YouTube Timestamp Link Generator
Turn any YouTube URL into a shareable link that starts at a specific time. Supports standard youtube.com URLs, short youtu.be URLs, embed URLs, and full iframe embed code. Auto-extracts the video ID from any format.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ&t=90
About YouTube Timestamp Link Generator
Sharing a specific moment in a YouTube video is one of the most common video-sharing use cases — 'watch from 2:34' turns a long link into a targeted reference. But manually crafting the URL with the right &t=SECONDS parameter is finicky, and different YouTube URL formats (youtube.com/watch, youtu.be short, embed URLs) handle the parameter differently.
This generator handles all formats: paste any YouTube URL (or just the video ID), set the timestamp with hours/minutes/seconds fields, and get four output variants — full youtube.com URL, short youtu.be link, embed URL, or complete iframe HTML with the start-time parameter. The live preview shows the video at that exact timestamp so you can verify before sharing. Useful for content creators referencing their own past videos, educators pointing students to specific moments, and anyone sharing quotable sections of long videos.
How to Use
Paste a YouTube URL (any format — watch, shorts, embed, or just the video ID).
Set the timestamp in hours, minutes, and seconds. 00:00 for the video start.
Pick your output format: standard, short (youtu.be), embed URL, or full iframe HTML.
Copy the generated link and share it — recipients open the video at that exact moment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which URL format should I use for sharing?
For messaging apps (Slack, WhatsApp, email): use the short youtu.be format — cleaner-looking and generates a nicer preview. For embed inside a website: use the embed iframe code. For linking in a blog post: the standard youtube.com URL is fine.
Does the timestamp work on mobile?
Yes — the YouTube app on both iOS and Android honors the t= or ?start= parameter and opens the video at the specified time. Works identically whether the recipient uses the app or the mobile web player.
Can I set an end time as well as a start?
The embed format supports it: add &end=SECONDS to the embed URL to stop playback at a specific point. This tool generates start-time links; edit the output to add an end parameter for embed use.
Why do some YouTube URLs not work?
The tool needs to extract the 11-character video ID. Very short URLs (yt.be for example), URLs with additional list parameters, and geo-blocked videos may not parse correctly. If a URL fails, look for the 11-character alphanumeric ID and paste that directly.
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