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YouTube Timestamp Link Generator

Create a YouTube link that starts at an exact moment. Set a start time, optionally an end time, and copy the link or the embed code.

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How it works

  1. 01

    Paste the video link

    Any YouTube URL works. If the link already contains a timestamp, it is picked up as the starting point.

  2. 02

    Set the moment

    Enter hours, minutes and seconds. You can also set an end time — note that YouTube only honours end times on embeds, not on normal links.

  3. 03

    Copy what you need

    You get a short youtu.be link, the full URL and a ready-to-paste embed code.

What people use it for

Point someone to the right moment

Share the exact second where the answer is, instead of asking people to scrub through a 40-minute video.

Cite a source precisely

In an article or a document, link to the passage you are quoting rather than the whole video.

Embed a single passage

Use the embed code with a start and end time to show only the relevant clip on your own page.

Frequently asked questions

How do I make a YouTube link start at a specific time?+

Add ?t= followed by the number of seconds. This tool does it for you and also gives you the short link and the embed code.

Can I make a YouTube link stop at a certain time?+

Only in an embed. A normal youtube.com or youtu.be link ignores an end parameter — YouTube simply plays to the end. Use the embed code if you need the video to stop.

Do timestamps work on Shorts?+

No. The Shorts URL format does not support start times. Convert the link to the standard watch format first — this tool does it automatically when you paste a Shorts link.

Does the timestamp work on mobile?+

Yes. Both youtu.be and youtube.com links with ?t= open at the right moment in the mobile app and in mobile browsers.

Is anything sent to your servers?+

No. The link is built in your browser from the values you enter. Nothing is uploaded or stored.

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