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YouTube Timestamp Link Generator

Create a YouTube link that opens the video at the exact time you choose.

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How to use YouTube Timestamp Link Generator

  1. 1Paste a YouTube watch, Shorts, live, embed or youtu.be link, or paste the 11-character video ID.
  2. 2Enter the hours, minutes and seconds where the link should start. Minutes and seconds must each be between 0 and 59.
  3. 3Generate the timestamp link, then copy, share or open it to verify the starting point.

Useful tips

  • •If the pasted YouTube URL already contains a t or start parameter, use the detected timestamp button to copy that time into the fields.
  • •A timestamp link points to the same public video; it does not create, edit or upload a new copy of the video.
  • •Open the generated link once before sharing when the exact starting moment matters, especially around adverts, premieres or live recordings.

Frequently asked questions

How does a YouTube timestamp link work?

The generated youtu.be link includes a t parameter containing the starting time in whole seconds. For example, 1 minute 30 seconds becomes t=90.

Can I use a timestamp already present in a YouTube URL?

Yes. The tool can read common numeric or h/m/s time values from t or start parameters and place that time into the hour, minute and second fields.

Does the tool store my YouTube links?

No. The URL parsing and timestamp calculation happen in your browser. Wid9et does not need to upload the video or store the link to generate the timestamp URL.

Is Wid9et affiliated with YouTube?

No. YouTube is a trademark of Google LLC. Wid9et is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by YouTube or Google.