YouTube Timestamp Link Generator
Link straight to the moment that matters. Paste a YouTube video and a time like 4:22 to get a share link, a long-form watch URL and an embed link that all start at 262 seconds.
Also accepts youtu.be, /shorts/, /live/ links and a bare 11-character video ID.
Use mm:ss, h:mm:ss, a number of seconds or 1h2m3s.
Paste the YouTube video URL.
How to link to a time in a YouTube video
No need to scrub the video and hit 'Copy URL at current time'.
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Paste the video link
Any YouTube URL format works — watch, youtu.be, Shorts or live. We find the video ID for you.
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Type the time
Enter a clock time like 4:22 or 1:02:03, or seconds. We convert it to the exact t= value YouTube expects.
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Share or embed
Copy the short link for messages and bios, or use the embed URL to start an iframe at that point on your website.
Perfect for show notes, tutorials, course material and highlights threads.
Private by design
Everything runs in your browser. What you type is never uploaded or stored.
Instant & free
No signup, no watermark and no expiring links — the QR encodes your link directly.
Print-ready
Download the QR as PNG/SVG or print a styled card for tables, stickers and packaging.
YouTube timestamp link FAQ
How does a YouTube timestamp link work?
YouTube reads the t parameter as the start offset in seconds. 4:22 is 4 × 60 + 22 = 262, so the link ends in ?t=262 (or &t=262s on the full watch URL).
What's the difference between t= and start=?
t= is for normal watch and share links. start= is the equivalent for embedded players (youtube.com/embed/ID?start=262).
Can I write the time as 1h2m3s?
Yes. This tool accepts 1:02:03, 3723 and 1h2m3s and outputs the same result.
Will the timestamp survive a share from the mobile app?
Links opened from the YouTube app, Chrome and Safari all respect the start time. Some third-party apps strip query parameters when they re-share a link.