YouTube Timestamp Link Generator
Make a YouTube link that starts the video at a chosen time.
Runs in your browser. Your files never leave your device. See how to check
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How to do it
- 1Fill in the boxes
Type your numbers or pick the options you need.
- 2See the result
The answer updates right away as you change a value.
- 3Use it
Copy the result or note it down. Nothing is sent anywhere.
About this tool
Paste a YouTube link and enter the time as seconds, minutes and seconds, or hours, minutes and seconds. The tool returns a short youtu.be link that starts the video at that point, ready to share.
Why timestamps help
A link that starts at the right moment saves viewers from skipping. It is useful for tutorials, lectures, interviews and reaction videos.
Formats
Type 90, 1:30 or 0:01:30; all mean the same. The result uses the short youtu.be format with a t parameter in seconds.
In descriptions
YouTube turns times such as 2:15 in descriptions and comments into clickable chapter links on its own.
Tips for best results
Check every box before you rely on a result, because one wrong digit changes the whole answer. Use the exact figures from your payslip, bill, certificate or contract, and keep a note of the date you calculated. Rates, thresholds and rules change from time to time, so for tax, fees and legal matters treat the output as an estimate and confirm with the official source named on this page. You can run as many scenarios as you like; nothing is saved or sent, and refreshing the page clears the boxes.
Quick facts
- Category: Everyday Tools
- Works in your browser, no sign-up, no upload.
- Your input stays on your device.
- Available in English.
- Content last reviewed:
Frequently asked questions
Which links are accepted?
youtube.com/watch, youtu.be, shorts and embed links.
Can I use hours?
Yes. Write 1:05:30.
Does it work with playlists?
The link opens a single video at that time.
Is my link stored?
No. It is processed in your browser.