YouTube timestamp link generator links that start at the right second
Create shareable YouTube links that jump to an exact second, minute, or hour, plus responsive iframe embed codes.
YouTube timestamp link generator
Accepts standard YouTube links, Shorts, and youtu.be short links.
Format: mm:ss, hh:mm:ss, or total seconds.
Direct timestamp link
Your share link appears here
It opens the video at the exact second.
Embed snippet with start time
Your iframe snippet appears here
The start parameter is set in seconds.
How it works every step runs in this tab
Enter YouTube URL
Paste a link to any YouTube watch URL, Shorts video, or youtu.be short address.
Specify exact timestamp
Input your target position as minutes and seconds (02:45), hours, minutes, and seconds (01:15:30), or total seconds.
Copy direct link or embed code
Get a clean share link with the ?t= parameter or an HTML iframe snippet with start= configured.
Frequently asked
Short answers about formats, limits and privacy.
Does this support YouTube Shorts and mobile links?
Yes. The URL parser handles youtube.com/watch, youtube.com/shorts, youtu.be, and mobile m.youtube.com addresses.
What timestamp formats are accepted?
You can type timestamps in mm:ss format, hh:mm:ss format, or raw seconds. Examples include 01:45, 1:12:30, or 105.
Does the embed code start playback automatically at that timestamp?
Yes. The embed code includes the start query parameter in seconds, ensuring the embedded video loads at the designated frame.
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