jump to relevant parts of lectures or educational videos

  • Social Media Sharing

    Direct followers to specific timestamps in shared content

  • Citation and Reference

    Link to exact quotes or information in research videos

Timestamp Link Format

Standard Format

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID&t=XhYmZs

Where X is hours, Y is minutes, and Z is seconds.

Seconds Format

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID&t=123s

Where 123 is the total number of seconds from the start of the video.

Mobile Compatibility

Timestamp links work on all devices, including mobile phones and tablets. The YouTube app will open and start at the specified time.

FAQ

Does this work with all YouTube videos?

Yes, timestamp links work with any public or unlisted YouTube video. They will not work with private videos unless the viewer has access to them.

Can I use timestamps on YouTube Shorts?

Timestamps are generally less useful for YouTube Shorts due to their short duration, but the tool can still generate them for Shorts URLs.

What's the maximum timestamp I can set?

You can set a timestamp for any point within the video's duration. There is no upper limit other than the length of the video itself.

Do timestamp links work in embedded videos?

Yes, if you embed a timestamped YouTube video on a website, it will start playing at the specified time.

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