YouTube Timestamp Link Generator: Share Specific Video Moments [2025]
Create YouTube links that start playing at a specific timestamp. Perfect for sharing key moments in videos with your audience.
How to Use the Timestamp Generator
- Paste a YouTube video URL: Add any valid YouTube video link in the URL field.
- Enter the timestamp details: Specify the hours, minutes, and seconds where you want the video to start.
- Generate the link: Click the "Generate Timestamp Link" button to create your custom timestamp URL.
- Share or use the link: Copy the timestamp link or click "Watch at Timestamp" to test it directly.
When To Use YouTube Timestamps
Content Creation
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Reference Specific Moments
Link to exact points in videos when discussing or reviewing content
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Tutorial Navigation
Guide viewers to specific steps in tutorial videos
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Highlight Key Moments
Share your favorite parts of long videos
Practical Uses
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Educational Content
Jump to relevant parts of lectures or educational videos
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Social Media Sharing
Direct followers to specific timestamps in shared content
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Citation and Reference
Link to exact quotes or information in research videos
Timestamp Link Format
Standard Format
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID&t=XhYmZs
Where X is hours, Y is minutes, and Z is seconds.
Alternative Format (Total Seconds)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID&t=123s
Where 123 is the total number of seconds from the start of the video.
Mobile Compatibility
Timestamp links work on all devices, including mobile phones and tablets. The YouTube app will open and start at the specified time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this work with all YouTube videos?
Yes, timestamp links work with any public or unlisted YouTube video. They will not work with private videos unless the viewer has access to them.
Can I use timestamps on YouTube Shorts?
Timestamps are generally less useful for YouTube Shorts due to their short duration, but our tool can still generate them for Shorts URLs.
What's the maximum timestamp I can set?
You can set a timestamp for any point within the video's duration. There is no upper limit other than the length of the video itself.
Do timestamp links work in embedded videos?
Yes, if you embed a timestamped YouTube video on a website, it will start playing at the specified time.
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