YouTube Timestamp Link Generator
Nobody scrubs through a 20-minute video to find the part you meant. A timestamp link (?t=90s) opens the video at exactly 1:30. Paste any YouTube URL — watch, youtu.be or Shorts — set hours, minutes and seconds, and copy a link that lands viewers on the right moment.
🔒 100% Private — runs in your browser, nothing is uploadedHow to Use This YouTube Timestamp Link Generator (Step-by-Step)
- Paste the YouTube URL — Any format works — share links, Shorts, embeds.
- Set the moment — Hours, minutes and seconds of the clip you want.
- Copy the timestamped link — Share it — the video opens right at that second.
How YouTube Deep-Links Time — Under the Hood
YouTube reads t (or the legacy time_continue) as either raw seconds or an h m s shorthand like 1h2m30s appended after the video ID. The player seeks before the first frame paints, so viewers never see the skipped intro — the same mechanism powers the "copy link at current time" button in the native player.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does t= work on Shorts?
Yes — shorts links accept the same t parameter.
Why did my old link not jump?
A conflicting t parameter was already present; this tool removes it first.
Do timestamps help watch time?
Deep links that start at the interesting moment measurably improve retention on shared clips.