YouTube Timestamp Link Generator

How to share a YouTube video at a specific time

Sometimes you only want to point someone at one moment of a video, not the whole thing. YouTube has built-in support for this — every video URL accepts a t= query parameter that fast-forwards the player to a given second. The tool above writes that link for you and lets you copy it in three flavors: a short share link, the full long URL, and an embed URL for iframes.

Three ways to write a YouTube timestamp link

• Short share link: https://youtu.be/VIDEO_ID?t=43 — best for messaging apps, Twitter, Slack.
• Long link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID&t=43s — identical behavior, more visible URL.
• Embed: https://www.youtube.com/embed/VIDEO_ID?start=43 — drop into an <iframe> on your own site.

Mobile vs desktop

All three formats work on iOS and Android. When a user taps a timestamped link on mobile, the YouTube app intercepts and opens directly to the right second. If the app isn't installed, the mobile browser does the same thing.

Adding timestamps in YouTube comments

You don't need this generator for comments under the video itself — YouTube auto-detects any m:ss or h:mm:ss pattern in a comment and turns it into a clickable timestamp. Use this generator when you want to share the link off-platform, like in a tweet or a Slack message.

Frequently asked questions

How do I share a YouTube video at a specific time?

Paste the URL into the field above, set hours, minutes and seconds, then copy the generated short link. Anyone who clicks it will land on the video at that exact moment.

Does YouTube timestamp link work on mobile?

Yes. Both the youtu.be short URL with a ?t= parameter and the youtube.com URL with &t= parameter open the YouTube app or browser at the right second on iOS and Android.

What is the format of a YouTube timestamp link?

The simplest form is https://youtu.be/VIDEO_ID?t=SECONDS — for example https://youtu.be/dQw4w9WgXcQ?t=43 starts at 43 seconds. The long form https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID&t=SECONDS works identically.

Can I use a timestamp link in a YouTube comment?

You don't even need a full URL. In a YouTube comment, type the time itself — like 1:23 — and YouTube auto-converts it to a clickable timestamp pointing at that moment of the same video.

Is this YouTube timestamp generator free?

Yes. It runs entirely in your browser, no signup, no limits.