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Create a YouTube link at any timestamp

Add an exact start time to a YouTube video, Short or share link.

Use this tool
YouTube Timestamp Link GeneratorLocal session

Build a timestamp link

Standard videos, Shorts, embeds and youtu.be links are supported.

Start time

The result uses YouTube's compact seconds format.

One task, handled in your browser.

YouTube Timestamp Link Generator keeps the work in this page, so you can check or create what you need without an account.

input
A URL
processing
In your browser
price
Free

How it works

  1. 1

    Paste a YouTube video, Short or share URL.

  2. 2

    Enter the hour, minute and second where playback should start.

  3. 3

    Generate and copy a compact timestamp link.

Your input stays in this tab.

Rascal does not receive your files, URLs or text. Closing or refreshing the page clears the local session.

  • No signup
  • No server upload
  • No file storage

Good to know

Does this work with YouTube Shorts?

Yes. Shorts, standard watch pages, embeds and youtu.be share links are supported.

Does the timestamp change the original video?

No. It only creates a new share URL that asks YouTube to begin playback at that time.